Raccoons
The late night ruckus coming from the back porch may not be a robber or even the friendly neighborhood cat. Raccoons love to filter through the trash and can frequently be seen doing so during the late hours of the night. However fascinating this may be, experts advise people to stay away from cute little Rocky […]
Sun Exposure and Skin
Summer time generally means vacations, water, and a lot of fun in the sun. However, the same concerns that affect people, including sunburn, can also cause problems for pets. As the weather warms up, many people take to bathing their pets outside. It seems like a good idea, as pets may dry faster and cause […]
Precautionary Travel Tips
Most summer days are filled with outdoor activities and times spent on vacation. As the summer months starts to approach, it is necessary to understand the types of diseases that may affect your pets when they travel. So, if you’re the outdoor type and you like to take your pet with you, your pet may […]
Horse Summer Dermatitis
“Sweet…”, as a modern term, denotes pleasure and enjoyment. However, for a horse, sweet itch can be anything but “sweet…”. “Sweet Itch, also known as summer eczema or equine dermatitis, is one of several seasonal allergies that your horse may encounter,” notes Dr. Glennon Mays, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary […]
Boarding a Pet
Sometimes, you may find yourself in the position of needing to leave your animals for a few days. If you cannot find a sitter to care for your pets in your home, you may want to consider boarding them at a kennel. And since there are more than 9,000 boarding kennels in the United States […]
Here Comes Peter Cottontail
Chicks and bunnies are very cute, especially when associated with Easter baskets and bows. However, their baby-like appearance can sometimes lead to an impulsive decision to bring one home as a pet without considering that they will need to be cared for during their entire lives. “An impulse pet is always a bad purchase,” warns […]
A Look at the Alternative
This year marks the 250th anniversary of veterinary medicine, as the world’s first veterinary school opened in Lyon, France in 1764. However, veterinary medicine has been around since people and animals have coexisted, and there are many ancient techniques in veterinary medicine that have been used for thousands of years. Those ancient techniques are reaching the […]
Texas Box Turtle….A Good Pet for You?
In our hurried world, we can be intrigued or frustrated by the pace of the Texas box turtle. Most of us have seen this reptile making its way across a country road or paved highway. You can stop and help the box turtle cross the road or, take it home for a pet. Question is, […]
Low Carb for Cats
According to Dr. Debra L. Zoran, a clinical assistant professor of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, cats are metabolically adapted for higher protein, low-carbohydrate diets. “More than 35 percent of cats in the United States are overweight or obese,” said Zoran. Age, sex, and […]
Living with Lizards
You love pets. You may have grown up around dogs and cats, or even horses. You are ready for the responsibility that owning an animal entails. However, you want something a bit more unusual than the normal pets of choice. Why not try a pet lizard? According to Teresa Shisk-Saling, registered veterinary technician at the […]
