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Pet food recalls giving owners the jitters

Many pet owners have very appropriate questions about recalls. Aside from mail to me on this topic, Dr. Tony Buffington, veterinary nutritionist at the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine-Columbus, says there's been lots of Internet buzz among his colleagues.

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  • Cats & Dogs are Different When it Comes to a Natural Approach

    There are a number of ways that make cats and dogs very different when it comes to a natural approach. Cats are carnivores and dogs are omnivores.  Both need moisture in their diets but cats more so.  You should always use muscle testing to find the appropriate diet for your dog or cat.   A 100% dry diet has never muscle tested for any of our own animals or those of a client.  Sometimes a dry and wet diet will be the best though.  When you do feed dry, make sure you ...

  • HHS Labor Day Huge Adoption Specials

    Houston Humane Society celebrates LABRADOR Day Weekend and Hard Working Cats!

  • CAP’s Back to School Adopt-A-Thon!

    Economic Conditions Leave Many Pets Homeless With over 250 cats and dogs in need of loving homes, Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP), located at 11925 Katy Frwy (77079)., will host a three-day Adopt-A-Thon on Friday and Saturday Sept. 10th & 11th beginning at 11 AM until 5 PM and on Sunday, Sept. 12th from 1 PM until 5:30 PM. Each adopted pet will have been spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated, Micro chipped and presented with a Free Pet Care Gift Bag. CAP will waive the adoption fee by 50% for any pet over ...

  • Pet Portraits At Urban Tails In Houston Sept. 15-16

    Lori Brewer of Waterford Portrait Design is coming to Urban Tails in Midtown Houston for a very special photography session for your four-legged friend. Wednesday, September 15th and Thursday, September 16th $25 fee (+tax) includes a mini session and 4×5 print.  Special pricing will be available on larger prints, sterling portrait rings, canvas prints & custom framing.  Purchase a full, in home session for 1/2 price!  Reservations are required and must be scheduled with an Urban Tails service such as daycare, full service groom or bath.  One dog per portrait.  Portrait will be taken during ...

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  • Turtles: No Snapping Matter

    Snapping turtles have a rugged build, powerful jaws, and most noticeably, a nasty temper. Don't let your dog approach one, even for a quick sniff!

  • “Wiggle Butt”

    Meet Kallie, one of our many "stars" featured throughout the Drs. Foster & Smith catalog and web site.

  • Peeking Porcupine

    Up close wild life video footage taken from a Drs. Foster & Smith office! Watch as a porcupine climbs up & down a tree, then waddles across the road.

  • Fish Dropsy

    Dropsy is a preventable bacterial infection that affects freshwater fishes where their scales raise from the body.

  • Keep Your Pets Safe from Wildlife

    Wildlife attacks on pets can happen right in their owners? backyards, even in urban areas. Here are some precautions that can help keep your pet safe from wildlife.

  • Thank a Dog

    On National Dog Day, we recognize how dogs enrich our lives. They love us unconditionally, protect us, and can even help our medical health!

  • Agility Recap: We’re on a roll!

    Dog agility is so much fun - especially when you achieve a clean run in the Excellent level of AKC dog agility!

  • Dog Activities To Help Them Thrive!

    Dogs are smart and thrive when learning new things. Are you helping your dog get the mental workout that he needs to thrive?

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