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07/10/2024

Looks like power MAY be getting closer!

07/10/2024

07/10/2024

Like so many of our neighbors, we are still without power. We are monitoring the situation and when power is restored, we will re-open. Stay SAFE!

12/21/2023

Rudolph is READY to FLY!

THIS JUST IN: USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S. USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service sent this bulletin at 12/21/2023 01:00 PM EST THIS JUST IN: USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S. (Washington, D.C., December 21, 2023) – The U.S. Departm...

12/08/2023

We are waiting for our Santa Claws to appear.

He should be flying in this morning Pictures are available between 9-12 and Santa will be back between 2-5.

12/08/2023

Getting ready for Santa Paws . He will be here for pet photos Friday December 8 9-12 and 2-5! Come join us for some holiday cheer!

12/08/2023

Getting ready for a visit from Santa Paws tomorrow 8-12 and 2-5. Join us for pet pictures.

12/03/2023

More photos from the 2023 Magnolia Magic of Christmas Parade! Thank you to my friends and the staff members of Paws to Claws who worked hard to pull this together and helped make the evening a wonderful experience!

12/03/2023

Thank you to everyone who came out to support us at the Magnolia parade tonight! We had a wonderful time. Happy Paw-li-days!

11/05/2023

10/25/2023

Information for our Poultry Clients!

10/25/2023

This is YOUR opportunity to participate in a research study at TAMU!

Promote the Dog Aging Project in your clinic! Scientists and veterinarians at Texas A&M University and the University of Washington are leading this longitudinal study of healthy aging in companion dogs.

https://ow.ly/vM2250PIt6X

09/10/2023

Join us at Conroe HERPS at the lonestar convention center today and tomorrow. Lots

06/11/2023

Not our average patient! Kyle is holding a 10 month old American Alligator courtesy of Baytown Nature Center.

06/10/2023

Come to the Lonestar Convention Center to visit with us and see all the cool reptiles at the Conroe HERPS Show!

06/02/2023

Be Prepared…

Important steps to keep your pet safe this weekend and always!

All About Animals Rescue offers $25 microchipping during walk in wellness hours or at time of surgery.

We use HomeAgain microchips with free lifetime registration. Contact updates are always free with HomeAgain.

Find a pet? Pets can be scanned for free at any veterinary hospital or shelter. Most animal control and police stations also have scanners.

Know the microchip number? American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) allows you to find out what microchip company the pet is registered with so the family can be contacted. https://www.aaha.org/your-pet/pet-microchip-lookup/microchip-search/

Lost or Found, don't forget to upload pictures of the pet to Petco Love Lost https://lost.petcolove.org/

04/23/2023

We are so proud to be AAHA accredited!

We are excited to kick off this 90-day celebration leading up to with you all! Why are we celebrating, you might ask?

2023 marks 90 years since AAHA was founded at an AVMA conference in Chicago! Each day during this celebration, we will highlight fun facts about AAHA, other industry partners’ anniversaries and contributions to vet med, and some good old history.

Fun fact of 1933? Vetoquinol is born in Lure, France.

We could not have made it to this milestone without the support of our members, sponsors, and professional partners. Thank you for helping us continue our mission to simplify the journey toward excellence for veterinary practices, because ultimately it means better care for our pets, and their people!

Stay tuned for more! Happy anniversary to us!

04/10/2023

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If your dog develops lumps or bumps, here's are some things you should know
BY TRACI HOWERTON | Contributing writer Mar 18, 2022
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Older dogs may be more prune to lumps and bumps, but all dogs can get them.
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As pets age, owners may start to notice lumps, bumps or skin growths. Some are visible, but some can be under the skin.

While new growths might be easy to see on a short-haired breed, they may not be as easy to identify on long-haired ones. I’ve had instances where my groomer was actually the one who noticed a new bump on one of my Shih Tzus.

In most cases, these growths are benign fatty tumors, meaning they are not cancerous. In fact, less than half of the lumps and bumps found on the skin are cancerous.

However, it is important to have a vet examine any new lumps so anything serious can be ruled out, as it is hard to tell what a bump could be just by looking at it without testing.

When a suspicious bump appears, it needs to be examined. If it has fast growth, redness, swelling, pus, an opening, or if the pet appears to be in pain, he will need to be seen by a vet right away.

Questions the vet will ask:

Did the lump appear suddenly?
Has its size, shape or color changed since it was first spotted?
Is the pet acting differently?
Has there been a change in appetite or energy level?
The vet will usually remove some cells from the lump with a fine needle in order to examine them under a microscope. Sometimes this process can rule out it being cancerous, but further testing, such as a biopsy of the tissue, may be needed.

Common types of growths:

Fatty tumors: These appear most often in middle-aged or older dogs, especially around the ribs, but they can pop up anywhere. They are considered a natural part of the aging process.

Any breed can have them, but larger dogs and those who are overweight are more prone to developing fatty tumors. Often, no treatment is needed. My Shih Tzu, Romeo, has a fatty tumor near his neck.

Warts: These are caused by a virus and can be found around the mouth in younger dogs. They will go away by themselves. Older dogs might have them anywhere on the body and they can be removed if bothersome, inflamed, etc. Note that removal doesn’t mean they won’t come back.

Sebaceous cyst: This is a blocked oil gland that looks like a pimple. When it bursts, a pasty, white substance comes out.

Abscess: This is a buildup of pus under the skin. It can be caused by an infection or an insect bite.

Mast Cell Tumor: This is the most common skin cancer found in dogs. It can also affect other areas of the body, including the spleen, liver, gastrointestinal tract and bone marrow.

The grade of the tumor must be determined in order to decide on the treatment and prognosis. I dealt with a mast cell tumor on my hound mix years ago and his was fully removed and no further treatment was needed.

Always keep a close eye out for new bumps and lumps and have them tested. Most vets will chart and measure them to see if there are size changes from one visit to the next.

Remember, treat each growth needs as an individual instance. Just because one spot may have been ruled a noncancerous, fatty tumor, it doesn’t mean any new growths will automatically be the same thing, even if they look similar.

This is another reason why semiannual and annual vet exams are so important so a vet with do a thorough check for anything out of the ordinary.

Traci D. Howerton is the volunteer coordinator for Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO), a nonprofit, volunteer-based, no-kill shelter. For topic suggestions, email [email protected] or for more info on ARNO, visit www.animalrescueneworleans.org.

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Traci D. Howerton is the volunteer coordinator for Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO), a nonprofit, volunteer-based, no-kill shelter. For topic suggestions, email [email protected] or for more info on ARNO, visit www.animalrescueneworleans.org.

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04/10/2023

Will you be dyeing eggs to celebrate spring and the Easter holiday this month?

Aviculture has been influencing our traditions for hundreds of years - egg dyeing dates back to the 13th century! Though in the typical Easter holiday depiction an egg-laying rabbit is the maker of these decorative eggs, we know that this practice can only be maintained today thanks to the poultry industry. The United States alone produced 109.5 billion eggs in 2022! Commercial egg production is one application of aviculture that keeps food on the table and maintains our cultural traditions, like dyeing eggs for Easter.

So how are eggs made anyway?

Egg development begins when the forming yolk is released from the o***y into the infundibulum of the oviduct. The yolk then moves down the oviduct and enters the magnum, where the protein albumen creates the white of the egg. The forming egg spins as it moves down the oviduct, forming the chalazae (the white stringy structures on either side of the yolk), which keep the yolk suspended in the center of the egg. The egg then passes through the isthmus, where it gains inner and outer shell membranes. Finally, the formation of the eggshell takes place over several hours in the uterus of the bird, also known as the shell gland. Not quite as magical as an egg-laying rabbit, but fascinating nonetheless!

Visit the AAV Amazing Aspects of Aviculture Blog:
https://www.aav.org/blogpost/1787676/487048/Will-you-being-dyeing-eggs-to-celebrate-spring-and-the-Easter-holiday-this-month

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04/05/2023

Salmonella can infect pets, too
Like people, pets can be sickened by salmonella bacteria, which can infect them when they eat raw food or explore animal carcasses, veterinarian Katie Tolbert says. While there are numerous causes of gastrointestinal illness in pets, any animal that displays poor appetite for longer than a day or two, along with regular vomiting, diarrhea or persistent lethargy, among other changes, should be seen by a veterinarian, and family members should practice good hygiene to avoid being infected themselves. Full Story: Texas A&M University (College Station) (3/30)