Veterinary
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Heat Stroke Can Happen in Minutes!
Jun 20 2017
Yesterday we had a Greyhound that had been outside for 1 hour at 11am in Houston. He was found panting excessively, drooling and unable to get up. He was immediately…
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Loud noises can be scary.
Jun 12 2016
The exact cause of noise aversion is not well understood. Dogs experiencing anxiety from thunderstorms or fireworks are distressed and suffering. They can damage property, injure themselves or escape. Ask about Sileo…
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Canine Noise Sensitivity, Anxiety and Phobia
Jun 06 2016
Is your dog trying to tell you something? At least one-third of all dogs in the United States suffer from noise aversion. The fear and anxiety associated with noise is commonly…
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Canine Influenza reported in Houston
May 25 2016
The strain of canine Influenza that was identified in dogs in Chicago and parts of the Midwest last year has now been identified in a dog in the Houston area. …
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Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Mar 22 2016
Is your cat at risk for hyperthyroidism? The thyroid glands are located in the neck and play a vital role in regulating the body’s metabolic rate. Hyperthyroidism is a…
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Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
Mar 07 2016
Click this link for a list that contains plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract.
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The Big Four Easter Hazards For Pets
Mar 03 2016
Easter, like most holidays, is a busy time at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Chocolate is a common theme, as it is during other festive times of the year,…
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Just One Mosquito is All it Takes For a Life Threatening Disease!
Feb 29 2016
It’s March—springtime is around the corner! Worms in your garden…and worms in your pet? Eeew! Hold on, let’s explain… The worms you find in your garden mulch are not the…
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Pet Dental Month is Here!
Feb 05 2016
It’s the month of love! Hugs! Kisses! If your pet’s bad breath makes them positively un-kissable, it’s time schedule their yearly checkup today It’s that time of year again. A…
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February is National Pet Dental Month!
Jan 21 2016
Can you imagine if we didn’t brush our teeth at least once a day? Ewww. Well that’s happening to your dogs and cats. Nasty breath, gingivitis, plaque, tartar, pus…the list…
