Cold winter days and nights are the perfect time for couch cuddles with your favorite furry pal, and staying motivated to exercise when the temperatures dip and the brisk wind is uninviting, can be difficult. However, daily mental and physical exercise is vital during the cold months when people and pets are stuck indoors for [...]
We seldom have severe winters in Conroe, but if a cold January snap hits, or you travel with your pet to a colder climate, you’ll need to know how to keep your furry family member safe. Follow our checklist of tips to avoid pet problems in severe winter weather. #1: Pets belong inside in severe [...]
Whether you’re a first time pet parent, or an old pro with many furry friends, planning for your puppy is exciting and rewarding. Their first year is a critical time for a puppy to learn, grow, and build a healthy immune system to ensure a long, healthy life by your side. Additionally, understanding your puppy’s [...]
Although winter is fast approaching, there’s no excuse to hole up indoors with your pet until spring returns. Our balmy Conroe weather means you can hit the trails, parks, or the pavement with your canine companion, or venture outdoors with your leashed feline. And, since more than 50% of U.S. pets are overweight or obese, [...]
Besides the obvious “ick” factor of fleas and ticks, these pesky parasites can cause a long list of illnesses in your furry pal, ranging from mild itching to life-threatening anemia or rickettsial diseases. And, since Conroe temperatures tend to stay above freezing all year long, there is no bug-free season. These tiny blood-suckers linger all [...]
Before diving into the need-to-know information in this article, let’s start with a critical-thinking question. What do these three dogs have in common? Matilda — The fluffy Maltese missed her normal grooming appointment, and developed a mat in her silky hair that her owner tried to snip out with scissors, accidentally nicking her skin. The [...]
Skin concerns are one of the top reasons owners bring their pets to the veterinarian. From rashes, to skin discoloration, to various lumps and bumps, pet owners often ask, “What’s up with my pet’s skin?” Following are some common dermatologic conditions of pets, and their typical signs. Of course, if you are concerned about your [...]
Most veterinary practices are tight-knit teams, with each member an essential piece of the puzzle. Our support team members are as crucial as our veterinarians in ensuring your beloved companion receives top-notch care, so this month, we are shining the spotlight on one of our client care specialists, Sheila Evans. What is a client care [...]
Whenever you are out on a hot day, sweating profusely, you know it’s important to cool yourself off. You search for shade, drink a tall, cold beverage, or submerge yourself in a large body of water. Dogs and cats need relief from the heat, too—although they can’t tell you so. Here are some of the [...]
As a loving pet owner, it’s easy to think your best friend would never harm you, but scratches and bites happen all too often, when a person fails to detect a pet’s warning signals. Our pets put up with a lot of our unnatural behaviors, from tight hugs and kisses on the face, to haircuts, [...]