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As one year comes to a close and another begins, we can\u2019t help but reflect back on our accomplishments and growth over the past year. At Ten West Bird and Animal Hospital<\/a>, we feel especially grateful to have been a part of your pet\u2019s health, and we are looking forward to a new year and new chances to help your pets live long and healthy lives.
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One way we do this is through our monthly pet care blog<\/a>. We strive to post content that\u2019s fun, educational, and a source of inspiration for you. Hopefully these topics are making it easier for you to provide your pet with great care. We spent some time looking at which posts you found most helpful or interesting, and we\u2019re sharing our top 5 most popular pet care blogs of 2018, here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ten West Bird and Animal Hospital\u2019s Top 5 Pet Care Blogs of 2018:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

#5: The Light Fantastic: Laser Therapy for Pets<\/a><\/strong>
Is your kitty slowing down or showing signs of their age? Has your agility dog suffered a performance injury? It\u2019s possible that laser therapy could help them regain that spring in their step and even get back to doing the activities you both enjoy the most.\u00a0Read more…<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4: Pet Safety: See Your Backyard From Their Point of View<\/a><\/strong>
There are some lovely additions to any garden or yard that are considered weather hardy. This means they don\u2019t require a ton of water to look good, and they can endure long hours of sustained heat. However, the following drought-resistant plants can\u00a0threaten pet safety with just one nibble<\/a>…\u00a0Keep reading!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3: Parvo in Dogs: Nothing to Bark At<\/a><\/strong>
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\u00a0Ten West Bird and Animal Hospital<\/a>, 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.\u00a0Continue reading…<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#2: What You Need to Know About Snake Safety and Pets<\/a><\/strong>
A snake is something we all hope our pets will never encounter, but, unfortunately in Texas, most of us have run across a snake or two. Snake bites are painful and some are also extremely harmful to our pets.\u00a0Read on!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1: 10 Creative Costumes for Exotics: Birds, Bearded Dragons, and Snakes Edition<\/a><\/strong>
It\u2019s that time of year, when the ghouls come out to play and the wee trick or treaters demand sugary treats. Halloween is a favorite holiday for young and old, and most of the family gets into the mix \u2013 even our pets. But when it comes to pet costumes, why should dogs and cats get all of the fun?\u00a0Read it all!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A New Year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As we head into 2019, we\u2019re excited to keep finding ways to learn together. If there is a topic we didn\u2019t cover in our pet care blogs this year, please contact us<\/a> to let us know. As always, we look forward to seeing you soon, and hope you have a wonderful New Year! \u00a0\u00a0
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