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When Your Pet is Missing

  It can happen. Someone leaves a gate open or that hole under the fence you’ve been meaning to fix was just big enough for your dog to limbo under. It can happen while on vacation or when spending time in the outdoors… Bottom line: accidents happen, and when your pet goes missing it is…

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Older. Better. Safer. Supporting Your Senior Pet This Summer

As your pet ages, it’s natural to want to make the most of – and enjoy – your remaining time together. For you, that could mean continuing the tradition of escaping together on a summer getaway or simply getting into the great wide open, but your senior pet may be showing that he or she…

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Star Spangled Safety: Pets and the Fourth of July

While we may love the fun and festivities of the Fourth of July, the day tends to be a pet’s worst nightmare. Sure, there are delicious smells wafting over from the grill, but these exciting scents aren’t exactly coming from dog-friendly food. And there are plenty of friends and family to play fetch with, but…

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Summer Pet Safety: Schertz Animal Hospital’s Guide To Fun in the Sun

When the weather forecast calls for high temps and flash floods, you know that summer has finally arrived; and with it, the need to review the ins and outs of summer pet safety. Hot days coupled with high humidity create uncomfortable conditions for everyone, but this combination can be deadly for our furry friends, if…

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There’s No Place Like Home: Pet Microchipping

Unfortunately, we all know the drill: You frantically drive all over your neighborhood calling and searching for your lost pet. Of course you post notices online and in the paper and stick pictures and flyers everywhere, even offering a reward. You visit all the shelters. You probably call everyone you know to help. If you…

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Brushing 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…

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The Clear View: The Truth About Pet Poisonings

The common combination of a pet’s insatiable curiosity, paired with relatively easy access to forbidden toxic chemicals or ingredients, can create dangerous situations – and devastating outcomes. The frequency of pet poisonings is high enough to warrant not only an entire month dedicated to raising awareness, but March 15-21 receives national distinction as Pet Poison…

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No Fondue For You: Why Chocolate Is Bad For Pets

If you’ve ever made your own pet treats or inspected the ingredient list on the pet food label, you’ve probably noticed the absence of chocolate. Tied with Xylitol, grapes, raisins, onions, and garlic, chocolate is at the top of the list of foods your pet should never eat. But why is chocolate bad for pets?…

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New Year’s Resolutions – For You and Your Pet

The holidays gave us so much to be thankful for and excited about; but now that the new year has arrived, we are poised for reflection, inspiration, and motivation. To that end, we at Schertz Animal Hospital have brainstormed some New Year’s resolutions that we hope are easily adopted and attained by both you and…

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Winter Safety and Your Pet

Typically, when we think about winter risks and worries, we often associate such problems with those who reside in colder, snowier climates. After all, it’s mild in Texas – so winter is no problem, right? And, while this is partially true when it comes the consistent deep freeze and snow storm risk of more northern…

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