You & Your Pet
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…
Read MoreAchieving a Super Smile: Do Pet Dental Products Really Work?
The Veterinary Oral Health Council endorses certain pet dental products that have undergone strict protocols for approval. Aimed to reduce the accumulation of plaque and tartar on your pet’s teeth, these products can also be instrumental in keeping overall health at its peak. But when you look at the extensive list of chews, rinses, diets,…
Read MoreNama-sit, Nama-stay: All About Yoga with Pets
If you haven’t heard about cat yoga, dog yoga (also known as doga), or even goat yoga, you may have been living under a rock lately. Yoga with pets is emerging as a fun way to connect with animals and, in some cases, as an outlet for adoption. With the passion that both animal lovers…
Read MoreEnjoy! Schertz Animal Hospital’s Top 10 Pet Care Blogs of 2017
You may have noticed this empowering sentiment on our homepage: “Loving Your Pet and Needing Their Needs”. It is, in essence, a clear mission statement, but it’s not only upheld by the veterinarians and staff at our hospital. To be sure, each individual pet owner lives by the same simple code, and hopefully, it’s a…
Read MoreA Home for the Holidays: Best Pets for Kids
Are you thinking of bringing home a pet this holiday season, but you’re not sure if your kids are ready? Sharing a home with kids and pets can be extremely rewarding, fun, and educational – children love taking care of living things. However, there are many factors to consider when bringing a new pet family…
Read MoreWhat’s Fun and Free? Our DIY Pet Toys!
While festive, the holiday season can also be expensive! With all the shopping and travel, the bills can certainly add up fast. When it comes to playtime and exercise with your companion, the pet toys you use don’t have to be costly at all – in fact, they can be free! To help keep your…
Read MorePet Ownership Around the World
From the time our ancestors kept wolves for protection to the $50 billion dollar pet industry of today, it’s understood that pet ownership is something that’s integrated into our culture. From food and shelter to grooming and supplies, pets require so much from us. The price tag of responsibly caring for a pet can add…
Read MoreDealing with Pet Loss Through Honoring the Memory
No matter how long we have our four-legged friends, it is never quite long enough. Coping with pet loss can be extremely difficult, and the process is no different from dealing with the loss of a close friend or family member. Honoring the memory of your special friend can be a helpful and uplifting way…
Read MoreA Look at Anthrozoology: Why the Bond With Your Pet is Unique
The human-animal bond is one steeped in great history. From the cave paintings in Lascaux to Barry the heroic St. Bernard, animals have contributed to cultures and societies worldwide. Without a doubt, we truly love our pets, and our collective curiosity for their feelings can help us better connect with our own sense of humanity.…
Read MoreFluid Overload: Congestive Heart Failure in Pets
While cardiovascular disease in people often comes in the form of heart attacks and strokes, pets tend to suffer from another version. Most heart conditions that we see in pets result in congestive heart failure, the accumulation of fluid in the lungs and abdomen. Congestive heart failure in pets is a serious problem. Pet owners…
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