Houston Area Pets Examiners
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There are many causes of hair loss in dogs, ranging from stress to medical disorders such as low thyroid to mite infestations such as mange. One of...
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It may be an unpleasant topic but many cats and dogs are carriers of intestinal parasites. Tiny eggs of parasites make way into the...
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A dog's eye functions much the same as any mammalian eye. The eyeball is round in shape with a light sensitive membrane, called the retina, lining the rear of the eyeball. Incoming...
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In to previous articles I started a discussion of coat color genetics in horses. Previously we have talked about base colors bay,...
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The year is winding down and once again it's time to look back on the past and plan ahead for 2010. But while you're once again...
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Many horse owners have been diligently blanketing their horses since the drop in temperature this fall and winter. With our snowy white...
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If you have an iPhone or any other smart phone, you no doubt enjoy trying out the latest and greatest apps. When I learned recently...
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Territorial marking is not exclusive to a cat. Dogs can be fierce territorial markers. The carpets, furniture and other furnishings can...
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It’s time to put to rest the little old cat lady stereotype. The winner in the recent Tidy Cats Campaign to End Cattiness Contest...
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There is a new, official World’s Tallest Dog according to Guinness World Records. Titan, a 4-year old, male neutered, white, Great...
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