Aggieland Animal Health Center & Pet Resort

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day from our furry friends at the Pet Resort!

02/13/2025

Anastasia the kitten is truly a pretty, pretty princess! 👑

Known for their large size, lovely coats, tufted ears and gentle temperament, Maine C**n cats are feline royalty!

This breed of cat can be prone to certain genetic conditions such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy(HCM) so be sure to discuss health screening/testing with any breeder you choose!

02/13/2025

Are you ready to be swarmed with cuteness tomorrow? Follow along to see Valentine’s Day photos of our Resort guests that have been in the making!

02/12/2025

Before and After! 🦷

Natasha Bleu, a lovely senior kitty came in for her dental cleaning today. All of the bright pink you see on her teeth in the first picture is tartar reflecting under a black light.

In the second picture you can see her teeth under the same light after her cleaning.

We use the black light to ensure a thorough cleaning, checking all surfaces of the teeth before giving them a final polish.

Natasha’s smile is now as beautiful as she is!

02/10/2025

Sweet seniors Lonestar (10 yrs) and Lilly (13 yrs) visited with us to day for their Biannual screenings and their Librela injections.

We recommend that all of our patients over the age of 8 be seen at least every six months. With more frequent visits we can uncover health issues before they become serious as well as manage ongoing medical problems such as osteoarthritis.

Seniors should have bloodwork and urine screening done annually or more frequently as recommended to monitor the effects medication or ongoing disease processes.

Lonestar and Lilly are a tightly bonded pair so whenever possible we allow them to stay together in our hospital. This has become more important recently as Lilly has developed cognitive changes and becomes more easily stressed. Lonestar has become her personal emotional support pup!

Senior medicine is a passion at our clinic and we truly love helping patients like these to thrive in their golden years!

02/10/2025

Did you know that guests who stay with us for three days or more receive a complimentary bath? We strive to ensure they're happy and comfortable - just like Toby!

02/07/2025

Canine “Dry Eye” (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) is commonly a result of an immune mediated disease that attacks the tear gland resulting in reduced tear production.

The result is thick, mucoid discharge from the eye, along with redness and inflammation of the eye surface. The dog may often squint the affected eye or eyes. They may even have difficulty opening the eyes if the discharge is too heavy.

Drying of the tissue of the nose is also associated with this disease as part of the tear duct in the dog runs down the nasal passage. In a healthy, functioning duct this provides moisture to the nasal surface. You may notice the occasional clear drops from your dog’s nose, this can be completely normal!

This is a very uncomfortable condition. Without treatment the eye is susceptible to damage.

If your veterinarian suspects an issue with your dog’s tear production, a simple test in-house can determine if medical intervention is needed.

Fortunately in most cases this can be managed with a combination of prescription eye medication and artificial tear drops/gel. Your veterinarian may also recommend some eye healthy supplements such as a quality omega fatty acid.

This is not a condition that can be cured but if it is well managed, the dog can live a normal life with comfortable eyes.

Keep an 👁️ on your pet’s eyes, you know them best! If you suspect something is not right, see your veterinarian!

02/07/2025

Meet Deuce, one of our long term Resort guests! He’s out enjoying his private time in the yard. Our goal in our Pet Resort is to keep everyone comfortable during their stay. We realize that many guests that are in their golden years enjoy more private outings, and we are happy to provide that!

02/07/2025

Anesthesia, it’s is never completely risk free but it is often necessary.

We do everything in our power to ensure that your pet has a safe, low stress and comfortable experience when they have a procedure at our clinic.

This beauty is Donna, she is thirteen years young and needed her teeth cleaned. Donna came in with the pre-visit medication we sent home to decrease anxiety already on board. She had an IV placed and additional medication given to help her relax and prepare for her cleaning.

Donna was given oxygen before her procedure as she was sedated and a tube was placed in her trachea so that we could regulate her breathing. Her vitals were constantly monitored during the cleaning and she was kept warm with the BAIR Hugger blanket (blue) you see in the photo. Donna also received warm IV fluids before, during and after her dental.

In this picture you see Donna after her cleaning was completed and she was aware enough to no longer need the endotracheal tube. Our staff kept her warm, monitored and with oxygen support until she was fully ready to move to her pre-warmed recovery kennel. Monitoring continues at the kennel until the patient is fully recovered and aware.

Within an hour of recovery Donna had a snack and her IV removed. She was ready to go home by the end of the day!

Anxiety and fear regarding anesthesia for your pet is common but it will likely be necessary at least once and likely more than once in your pet’s lifetime. Have a conversation with your veterinary team regarding your concerns and your pet’s anesthesia plan. Knowledge is power!

02/05/2025

The Force was with little Jedi today! This sweet guy came to us for a dental cleaning. His smile has rejoined the Light side and our staff made sure he was snug and warm as he recovered from anesthesia. 💙

02/03/2025

It’s Pet Dental Health Month! 🦷🪥

Did you know that plaque and tartar not only cause tooth decay and bad breath, but can negatively impact your pets’ overall health and longevity!

Plaque and tartar are formed by millions of colonies of bacteria and over time this chronic infection is hard on the organ systems, particularly the kidneys.

Studies have shown that you can add years to your pets’ lifespan simply by maintaining good oral health.

Talk to your veterinarian today about the best methods you can use to maintain healthy teeth and gums for your pet after their annual cleaning!

04/20/2024

This is the very best training investment you can make for your dog! Cooperative Care training will enable your dog to handle grooming and veterinary care without stress and fear! Sign up today!

Nail trims, haircuts, giving meds and Vet visits should not be a struggle. Cooperative care is teaching dogs to be willing participants in their own grooming and medical care. In class we wil…

12/29/2023

FEROCIOUS FIREWORKS
I’ll be spending New Years Eve at home, in my pajamas, cuddled up with my dogs, as I always do.

Fireworks are something I dislike intensely. They are not only terrifying for so many different animals but are also dreaded by caring people, who have to watch, often helplessly as their dog suffers through the deafening bangs.

Shelters become overrun with lost dogs, dogs are knocked over by cars or go missing in their attempt to escape, they jump through glass windows, over high walls, have heart attacks, seizures or worse.

As there’s very little we can do to prevent other people from doing what they do, the best solution is to do all we can to minimize the impact this has on our dogs.

All dogs are different and there’s never a guarantee that these methods will work. Some dogs are just the way they are because of genetics, their experiences, learning history, health conditions, age etc.

Here are some helpful links if you’d like more information on some ideas that may help –

1. Counterconditioning / desensitization
https://illis.se/en/cc/

2. Noise of fireworks for desensitization training –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7FANXaanG4

3. Thunder phobia and sound sensitivities - Patricia McConnell
https://www.patriciamcconnell.com/dogs-and-fireworks/

4. Dogs and fireworks (30+ proven techniques to eliminate noise phobia) – Karolina Westlund, PHD
https://illis.se/en/eliminating-firework-and-thunder-phobia-in-dogs/

5. Calming dog music – Pet Calming Maestro, Lisa Spector (Lisa’s music helps me relax and fall asleep quicker too!) https://lisaspector.com/dog-gone-calm/

6. Thundershirt / anxiety wraps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmwgw2actJg

Wishing you and your dogs a calm, peaceful, uneventful beginning to 2024