I finally got around to planting some Angelique Tulips last month and I couldn’t keep Biz, Lolli & Vlad (my three miniature schnauzers) away from the bone meal. They were obsessed!! (more…)
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The Rattlesnake Vaccine
The time for snakebites in Central Texas is most of the year, but is especially prevalent during the hot summer months. The curious and fearless nature of our dogs makes them natural targets for rattlesnake bites.
Heat Stroke in Dogs
We have seen record heat very early this year and a tragic result is the increase of heat related deaths among dogs that are left in cars. Even though it is the end of summer, the heat is not letting up, so we want to remind you to be on guard against heat stroke. It takes less than 10 minutes for the interior of a vehicle to reach 160 degrees on a 90 degree day.
Once You’ve Been Bitten by a Rattlesnake…
Ok, so now you’ve done it. You or one of your little friends has gone and gotten bit by a Rattlesnake. This could be one of the worst days of your life or, let’s face it, your last.
Chocolate for Your Sweeties Not Your Kitties!
Even though cats are usually very finicky, they will actually take a bite out of anything, like Valentine or Easter Chocolate. Chocolate is the twentieth most common poisoning reported by the NationalAnimalPoisonControlCenter.
Christmas with your Pets
Well everybody it is almost Christmas. Our pets are members of the family and we wouldn’t leave them out of the festivities, so here are a few events you might want to attend.
Breaking News: “Heatstroke hits patient without anyone knowing the signs!”
Which of these signs may be caused by heatstroke?
Case of the Month Summer 2009
“Ellie” is a sweet and friendly 4 ½ year old Shih Tzu mix who arrived at Manchaca Road Animal Hospital on Friday, January 23rd in severe distress. (more…)
The Scoop: Pet Food Recall
Everyone has asked the burning question… “What should I be feeding my pet?” There has been much frustration over the recent scare with pet food. The information we have so far indicates that a shipment of wheat gluten from China was contaminated. In late March the agent melamine, used in plastic production and as a fertilizer in Asia, was identified as the possible cause of illness. All the foods containing this source of wheat gluten have been removed from the market.
Case of the Month Spring 2007
A 9-year-old male Lhasa Apso came into the clinic on March 12, 2007. Another dog had attacked him the previous weekend. Initially he was treated at another vet clinic were his wounds were cleaned and he was started on antibiotics. When the pet first presented to our hospital, the wounds were large black areas where the skin had been traumatized. It was evident that these areas of skin would eventually die and slough away. This leaves an open wound. Bite wounds are contaminated and should be treated as open wounds in order to allow drainage and healing by granulation tissue.