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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (To Spend With Your Pet)

The 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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Tail-Wagging, Meow-Inspiring Gift Ideas for Pets

While your family tears into those brightly-wrapped gifts during your family’s festive gathering, you may also witness the sad faces of forlorn pets who also want to participate in the merriment. And, if you are like the majority of pet owners in the United States who buy their pets gifts, your pet may just be…

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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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A Thanksgiving Message From the Staff at Schertz Animal Hospital

When we think of Thanksgiving, we often consider what is most meaningful to us: friends, family, health, and the fulfilling moments of laughter, togetherness, and experiences that comprise a life. Here at Schertz, we are especially grateful for the family of pet guardians and their beloved furry family members entrusted to our care. For more…

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Don’t Be a Turkey: Holiday Food Safety for Pets

It’s likely that turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce are on your mind this week. But, as you start to think about what you are going to fill your plate with during Thanksgiving dinner, take a moment to think about what you will be offering your pet. It is fun to include family pets in our…

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Expanding Flea Prevention Choices for Dogs

The flea prevention options available today are more plentiful than ever before. It seems like every time you blink there is a new option on the market, each more impressive than the last. At Schertz Animal Hospital, we take flea prevention very seriously. Fleas carry disease, cause serious skin problems, and can create an infestation…

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Benefitting From Your Vet’s Pharmacy

In the looming shadows of our present economic state, almost everyone shares a common interest – saving money. Clipping coupons, budgeting, buying in bulk, and eliminating unnecessary goods or indulgences can be the best ways to streamline expenditures. However, when it comes to looking for better options for your pet’s medications, be careful when trusting…

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DIY Dog Agility Training: Unleashing the Champ in Your Dog

The days are getting shorter and outdoor temperatures are finally inching closer to being reasonable and even comfortable. The change in seasons (although subtle here in Schertz) is a welcome respite for many pet owners who are constantly preoccupied with heat stroke and dehydration risks during the hotter months. With some of the seasonal health…

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Halloween Pet Safety – What You Should Know

Halloween is a lot of fun for lots of people – and their pets! The costumes, parties, treats, haunted houses, and pranks are all part of a recipe to make funny Halloween memories. Who doesn’t want to see a dachshund dressed up like a hot dog, right? But not everyone – human and animal alike…

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Adopting a Shelter Pet

When you decide to welcome a new, furry family member into your home, an exciting stage of your life begins. Whether you are new to owning a pet, or have had many pets in your life, pet ownership is an incredibly fulfilling experience that brings about a certain excitement and anticipation. October is Adopt a…

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