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Jun 15
5 min

Snake Bites

Texas is home to all kinds of critters, including poisonous and non-poisonous snakes. While most snakes will only bite when threatened, it i

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Jun 8
7 min

What's That Smell?!?!

Have you noticed that your pet has an unpleasant odor? It can take more than a good scrub in the tub to get rid of pet odors – and it’s not

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Jun 1
14 min

Intestinal Parasites

Why should you check your pet for intestinal parasites? Whether you can see them or not, intestinal parasites are more common than you think

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Apr 27
14 min

COVID-19

COVID-19 has turned life as we know it upside down, and things are changing by the hour. Recently, reports of dogs and cats (even tigers!) c

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Mar 15
5 min

Disaster Preparedness

When disaster strikes unexpectedly, it is important to have a plan. Fires, floods, storms, and disease can come out of nowhere and disrupt e

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Mar 1
5 min

Pets Have Allergies Too!

Dogs and cats, just like humans, can be sensitive to the changing seasons. Our pets can experience the same allergies we do and be sensitive

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Feb 20
7 min

Canine Parvovirus

Most dog owners have probably heard of canine parvovirus before. But what is parvo? Where does it come from and how can you protect your dog

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Feb 5
5 min

Dental Care

A pet’s oral health is more important to their overall health than owners may realize.

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Jan 25
3 min

Urinary Blockage

This blog will cover the different causes of a urinary blockage, signs your cat may be blocked, and how your veterinarian corrects a urinary

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Jan 15
5 min

Weight Loss

Obesity in pets can drastically affect your pet’s quality of life and make them more susceptible to preventable illnesses, so the time to ad

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Dec 30, 2019
4 min

New Puppy/ Kitten

A new pet is a huge responsibility and long-term commitment that many families might not be ready for. Here are some things to consider:

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Dec 15, 2019
4 min

Cold Weather

While Texas might not see much snow or ice, cold weather can still be dangerous for our pets. Here are our tips for keeping your pets warm a

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Dec 3, 2019
4 min

Caring for Senior Pets

As our pets get older, their needs and care requirements begin to change. Here are a few things to consider when caring for a senior pet:

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Nov 20, 2019
3 min

Thanksgiving: Pet Safety Tips

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and be thankful, spend time with loved ones, and enjoy good food! Naturally, we want to include our pets.

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Nov 19, 2019
5 min

Foreign Body

If you’ve ever found a lost sock while scooping the backyard, then this week’s blog is for you.

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Nov 13, 2019
5 min

"How do I know when it is time to say good-bye?"

The hardest part of pet ownership is knowing we are going to outlive our pets.

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Oct 9, 2019
2 min

Halloween: 5 Tips for Pet Safety

Pumpkins and costumes and candy, oh my! While dressing up in costumes and going trick-or-treating is one of the biggest fall highlights, the

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Oct 6, 2019
2 min

Declaw

We all want the best for our cats. However, a lot of us also want the best for our furniture. While declawing your cat may seem like the ...

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Aug 15, 2019
5 min

Getting Cats to the Vet

On average, cats see much less of their veterinarian than their canine counterparts - why is that?

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Jul 21, 2019
3 min

Insect Bites

Insect and spider bites can be very bothersome to pets, and more serious bites can cause severe reactions. While there are a number of diffe

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