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Canine Car Collisions
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
In seconds your life can be changed forever. As distractions increase for drivers, so does the number of car accidents. Unfortunately, pets are often affected by distracted drivers and can incur serious injury. “On average, here at the Texas A&M Small Animal ER, we tend to see at least three to five animals that have been hit by a car each week,” said Dr. Brooke Smith, veterinary resident instructor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical ...
More →Dental Hygiene For Dogs
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
An ounce of prevention may be worth a pound of cure, but when it comes to Spot or Fluffy's health; practicing good dental hygiene may make a ton of difference. "In fact, an animal's teeth may be more important to its overall health than most pet owners realize," says Dr. J.R. "Bert" Dodd, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. "Human dentists have done a really good job of educating ...
More →Staying In Pace With Pacemakers
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
What would you do if your pet's heart suddenly stopped working properly? February is the month of National Heart Awareness and Valentine's Day. February should also be a reminder for pet owners to educate themselves on their pet's heart health. The best place to start is your veterinarian. If your pet has an irregular heartbeat or low heart rate it should be evaluated by your veterinarian and may indicate...
More →Ringworm
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
It may be surprising for some to learn that the skin infection known as ringworm, or dermatophytosis, is not actually a worm or parasite at all, but a fungus. The lesion will not always be in the shape of a ring, but it will appear scaly in the center with a red irritated color on the periphery. "Household pets generally pick up the disease from other animals. Where the infection occurs on the skin there will be a ...
More →Managing Pain In Pets
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Imagine feeling ill and not being able to properly express it. The language barrier causes many pets to feel this way toward their owners. It is important to know the signs indicative of pain in your pet so that you can help them with their treatment, even if they can't help identify their pain. According to Dr. Mark Stickney, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical ...
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