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Itching (or pruritus) is one of the most common reasons that our canine patients present to us. It can also be one of the most frustrating conditions for both owners and veterinarians to manage. While itching may seem like a straightforward problem, the cause (and...

To A Future Veterinarian, Remember this field is rewarding yet difficult, you will have high points and also low points. Know that you will be a wonderful doctor, you are already a wonderful person dedicating your life to the care and treatment of animals. Surround...

I may be a little biased, but I think there are not many things in life that are as exciting and wonderful as having and loving a pet. God really outdid Himself when he created dogs and cats. They each have such a special personality, and create such a unique place in...

Pet Insurance   What is pet insurance?  Pet Insurance is very similar to supplemental insurance for people. It is a service provided by an insurance company where you, the client, pay a monthly fee and(or) deductibles. In exchange, the insurance company will cover the...

It is pretty clear that the world has been turned upside down in the past couple of weeks. What started out as a possible concern has now turned into a life-altering event. COVID-19 has brought uncertainty, fear, and isolation. During this time, those in the medical...

One of my favorite parts of being a veterinarian is that none of my days are the same. Each day I see different cases, emergencies, and creatures. All of my clients are different and great in their own special way. Most days, I go home to my husband and tell him all...

January is here! The month of resolutions! I know I typically make some sort of resolution about my health, so I thought I would talk about something that impacts my patients’ health greatly. It’s time to talk about nutrition. If there is one thing that is talked a...

It is officially my favorite time of the year! I am like a child during the Christmas season. I love the carols, the pretty packages, the trees, the lights! But most of all, I love the weather! I was made for cold weather and love snow more than anything else! While...

We all know that we live in a world that is all about convenience. Our gas stations now have drive-throughs. Amazon is beating out local brick and mortar stores. Grocery stores have drive-thru pick up services. Absolutely everything is aiming to be more convenient. It...

As a veterinarian, there are cases I see on a daily basis that are hard on me. Some of them are the old dog that families have to say goodbye to. Some are the tragic cases that no one sees coming, like car accidents. But the ones that seem to be harder and harder for...

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the color changes, the cooling of the weather, and, of course, the football games! One part of the season that I am NOT a big fan of are the diseases that seem to pop up. Yep – it’s getting close to cold and flu...

How many times per day do you brush your teeth? How many times per year do you getyour teeth professionally cleaned? How often do you floss? The answers you hopefullygave (and the ones your doctor wants to hear) are two, every six months, and daily. Nowlet’s be...

One of my favorite holidays is coming up! I love the Fourth of July! I love thinking about the history of the day. I love spending time with my friends and family. And, of course, I love the fireworks! I’ve always loved fireworks, and, in my opinion, the bigger and...

April showers brought May flowers, and now the June sunshine is coming! Kids are getting out of school, parks and swimming pools are filling up, and pets are outside enjoying the warmth with us! This weather is perfect for snow cones and lemonade, but it sure is tough...

One of my favorite parts of veterinary medicine is preventative medicine. Why? Because it’s the best and easiest way for me to keep my patients happy and healthy. The center of preventative medicine is vaccinations. In today’s society, vaccinations have fallen under...

I love the Texas Panhandle. I love the land and the people. My favorite time of year has always been Spring because it brings the rains. I LOVE watching the storms roll in and bless our land! But with those storms come some pesky little critters. That’s right… April...

March is here already! The weather is getting sunny, birds are starting to chirp, and we can almost see the colors of Spring headed our way! What most people don’t know is that March is Poison Prevention Month. So in honor of that, I thought I would take some time to...

In the past two weeks, Swann Animal Clinic alone has treated EIGHT dogs for rattlesnake bites. If your dog is bitten by a rattlesnake, bites can be fatal, especially if left untreated. Your pet's chances for survival increase if your dogs have been vaccinated for a...