Heat Stroke: First Aid

As the weather in Houston heats up, this is the time for canine pet owners to think about heat stroke (or over heating their companion dogs). Often pet owners don’t  realize (or forget) that our furry friends are unable to sweat the way people do. For dogs, that means the only way for them to […]

Care in the Time Of COVID – essential care for companion cats and dogs

While not as sexy as the romance and nostalgia of Gabriel García Márquez’s novel, there are common themes relating to dedication and perseverance that fit both the book and companion animal care during this unprecedented time. Unfortunately, the health of cat and dog companions doesn’t come to a standstill even when life as we know it does. While […]

Neck Disk Disease in Dogs and Cats

Cervical (neck) disk disease is an intervertebral disk pressing on the spinal cord, causing pressure and pain. It’s essentially the same condition as intervertebral disk disease, except it occurs in the neck instead of in the back. Intervertebral disks are located between the vertebrae (bones of the spine). Each disk has two parts, a fibrous outer […]

VETERINARY SERVICES ARE CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL during Stay-At-Home order

So pet lovers are aware, during this unprecedented stay-at-home order and the rapid threat of COVID-19, the state of Texas has designated veterinary services as a discipline that is an “essential service.” This means if your pet needs care, he or she is sick, requires vaccinations, medications, emergency treatment or even preventative care such as […]

HOW TO TRANSPORT YOUR INURED PET SAFELY DURING AN EMERGENCY

When a traumatic injury occurs to your pet it is important to get to a veterinary facility and also transport your pet safely and reduce further harm.  Improper technique when transporting a patient can result in further injury and risks a bite injury to the person transporting the injured pet. Although no one can fully prepare you […]

Dry Hacking Coughing in Dogs – Canine Kennel Cough

(Also called Infectious Tracheobronchitis)What is Kennel Cough? Kennel cough describes a complex of which the primary agent is a bacterial organism known as Bordetella. But other organisms may be involved and associated with the bacteria and “hitch” a ride into the airways. The organisms can be bacteria-like or viral. Kennel cough is an infectious bronchitis of […]

Neuropathic Pain in Companion Dogs and Cats

Neuropathic pain is an abnormal painful response. It is caused by injury to or disease of the nerves, spinal cord or parts of the brain that are involved in receiving, conducting and interpreting painful stimuli.  People who experience neuropathic pain describe it as “a pins and needles sensation,” tingling, burning, itching, numbness or cold, and […]

What You Should Know About Coronavirus for Your Family and Animal Companions (Taken from the website of the American Veterinary Medical Association)

Here’s some key information about COVID-19: The that causes the recent Coronavirus COVID-19 is a SARS virus (which is also a Cornia virus) Person-to-person spread has been reported in numerous countries, including the United States. Some popular international destinations, including the United States, also appear to have community spread. On Thursday, February 27, Hong Kong’s […]

What You Should Know About Coronavirus for Your Family and Animal Companions

Here’s some key information about COVID-19: The that causes the recent Coronavirus COVID-19 is a SARS virus (which is also a Cornia virus) Person-to-person spread has been reported in numerous countries, including the United States. Some popular international destinations, including the United States, also appear to have community spread. On Thursday, February 27, Hong Kong’s […]

Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol and Triglycerides) in Dogs and Cats

Hyperlipidemia is a general term for disorders in which too many fat molecules (called lipids) circulate in the blood. The two most important lipids in pets are cholesterol and triglycerides. Lipids are insoluble, meaning they are not easily dissolved in water. Because blood is a watery substance, in order to move these within the blood […]