Radiation Oncology For Dogs and Cats
The basic science behind cancer care involves using medical treatment to damage the DNA of cancer cells, which prevents them from continuing to divide or grow. The specialty of radiation oncology is unique in that we attempt to achieve this goal by using radiation, or high energy x-rays. Radiation Oncology for dogs and cats is […]
Why Does My Pet Need a Specialist?
Veterinary care providers vary in the types of services they offer and the animals they treat. Some vets, such as emergency veterinary hospitals and internal medicine clinics, specialize in life-saving care for pets with health issues that are beyond what a general veterinary clinic can treat. In some cases, you might head straight to a […]
Common Pet Emergencies and How to Avoid Them
You’ve seen those viral memes of pets sitting somberly, their heads hanging down, handmade signs around their neck stating their crime; a down pillow reduced to feathers behind them. It’s adorable when posted on your friend’s social media page, not so funny when you’re headed to the emergency clinic at two in the morning because […]
Vet Care From Home
In order to continue our efforts to minimize the risk of infection to both our clients and our teams, we’re adding telemedicine to the services we offer at Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists and 24-hour Emergency Care Not Sure If You Need To Bring In Your Pet? With our Teletriage service we can connect you directly […]
3 More Ways To Pay Your Vet Bills At SLVS
Similar to human medicine, veterinary medicine can be expensive if you don’t have pet insurance (which we highly recommend nudge-nudge) or if your pet has unexpected needs like emergency or specialty care. 69% of Americans have less than $1,000 in their savings accounts but the average emergency veterinary visit is more than that. Emergencies are […]
Can My Pets Give Me Coronavirus?
You might have heard that there is a new strain of coronavirus and noticed the panic around its spread, especially as it relates to our pets. The team at SLVS24EC wants to offer clarity surrounding the coronavirus and our pets, particularly as it makes its way into our area. Not too long ago, a dog […]
Dogs, Cats, And Diabetes, All You Need To Know About the Diabolical Disease
Diabetes Mellitus (DM), sounds scientific, doesn’t it? It basically just means “sugar diabetes.” It’s derived from the Greek word Diabetes, meaning siphon (or to pass through), and the Latin word Mellitus, meaning honeyed or sweet. In short, diabetes mellitus causes excess sugar (sweetness) to pass through into your urine, hence the greek/Latin name. Another fun […]
Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists & 24 Hour Emergency Care Announces Expansion
“We’re excited about the expansion and the capacity to add additional services for our community. It’s imperative that we maintain the ability to support our community and have planned our expansion to keep our doors open 24/7/365.” said Alicia Williams, Senior Hospital Administrator. Since opening in 2007 by Dr. Charles Quick, board-certified veterinary radiologist, SLVS […]
4 (More) Reasons to Thank Your Pet This Pet Appreciation Week
Other than being completely instagrammable, funny, and loving creatures here are four more reasons to appreciate your pet this week. Pet dander may actually improve your immune system. Sid Kirchheimer, in Early Exposure Found to Reduce Later Risk in Children, indicates that despite the long-held belief that cats and dogs in the home could lead to […]
Making the Vet a More Positive Experience
Does your normally docile, friendly pet turn into the Tasmanian Devil the moment you pull into the veterinarian’s parking lot? It’s not unusual for pets to feel a little stressed by a visit to the vet. When your dog or cat is anxious or behaves aggressively, a simple checkup can become a difficult experience for […]