If you see worms in your pet’s water dish, I have some good news: they are parasites, but they probably aren’t coming from your pet. Well, unless your pet is a tarantula or hissing cockroach, in which case it very possibly did come from your pet. Many years ago I got a call from a [...]
One of the most difficult types of cases we see in our day to day practice is the foreign body. Young dogs are particularly susceptible, but dogs of any age can ingest something they shouldn't and cause a potentially fatal health crisis. Over the many years we have been in practice, we have seen a [...]
Mike Nuanes, who lives in Denver, got a call from Atlanta Animal Control Services telling him they had his dog. Nuanes has four dogs, and they were all in his yard. He had lost his dog, Jordan, so many years before that it didn't even occur to him that could be who they were calling [...]
Anesthetic protocols have changed a lot over the years. Twenty years ago, the standard of care in veterinary medicine for surgical sedation was ketamine and telazol, depending on the species. Over the last decade and a half, we have moved to a more advanced set of anesthetic protocols. For non-surgical levels of [...]
First and most importantly, your dog should have a microchip. If a dog is lost and has a microchip and if a good Samaritan takes him to a veterinary clinic or if the dog gets picked up by Fort Worth Animal Care and Control, they will be able to contact you through your registration information. [...]
TBO.com Pets, just like humans, have medical needs that need to be met in order to lead a healthy and happy life. Owners should be aware of the treatments and preventative and palliative medications available to their pets. This article outlines five medical needs that should be a top priority for owners.
Star-Telegram A rash of coyote attacks in North Fort Worth are likely a result of just one or two individual coyotes that have lost their fear of humans, according to officials. The change in the coyotes' natural behavior is likely result of either intended or unintended feeding of the coyotes with human or pet food.
MySanAntonio.com Many of us wonder what would happen to our pets if we were to die. A facility in College Station provides homes for cats, dogs, a llama, and, soon, large birds whose owners have shuffled off the mortal coil. Funding is provided by bequests or endowments from pet owners who wish to send their [...]
NY Times When 5,000 birds are found dead, many people are left scratching their heads. However, what appears to be a mystery may have some rather mundane explanations. This article gives some possible reasons for the die-off.
Fort Worth Animal Care and Control posts pictures of all found dogs held at their facility on this page. If your dog is missing, check that page first! Also, make sure your dog is microchipped.
