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Parvo in Dogs: Nothing to Bark At
Having a sick dog is on no one’s to-do list. Even lower on the list, though, is having a pet who is sick with a disease that is very preventable.
Parvovirus is a serious canine illness that can be deadly. It is also a disease that is almost entirely preventable with vaccination. We are seeing a rash of cases lately here at Ten West Bird and Animal Hospital, so we thought it might be a good time to revisit parvo in dogs and what pet owners can do to protect their canine companions.
Everyone Wins With Summer Pet Safety
San Antonio’s average summer heat index ranks in the top 10 hottest U.S. cities, but we can handle it! In fact, we’re known to embrace (or at least happily tolerate) our sweltering conditions, but what about the pets we share our lives with? Here are the top summer pet safety tips to beat the Texas heat.
They may be just as tough as we are – until they’re not. Undoubtedly, heat exhaustion and heatstroke are very real threats to summer pet safety. Reduce risks to your pet with our tips that aim to keep your pet cool and comfortable this summer and all year long.
Veterinary Acupuncture for Better Health and Well-Being
As an ancient healing technique originating in Asia some 2,000-4,000 years ago, acupuncture is embraced by western medicine as an incredible adjunct treatment for overall health. Used to treat a variety of conditions, this modality has recently been woven into modern veterinary medicine as an effective, minimally invasive way to encourage the same health benefits in our animal friends.
Because veterinary acupuncture is relatively unknown, the team at Ten West would like to inform pet owners about this wonderful treatment option.