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Here at the Vet Clinics our doctors think it is cruel not to. Intact male dogs can detect a female dog in heat from far away. This stresses your dog out because he can’t get to the female to mate. It is not uncommon for dogs to actually stop eating, some times for weeks! If [...]
What might be causing my pet to lose weight? Weight loss may be caused by physical problems in grasping, chewing, and swallowing food. It may be related to problems of inadequate nutrition because of increased energy requirements; for example due to rapid growth, increased levels of exercise, pregnancy, or lactation (nursing). A poor quality diet [...]
I want to get a cat but I live on a very busy main road so I am thinking of keeping it indoors. Is that cruel? For many people the thought of keeping a cat totally indoors seems to fly in the face of everything that the species stands for and certainly there is a [...]
Your pet has just died. Dog, cat, bird, hamster, ferret–the species doesn’t matter. What does is that your friend and companion is no longer with you and that your life is on much emptier place. Some people are more affected by the loss of a pet than others. For those who are intensely affected, here [...]
Spaying is the removal of the uterus and the ovaries. Therefore, heat periods no longer occur. In many cases, despite your best effort, your pet can become pregnant. It is very hard to fight this instinct. Spaying your pet prevents any chance unplanned litters. Spaying Female Dogs Spaying offers several advantages. The female’s heat periods [...]
Fleas are a common problem that pet owners are confronted with. Fleas jump from one pet to another, as well as from the ground where they live, so it is easy for a pet to become infected with even minimal contact. These tenacious pests are notoriously hard to kill. One female can leave thousands of [...]
Clean your pets teeth regularly. There are special toothbrushes and toothpaste that are made for both cats and dogs. Regular tooth-brushing will help to keep your pets teeth and gums clean and bacteria free. You can buy special toothbrushes of varying sizes for your cat or dog or you can use a piece of gauze [...]
A pet can enrich your life like nothing else can. But if you’re new to the pet owning game, you need to be especially careful not to make these five common mistakes that could lead for a bad ending for you and your animal pal. Mistake #1: Getting into pet ownership spontaneously Any dog or [...]
What is heartworm disease? Canine heartworm disease is a serious, deadly disease affecting thousands of dogs each year. Because of a parasite that lodges in the heart commonly known as heartworms, many dogs become permanently debilitated or die from lung, heart, or circulatory problems. How does my dog get heartworm disease? The tiny immature heartworms [...]
Kittens need several vaccinations and boosters from 8 weeks on up. Regularly scheduled checkups and tests are a vital component of your pet’s care. The below is a recommended kitten vaccination schedule. Contact our South Branch Pet Clinic at (512) 462-0002 or the Wells Branch Pet Clinic locations at (512) 339-8472 to schedule a visit. [...]
