Hi Y’all,Looks like we’re on the backside of the summer of 2014 and Fall is on the horizon, Yea! I guess compared to some in my five years here it hasn’t been too bad,...

As caring pet owners, we do everything possible to keep our pets out of harm’s way. However, with more wooded and natural areas being developed into neighborhoods and...

The anal glands in a dog or cat are residual scent marking organs, responsible for the production of an odor that identifies the individual and marks his stool to establish...

For most pups, the best part of a car ride is feeling the breeze in their furry faces as they stick their head out the window. Despite the feel good nature of this...

For the past 79 years, Social Security has maintained its place as an American cornerstone. Secure as its foundation is, Social Security has also been at the forefront of...

Our cats and dogs aren’t the only animals that need special attention during the unbearable summer temperatures; horses and other large animals get hot too! Though they may...

If we find the scorching summer temperatures unbearable outside of our cars, imagine how our furry friends feel when trapped inside. Dog fatalities from extreme heat in...

With their playful temperaments and small, compact size, it is no surprise that pygmy goats are often sought after as pets. However, since goats are deemed livestock, you...

The Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center, located at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) is a facility quite unlike any...

Hi Y’all,Hope all is well at your place. Sure is a lot greener here in East Texas than it was this time a few years back. Rain sure makes a difference. Course that makes it...

The discovery of a fatty tumor underneath your pet’s skin can be disconcerting to any pet owner. Luckily, the most common fatty tumors, lipomas, are benign and usually not...

With the July 4th holiday come celebrations and outdoor activities that can be fun for people, but sometimes harmful for our pets. Here are some tips to keep this day an...

It has been said time and time again that the presence of animals helps to alleviate stress and benefit your overall mood. This can also be true in the workplace. As...

Heartworm disease is transmitted to an animal through the bite of a mosquito carrying heartworm larvae, which eventually settle into the blood vessels of the lungs or...

King, NC-What started as a small organization's unique idea to promote pet adoptions 16 years ago has grown into an international celebration. On Friday, June 20, dogs...