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Jun 15, 2020
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, 2020
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, 2020
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, 2020
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, 2020
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, 2020
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, 2020
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, 2020
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, 2020
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, 2020
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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