Having A Paw-some Holiday: Keeping Pets Safe, Happy, and Included
The holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration, but for pet owners, it also comes with unique challenges. Creating a safe, festive environment for pets while involving them in the holiday fun requires a bit of planning and care. Dr. Lori Teller, a clinical professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary […]
The Fright Before Halloween: Pet Preparedness For This Spooky Season
A fall chill has swept in, porches are covered in pumpkins, and an underlying need to rewatch Ghostbusters has emerged. Halloween is a fun celebration for many, but the holiday can become a little too scary for pets if precautions aren’t taken. Dr. Erin Ray, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of […]
Untangling The Web: How To Handle Spider Bites In Pets
While Spider-Man may have developed superhuman abilities from a spider bite, our pets are not likely to start slinging webs or crawling up the walls if bitten by an arachnid. Spiders tend to be active in late summer and early fall, leading to more unwanted encounters for our curious pets. Dr. Lance Wheeler, a clinical […]
July Fourth Pet Safety
The anticipated celebration of America’s Independence Day calls for an annual celebration full of fireworks, grilling, and cheers. Amid the fun-filled chaos, however, sometimes lies the overlooked care of pets that may have a contrasting and much more fear-filled perspective of the Fourth of July. Dr. Christine Rutter, a clinical associate professor of emergency and […]
Snake Alert: What To Do If Your Pet Is Bitten
Spring has sprung, but flowers may not be the only things popping up in your yard; this also is the season when snakes come out of hibernation. There are almost 3,000 different species of snakes in the world, with less than a third considered venomous, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service. However, […]
Animal Behavior During Solar Eclipses: What to Expect
On April 8, 13 states in the U.S. — starting with Texas — will experience brief moments of nighttime darkness mid-day as the moon glides in front of the sun, blocking its rays. A solar eclipse, while fascinating to witness, raises important safety considerations, not just for humans but also for our beloved animals. Dr. […]
Providing Pets With A Stress-Free Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a day to be thankful, indulge in delicious food, and gather with friends and family. But our pets may find the holiday stressful if they suddenly find themselves surrounded by a large group of unfamiliar people. As owners prepare to give thanks, Dr. Lori Teller, a clinical professor at the Texas A&M School […]
Pumpkin Safety For A Pet-Friendly Halloween
As Halloween creeps closer, the time to carve pumpkins with spooky faces grows near, and since pumpkins are safe for both cats and dogs to eat, creating jack-o-lanterns is an activity your furry family members can participate in, with appropriate supervision. Dr. Katie Tolbert, a clinical associate professor in small animal and comparative gastroenterology at […]
How Free-Roaming Cats Impact Wildlife, Disease Transmission
Cats are hunters by nature, which is why it’s not uncommon for an outdoor cat to bring home a “gift,” left on their owner’s doorstep. Yet Molly Guyette, a third-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and veterinary public health & epidemiology master’s student at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), says […]
Preventing Pet Intoxication
Our furry friends have curious natures, and even though we try our best to keep them safe and healthy, they may still get into trouble when they unknowingly eat human medications or other common household items that are toxic to them. Dr. Christine Rutter, a clinical associate professor of emergency medicine at the Texas A&M […]
