Well, this blog entry was originally to share details, benefits, and ease concerns about Chickweed (Stellaria media); a weedy plant I briefly researched a few years ago because the dogs like to nibble on various bits of greenery in the backyard, this one in particular. Our plant looked like it matched Chickweed photos, ours just […]
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This news was released today by the Rabies Challenge Fund. California Rabies Medical Exemption AB 258 Signed into Law On Friday, October 7, 2011, California’s Governor signed a rabies medical exemption into law, Molly’s Bill (AB 258), http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11–12/bill/asm/ab_0251-0300/ab_258_bill_20111007_chaptered.html. California is the 14th state to do so. For our readers not familiar with this issue, here is a […]
The Central Texas wildfires have everyone in this area worried and this week we had our own little scare when a wildfire flared up near our neighborhood. The sirens wailed for over an hour as firefighters and first responders raced to the site. We feel extremely fortunate and grateful the fire was put out in […]
The state of Texas is currently drenched, not with water, but with flames. Over 1,000 homes have burned this past week in wildfires across the state. For those needing to track the Texas fires, and/or to prepare for one crossing your path, please visit the links below. Basic info about Texas wildfires Map to current fire […]
And if you are sitting under this unrelenting heat bubble your area probably did, too. Central Texas broke temperature records, logging the hottest July on record, heck, the ENTIRE state broke a record for the hottest July on record! 99%of Texas is experiencing drought conditions, with a large portion labeled Exceptional Drought, which is the top-level, […]
We learned early on, a dog running loose in the car is a dangerous dog. Whether they are hopping about looking out the window, getting into your lap, accidentally shifting gears, turning on the window wipers, or worse, getting in the foot well when you are driving, just not a safe situation. Plus, a dog […]
Here’s a turn from our usual rabies news: there is a rabid skunk increase in Central Texas, with one man bitten last month. Austin American Statesman: Rabid skunk reports rising in Central Texas KENS 5 News: Animal Control warns of rabies outbreak in Guadalupe County While we don’t advocate the over-vaccination of pets, we do understand and […]
This week Click & Clack, Tom and Ray Magliozzi – the infamous Tappet Brothers, answered a reader’s question about whether it was safe to let her guide dog ride in the floor board of the passenger seat. For the fun and witty version of the answer, you’ll need to read their column, (available here) but the […]
You see a national story, then wonder how it might effect you and your pets. How to find out? A visit to your state’s Veterinary Medical Board website can be a quick way to check. The board is part of your state government and is usually responsible for licensing veterinarians and/or veterinary practices. Some boards cover […]
