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Each year, thousands of pit bulls and other unfairly maligned dog breeds are euthanized or passed around from shelter to shelter. From negative press to misinformation, dogs who fall in the pit bull family (such as the American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier) and those who love them, face certain challenges with respect to…
Read MoreImagine you’re strolling down the street when suddenly, a beautifully coiffed figure catches your eye. She looks stunning in her sleek, quilted jacket with fur trim, her sparkly jewelry, her jaunty hat, and her four shiny gold-colored booties. That’s right, this isn’t a celebrity you’ve run into on the streets of Schertz, it’s a dog.…
Read MoreSo, this time you think you’ve fortified the backyard enough to keep out an army (or, rather, keep them in). And yet, come morning, your dog has managed to slip through a gap in the fence only a contortionist should be able to manage. Pets who like to escape can be a major source of…
Read MoreAt some point, you may have thought a neighbor or coworker bore a striking resemblance to his (or her) Bulldog. While animal and human similarities can be entertaining to think about, it isn’t all just fun and games, though. In fact there may be some science behind pet and owner look-alikes. Not Just Chance…
Read MoreCommitted, steadfast, compassionate animal lovers tend to wonder and worry about the current trend in animal shelter numbers. How is it possible that so many animals that once had a place to call home, later found themselves at a shelter, surrendered by their owners?
Read MoreCold and flu season is settling in, and while we hope that your family is staying healthy, don’t forget to think about your family pets and the impact your illness may have on them. Oftentimes, while we are fighting off a sickness, we are taking cold and flu medications to help us do so. Many…
Read MoreStaying active in the colder months is all about finding ways to keep little toes and noses comfortable on those wet, windy days. Although it doesn’t generally doesn’t get that cold here in Schertz, anything that makes your pet turn their nose up at heading out the door probably means they won’t be getting enough…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreWe have certainly covered a lot of pet health related topics during 2014, and it has been our pleasure to write about the issues that matter most to our readers. After all, most of us turn to the internet to answer some of our day-to-day pet health questions, to inform us on what to expect…
Read MoreThe holidays can be truly magical with all the twinkling lights, enchanting gingerbread houses, galloping reindeer hooves, and more. If you weren’t able to attend the Festival of Angels this year, hopefully your sense of nostalgia transported your imagination to a far-away, snow-covered, elf-filled fantasy land. But, in all of your holiday fulfillment, what is…
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