Pet Health & Wellness
Pet Dental Exams: More Than Just a Pretty Smile
One of the most overlooked yet important areas of pet health and longevity is the quality of dental health provided. And, yet many pet owners make the mistake of assuming that oral hygiene and pet dental exams aren’t as fundamentally necessary as something like vaccinations or diet. Further to this, there are some misconceptions about…
Read MoreRing In The New Year With Schertz’s Top 10 Blogs Of 2015!
2015 has been a busy, exciting, and successful year for us here at Schertz animal hospital, and we have you to thank! Throughout the year we have extended our service to you by offering this blog on pet care, safety, and other important pet-related topics and are pleased that so many of you have been…
Read MoreDog Food for Thought
Ideally, proper nutrition and benefits to health and dental wellness are the leading concerns when it comes to picking the right dog food. Let’s take a moment to discuss some other strategies and concerns related to finding the best food for your four-legged friend.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About the Rise in Pet Diabetes
Although most of us understand that diabetes among humans has been on the rise for the past few decades, few pet owners know that pet diabetes has also become prevalent. Although there are a spectrum of health factors to predispose a cat or dog to diabetes, the strongest link remains obesity. In observance of Pet…
Read MoreFall Allergies & Toxic Plants: Keeping Pets Healthy And Safe This Fall
Everybody loves fall, right? Crisp air, changing leaves, bonfires, and the Cowboys game on TV are just a few of the delights that autumn has to offer. But your pet may feel differently about the change of season. Fall Allergies & Toxic Plants or foliage are two of the biggest challenges your pet may face now…
Read MoreKnow Thy Feline: Do You Have a Healthy Cat?
Cats are mysterious creatures. Most feline fanatics know and love this about their four legged companions. Their mysterious air, though, can make it difficult to detect when a cat is in trouble. All cat owners should take the time to learn what a healthy cat looks like and when problems may be brewing.
Read MoreBrushing Up On Pet Vaccines
Vaccinations have been under a cultural microscope the last few years, and, for some pet owners, the doubts cast by anti-vaccine advocates have been powerful and far-reaching. However, this simple truth prevails: veterinary vaccinations continue to protect pets, and people, from serious infectious diseases. Join us to learn more about your pet’s vaccine requirements, what…
Read MoreParvo in Dogs: The Virus You Need to Know About
No pet owner wants their beloved furry friend to contract a potentially deadly disease; and even less so if that disease is preventable. Parvovirus is not a new dog disease, but is one that is seeing a resurgence, especially in the Southern states where a new strain is thriving. Pet owners everywhere need to know…
Read MorePlump Pets: Why Pet Obesity is Problematic
If you look in most pet cupboards or pantries, you will like find an array of tasty treats or, perhaps, an assortment of people food earmarked for the family dog in the fridge. It’s understandable that we want the best for our pets, but the ‘best’ may be hindering our pet’s health and creating a…
Read MoreThe Importance of Establishing a Baseline to Maintain Pet Health
During our pet’s younger years and throughout much of his or her adult life, we may see only the high energy, excitable, and healthy pet that we’ve come to know and love. We may not consider why keeping tabs on our pet at this life stage is so important to lifelong pet health. However, it…
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