Exploring the Importance of Canine Fitness
Canine fitness spans beyond keeping your dog thin. An active lifestyle is paramount to both your pet’s mental and physical wellness. To mitigate the risks of sedentism and canine obesity, we’re here to take advantage of Canine Fitness Month by exploring the role of exercise in your dog’s life. Physical Aspects of Canine Fitness Without […]
Tips for Keeping Your Dog’s Teeth Healthy
You know how important it is to take your dog to the veterinarian for regular check-ups, but did you know that taking care of your dog’s teeth is just as important? Just like humans, dogs can suffer from tooth decay and other oral health problems that affect their overall well-being. Let’s take a look at […]
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Sugar Land Animal Hospital Prepares for Holiday Boarding Season
Make Your Holiday Boarding Reservations Soon! Looking for a place where your cat or dog family can enjoy their holidays while you are out of town? Lake Olympia Animal Hospital is a Sugar Land Animal Hospital. Whether you live in Sugar Land or Missouri City, Lake Olympia Animal Hospital has cat condos and “rooms with a view” for […]
Introducing Foraging Parrot Style
Many parrot owners are now well versed in foraging techniques for their birds. However, some of you may not be familiar with the concept or how to best incorporate it into your parrot’s routine. Foraging is simply the process of looking for and finding food. This natural process can be very different from one species […]
Sugar Land Veterinarian Staying On Top Of Canine Medicine
Sugar Land veterinarian, Dr. Brode recently attended a continuing education conference in San Antonio at the Southwestern Veterinary Symposium. It is a large meeting that provides a variety of educational topics to help practicing veterinarians learn about the latest research and products in veterinary medicine. One of the most exciting new medications that will be […]
To spay or not to spay… your Rabbit, Guinea Pig, or Rat
Today, most people who purchase or adopt rabbits, guinea pigs, and other exotic small mammals recognize the necessity and benefit of routine veterinary examinations. Public awareness of common diseases has improved and more small mammals see the veterinarian at least annually. However, many may still believe routine surgeries such as spays and neuters are too […]
Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD)
Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is one of the most common problems seen in cats. Investigators have tried to isolate a single cause for this disease syndrome but have been unsuccessful. Theories proposed and studied include dietary factors, viruses, urinary tract calculi (stones), early neutering, and environmental factors. In each case of FLUTD we […]
Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) – Part 2
The most important change that can be made is to increase the amount of water that your cat takes in. This is most easily done by feeding canned food. Water can be added to the canned food as well. Many cats prefer to drink running water and cat fountains will meet this need. Flavoring their […]
Daisy Biggest Loser Day 1
We decided to do our own weight loss story here at LOAH, using the new Hill’s Metabolic Diet. Studies have shown that keeping your pet at an ideal weight can actually extend their lives by as long as 2 years! This is Daisy, a 4.5 year old Labrador owned by our receptionist Cathy, and like […]