Normal urinary tract showing kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. This is called a half shell view as if the tract were opened vertically for viewing. Illustration by Wendy Brooks The…

This dog is hot and panting As the weather in Houston heats up, this is the time for canine pet owners to think about heat stroke (or over heating their…

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…

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…

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…

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…

(Also called Infectious Tracheobronchitis)What is Kennel Cough? Dog with dry hacking cough and gagging at end Kennel cough describes a complex of which the primary agent is a bacterial organism…

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,…

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,…