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Achieving 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,…

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Nama-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…

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Enjoy! 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…

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A 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…

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What’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…

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Pet 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…

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Dealing 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…

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A 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.…

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Fluid 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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Beyond the Bored Pet: The Case for Environmental Enrichment

Just like us, animals require activities that keep them mentally and physically active. Though we often treat them like little humans, our pets are still driven by behaviors that are instinctual and important to their well-being. When we notice a bored pet, this often means he or she is experiencing a deprivation of some kind.…

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