Pet Insurance: How to Choose The Right One For You
Does Your Pet Need Insurance?: Pet Health Insurance BasicsShort answer? Yes.Good health doesn’t last forever. Even the healthiest pet can eventually develop kidney disease, diabetes, cancer, or swallow string or other foreign object. When illness or injury strikes, pet health insurance can help you avoid an unexpected hit to your bank account. What Should I […]
5 Health Problems That Affect Small Dogs
Small dogs usually live longer than larger dogs, but their increased lifespan doesn’t necessarily guarantee good health. In fact, these five conditions and diseases are more likely to occur in smaller dogs. BRACHYCEPHALIC AIRWAY SYNDROME Breathing problems can be an issue in small dogs with short noses and muzzles, such as Shih Tzus, Pekingese, Bully […]
August 15th is Check the Chip Day!
What is ‘Check The Chip Day‘ you ask? August 15th is a day to raise awareness with pet owners to register and update their pet’s microchip. Though many Americans have their pets microchipped, only about 60% are registered or have their information updated in the microchip registry. Did you know that microchipped dogs are more than twice as likely to be […]
Dont chew on that! Easter toxins every pet parent should be aware of.
It’s Easter! Time for Easter baskets and Easter lilies! And time to remind all of our pet parents about things to be careful about around your pets this Easter season. We know you know that chocolate is bad for dogs but it bears repeating. Chocolate eggs, chocolate bunnies, and other yummy treats are bound to […]
So what does it mean to be a veterinary technician?
One of our star team members, Zoey, gives us some inside information on what it takes to be a Licensed Veterinary Technician If you have ever brought your pet to us here at SLVS, you know that we have a team approach when it comes to the care of your furry family member. Veterinary technicians […]
Warmer weather means greater risk for snakebites
Living in Texas means being aware of the dangers of snakes. Now that the weather is beginning to get warmer, that also means being extra vigilant when it comes to our pets. As the temperature gets warmer, pit vipers such as rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cotton mouths, start to become more active. The good news is […]
New advances in human cancer research will mean more options for our pets
Cancer research in humans is constantly evolving and so too is our knowledge of how cancer starts and how it progresses in our pets. In human medicine there are now agents which act on specific molecular or genetic targets. The good news for us as pet owners is that these agents are also now being […]
My dog has a lump! What do I do?
So you are relaxing with your fur baby one night, watching some TV and giving him a belly rub when you feel it. A lump! “When did that show up?” you wonder. And more importantly, “what the heck is it?” First of all, don’t panic. As our fur babies age, they are more likely to […]
What exactly is a CAT scan?
Many of us have heard the term CAT scan, or the more correct term CT scan, but do you really know what it is? Here at Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists, we are lucky to have the ability to offer CT scans for your furry family members and we recently acquired a new CT machine which […]
Sleeping with your pet may be good for you!
For years, sleep experts have told us that having our pets sleep in the bed with us disrupts our sleep and can lead to problems with chronic fatigue. A new study however, has found that sleeping with pets may actually help you sleep better by providing a sense of security and comfort. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic […]