Your pet needs to stay flea-free in order to really be comfortable. How can you help her keep these parasites off of her?

Your pet needs to be able to head out into the world and really enjoy herself. This will likely mean coming into contact with fleas from time to time, even if her world is technically within your home. It’s a good idea to keep her away from places you know are packed with fleas, but she will probably come into contact with them anyway, so a prevention method is necessary. Take the time to seek out a product that will meet your pet’s needs, be within your capabilities to administer, and stays within your budget. There will be a lot to choose from, so feel free to talk to your pet’s veterinarian about your options if you are unsure of which to choose.  For additional information, please contact your local Bee Cave TX vet.

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Your dog is an excellent friend, and you can’t help but want to spend time with him. You had a lot of fun training him in the past, and now you are thinking about teaching him some tricks. How can you help him learn them?

Teaching your dog a trick or two will be very similar to the other training you’ve done in the past. If you were successful with the training method you used before, it may be a good idea to stick to it now. If not, this can be an opportunity to try something new. Prioritize the tricks you’d like to teach him, and ... Read more »

FeLV stands for the Feline Leukemia Virus. It is a deadly virus with no known cure. In fact it is the second leading cause of death in cats with trauma being the number one cause of death. If you’re not familiar with FeLV and you own a cat like the Aegean or another breed, talk with your vet and become familiar with the illness. FeLV is contagious to cats through saliva, blood and bodily fluids. It can cause anemia and lymphoma in cats as well as a suppressed immune system that can make your cat susceptible to just about any other illness he comes in contact with. The best way to protect against FeLV is to prevent it by taking precautionary measures. This includes keeping your cat indoors to avoid contact with infected cats. Some cats may also qualify for vaccines that can lower the chances of getting FeLV. Talk wit ... Read more »

FeLV stands for the Feline Leukemia Virus. It is a deadly virus with no known cure. In fact it is the second leading cause of death in cats with trauma being the number one cause of death. If you’re not familiar with FeLV and you own a cat like the Aegean or another breed, talk with your vet and become familiar with the illness. FeLV is contagious to cats through saliva, blood and bodily fluids. It can cause anemia and lymphoma in cats as well as a suppressed immune system that can make your cat susceptible to just about any other illness he comes in contact with. The best way to protect against FeLV is to prevent it by taking precautionary measures. This includes keeping your cat indoors to avoid contact with infected cats. Some cats may also qualify for vaccines that can lower the chances of getting FeLV. Talk wit ... Read more »