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Celebrating Our Nation’s Holiday with a Nod to Patriotic Pets

Although many of us view our pets as novel, the human-animal relationship has existed for ages and has helped to shape our modern society. Pets provide comfort, love, and laughter, but their acts of service over the years add up to an amazing accomplishment that has cemented the bond we share with them. The United…

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Pets in Dorms? It’s a Thing!

For those about to enter the world of higher education, it can be difficult to choose between schools. One would want to consider geographic location, proximity to family and friends, and academic specialties, among others. For some, however, making this decision is easy when considering a campus that not only allows, but welcomes, pets in…

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How do New Pet Owners Figure it Out? Trial, Error, and a Few Tips From Us!

Adjusting to life as a new pet owner can be full of challenges. But at least there’s an adorable, loving, playful pet willing to endure the work with you, making all their little foibles more tolerable. No two pets or owners are alike. However, every unique pair can benefit from some tried and true methods.…

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People and Their Pets Go Green Together

We’ve heard about electric rechargeable cars, solar panels, and tiny houses that reduce carbon footprints, but is there more we could be doing to help our planet? As pet owners, it’s an important question to consider. If we can make simple changes to our perspectives and lifestyles in order to benefit Earth, can pets go…

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An Embarrassing Truth: Why Do Dogs Sniff Crotches?

You bring your new love interest home to meet your dog, only to be mortified when your dog immediately plants his nose in between your new friend’s legs. Or, your dog-averse in-laws are seated at the dinner table when Fido decides to take a quick whiff from below. Although most of us consider a dog…

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Touchy-Feely: Can Pets Sense Emotions in Humans?

As a pet owner, you’ve likely noticed how your pets seem to respond to your moods. Perhaps your dog shares in your excitement of a hike on a warm spring day, or your cat always seems to curl up in your lap for a snuggle when you’re feeling down. It probably comes as no surprise…

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A Friend to All: Therapy Dogs 101

Dogs have lived and worked alongside humans for more than 14,000 years, protecting us, assisting us in hunting and acquiring food, and providing us with joy and companionship. Although life for the modern canine is significantly more comfortable than it was for their ancestors, having a “job” to do can still be a major benefit…

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Schertz Facebook Changes: Making the Most of Our Social Media Outreach

If you’ve been wondering why you haven’t seen as many posts from Schertz Animal Hospital on your Facebook feed lately, you aren’t alone. Starting January 11th, 2018, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced changes to the news feed algorithm to prioritize posts from family and friends over posts made by businesses and news outlets. According to…

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A Vicious Virus: Facts About Parvovirus and Protecting Your Pet

The word parvovirus elicits fear in most pet owners – and for good reason. Canine parvovirus is a potentially deadly illness that affects dogs (and cats in rare cases) by targeting the gastrointestinal system. Outbreaks of parvovirus have been identified throughout the country, including here in Texas. As the weather continues to warm up, we’re…

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Dog Grooming at Home: A Little Goes a Long Way

Has your dog been looking a little…shall we say, shaggy, lately? It may be time for some dog grooming at home. Dog grooming at home can be enjoyable for both of you and can go a long way to supporting good health. Grooming not only reduces shedding, it also keeps you in touch with your…

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