Aggieland Animal Health Center & Pet Resort

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

11/29/2023

This video walks you through step-by-step instructions for administering eye drops to cats. By keeping training fun and positive you will see that the cats willingly participate and are actually eager to get their medications! Cats can be medicated and its easier than you think! No more restraint co...

11/21/2023

Mystery Canine Respiratory Illness?

Many of you may have seen online posts reporting a new and unknown type of contagious respiratory illness spreading amongst dogs in the US. While some of these articles are sensationalized and contain misinformation that can cause undue fear and panic, some of the information is accurate.

The first thing you need to understand is that this illness is not truly new, it has been seen for nearly two years in small outbreaks in various states, mainly to the north. Numerous tests have been run at veterinary diagnostic laboratories but so far a cause has not been identified. What we do know if that it is highly contagious (from dog to dog like a typical respiratory disease like canine influenza) and can rapidly progress to a pneumonia serious enough to require hospitalization. There have been a few deaths associated with this illness however those numbers (while devastating for those dogs and families) are much smaller than the social media articles are portraying.

Symptoms can vary but can include coughing, sneezing, ocular and/or nasal discharge and lethargy. If you note symptoms in your pet, contact your veterinarian and keep them isolated from other dogs to the best of your ability.

Despite what some articles claim we are not seeing this illness spread rapidly nor has it been found in every state. It is more common in certain areas at the moment. With the upcoming holiday season travel however, it is possible we could see an increase in cases.

While we have not been made aware of any current outbreaks in our area, there were several cases seen at the Texas A&M Small Animal Hospital earlier this year.

So what can you do to protect your dog? Contact your veterinarian to see if cases have been noted in your area. If you do have active cases in the area, do your best to avoid dog parks, play groups and boarding kennels and limit contact with other dogs. The current recommendation by veterinary professionals is to ensure that at-risk dogs (those that board or are frequently exposed to other dogs) are current on their bordetella, parainfluenza and canine influenza vacccines as these may have some cross-protective effects.

We will be sure to update when and if more information is available! Please feel free to contact our clinic if you have any questions!

11/16/2023

It’s been said once or maybe thousand times, leave your cat carrier out 24/7/365 so it is safe and as benign as any other piece of furniture.

Place soft bedding inside, treats and scent enrichment to encourage use and exploration.

I use the carrier as part of our clicker training props so it is seen as “fun” and something they want and choose to engage with. I don’t even need to leave mine out due to this, they are anxious to get in once the see them.

Søren has a preventative care visit to the internist today. Can you believe he is TEN years old?!?! Got the carrier out this am, like a magnet, he entered it instantly! When it was time to leave, he was sound asleep inside, closed the door and we’re off!

These recommendations really work! Embrace them, implement them, make your life and theirs easier!

07/20/2023

Mike and Murray know exactly where the treat jar is! Also, how adorable is Mike’s cheese beard??

07/18/2023

Sweet Tess is so proud of the beautiful picture she made in her play date during her Pet Resort stay! Tess created this masterpiece by licking some delicious peanut butter over her canvas! 🐶❤️🎨

06/26/2023

There are things you can start doing today to help your dog who is afraid of fireworks.

06/24/2023

When they give you the good drugs..🥴

05/11/2023

Dixie may have just met you, but she loves you! Sweet Dixie the Miniature Aussie came to have the next vaccine in her puppy series today. Dixie is a joy to work with and always makes us smile! 🐶

05/05/2023

Sweet Riley showing off her adorable sensor cover for her Freestyle Libre glucose monitor. These monitors allow us to monitor our diabetic patients continuously for up to 14 days remotely without the need for constant needle pokes or extended hospital stays!

05/05/2023

May the 4th be with you! 🐶⭐️

05/03/2023

Sweet Boo snuggling up with her dad’s shirt after her spay surgery ❤️. Having an item of clothing or a blanket/soft toy from home can help reduce anxiety and promote relaxation during a hospital visit or overnight stay.

04/28/2023

Sweet Libby loves her Kongs! Libby is an arthritis warrior! Her family utilizes rehabilitation therapy, exercise, acupuncture, medication and supplements to help Libby feel her best! They also work hard to keep her at a healthy weight which is so important for her joint health and mobility! We absolutely love to seeing this adorable girl and being part of her journey! ❤️

04/18/2023

Scruffy is positive that you just split that treat into two and tried to fool him. Scruffy knows better, you owe him a second treat! 😉🐶🦴

04/13/2023

Don’t let those sleepy eyes fool you, Wesley is full of puppy antics and energy after life-saving heart surgery performed Texas A&M Veterinary Medicine] 🐶❤️!

Wesley was found abandoned by the most amazing foster mom ever! He survived parvo treatment only to be diagnosed with severe congenital heart disease. Wesley presented to us for a checkup and was discovered to be in active heart failure. He was immediately transferred to Texas A&M Veterinary Medicine] where his life was saved!

Wesley is being well cared for and recovering amazingly from his procedure! ❤️‍🩹

Wesley is being fostered through

04/12/2023

Some great ideas for our feline friends! 🐱

I'm super excited to share this post! I have been working on this for a long time. I wanted to first give a shout out to my inspirations if I may. I was inspired to create this after seeing the awesome Play Infographic work of Doggie Drawings by Lili Chin and Dr. Mikel Delgado of What Your Cat Wants, but that inspiration combined with getting to know .png’s art really brought it together. This is the same artist who has created images for my Fundamentally Feline t-shirts and other swag items. She is so talented! My hope is to bring you an entire series of these on a variety of topics (in all of my spare time!)

Please share far and wide. If you are a vet clinic, shelter or rescue group and you would like to have a poster for your space, please visit my printful shop to purchase a full sized poster (12x18). Here is that link https://www.fundamentallyfeline.com/products/foraging-101-infographic/

Here is a link to the post on my website
https://www.fundamentallyfeline.com/foraging-101-infographic/

04/12/2023

What’s more fun than a box of kittens?? Not much! 😻

These sweet babies are just about a month old and were found by some very kind people after being abandoned near a dumpster.

Other than needing some extra groceries these little ones are in decent health and have bright futures ahead of them in loving homes! ❤️

04/10/2023

Ellie Mae is all of us this Monday morning 🐶💤

03/28/2023

Sweet senior Thor says that drugs are great but sometimes you just need a friend to hold your paw through your anesthesia recovery. ❤️🐈‍⬛

03/27/2023

We love a 🐈!

Handsome housemates Tigger (a Siberian Forest Cat) and Cheeto (a Maine C**n) came to visit us today and we are in love!

Extra large kitties can come with some unique issues, including arthritis so it is especially important that they be kept at a healthy weight! Both of these Supawmodels are on a healthy weight loss journey and doing a wonderful job! 🎉

03/25/2023

With eyes like these, and the portability factor of only weighing four pounds, Dolly did not spend much time in her kennel during her recent visit to our hospital! 🥺❤️🐶

03/24/2023

Bo just realized it’s Friyay!! No one’s more excited than this big handsome guy!! ❤️

03/23/2023

Go ahead and try to tell Jack he can’t have an extra cookie….we dare you! 🥺

03/19/2023

Looking to take some pictures in the bluebonnets of your pup? It’s a lovely spring tradition but a few precautions should be taken!

Stay away from the sides of busy roads and highways, it would be a very dangerous place for your pet to get loose! Some good local public places are: Millican Reserve, the George Bush Presidential Library and the TAMU Gardens.

Also keep an eye out for snakes 🐍, fire ants and bees hidden in the tall grass and flowers!

A great tip: bring some of your dog’s favorite treats to get that perfect picture of them looking right at the camera! 📸

Enjoy the beauty of our wildflowers and email us some of your favorite pictures, we’d love to post them! 🐶❤️

03/13/2023

Little man Foster feels that a closer examination of his belly is definitely needed! ❤️

03/09/2023

Senior home hack: lights! 🐶💡

As our pets age their vision can become impaired especially in low-light conditions. A great way to help them navigate is to use these inexpensive motion-sensor lights!

Placing them near food/water bowls, stairs, ramps and even doorways can help alleviate anxiety, prevent accidents and allow them to more easily access their food and water!

These lights are available on Amazon.com in a multi-pack and are battery operated.

03/08/2023

Proper gentleman Duncan cordially invites you to join him for tea and biscuits….or just biscuits 🦴🦴🦴