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Helping Dogs with Low Vision or Blindness
As veterinary medicine advances, San Antonio dogs are living longer and longer. With advancing age, more geriatric diseases are becoming prevalent. Problems with vision, such as occurs with catara ...
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Ear Problems for Pets
Ear problems in pets seem to be just as common as in children, if not more so. Veterinarians see ear disease in all breeds of dog, but some are predisposed to ear problems such as the American Coc ...

The Myth of Natural
Pet owners occasionally tell veterinarians they are reluctant to use prescription medicine, spot-on flea products, heartworm preventatives, etc, because they would rather use something that is na ...

Basic Dog Training
Although there are various techniques used to train dogs in San Antonio, the basics of any training regime are consistency and plenty of exercise. Discipline and affection are also key to a well-t ...

Matters of the Heart
Many diseases of people also occur in TX pets. A problem that is common in people, dogs, and cats is heart disease. While these disorders have some things in common, many ailments of the heart in ...

Anesthesia Free Dentistry
Does your dog have stinky breath? Do your cats teeth look brown? In fact, periodontal disease is the most common disease that pets develop. It is estimated that 80 to 85% of San Antonio, TX dogs ...

Bloat & Gastric Torsion

Vertigo or Old Dog Vestibular Syndrome
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV)

Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

Exams, Vaccinations, Etc.
Obedience & Training

Online Games & Quizzes
Printable Games & Puzzles
Wellness Coloring Book

The Bird Dance
Dog Dancing like Travolta
Boxer on Trampoline