Heartworm Awareness Month
April is Heartworm Awareness Month We say it all the time, it ONLY takes ONE bite from a mosquito to infect a pet that it not on prevention
Senior Pet Wellness
Senior Pet Wellness Due to improved veterinary care and dietary habits, pets are living longer now than they ever have before! One consequence of this is that pets,
Winter Holiday Hazards
Be Careful with Seasonal Plants and Decorations Oh, Christmas Tree: Securely anchor your Christmas tree so it doesn't tip and fall, causing possible injury to your pet. This will also
Fireworks Fear in Pets
Becky Lundgren, DVM Summer is full of celebrations involving fireworks. Canada has Canada Day on July 1, the USA has Independence Day on July 4, and France has Bastille
Halloween and Pets
Halloween may be a barrel of laughs for people who love to dress up in costumes and party, but most pets aren't quite as fond of the holiday as
Disaster Preparation for Your Pets
Pet owners want to do what's best for their pets in case of a disaster. For reasons related to health and space, pets are sometimes not allowed in public
Abscesses from Bite Wounds
An abscess forms when an infected bite wound heals over on its surface thus sealing the deeper infection inside. Fever is generated as the infection incubates. Diseased tissue and
Sanitizing and Disinfecting the Environment after Parvovirus in Dogs
Sanitizing and Disinfecting the Environment after Parvovirus in Dogs Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus. Young, old, unvaccinated, or immune-compromised dogs are particularly susceptible. Parvo, as it is
Chagas In Pets
What is Chagas Disease? One of the more serious threats to dogs in Texas is a very little-known disease called Chagas. It is a disease that has been increasingly
National Pet Month
National Pet Month’s Guide To Fit, Healthy and Happy Pets During the pandemic, there has been a lot of focus on keeping in good shape. Being overweight can lead