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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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In Your Own Backyard: Outdoor Pet Toxins

Summer is almost at an end, and you want to spend as much time outdoors with your pet as possible before the cooler weather sets in. Your pet will love the extra playtime outdoors, but he or she is also at risk of becoming sick if you don’t protect your pet from a number of…

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Flea Life Cycle: Understanding Fleas and Protecting Your Pet

Fleas can cause many problems for both your pet and your family. These troublesome parasites can cause skin irritations and transmit a number of harmful diseases, which is why regular, year-round treatment for fleas is highly advised for your pet. First and foremost, though, it is important to be familiar with the life cycle of…

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Coping with Pet Loss

The grief that accompanies pet loss can be immense and difficult to bear. Whether your pet’s passing was unexpected or the inevitable result of a long life well lived, the fact remains that you must now learn to live with the void that has been left after the loss of your family member and friend.…

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Leptospirosis and Your Pet

Over the past decade, there has been quite a bit of media coverage dedicated to the increasing prevalence of zoonotic diseases; that is, those illnesses transferred between animals (domesticated and wild) and humans. While these diseases have always existed, and certainly many of us are familiar with rabies and why vaccination is so critical in…

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