Bob's Blog - Animal Hospital of Rowlett

One of the most important parts of the veterinary visit actually starts at home.  This is the "art" of getting your cat into the carrier, then into the car, then into the clinic - without raising their "FAS" or Fear/Anxiety/Stress scale.  The more fearful...

Moth balls
It's that time of year again for the snakes to come about.  Some people will use moth balls as a snake repellant but these are actually toxic to dogs, cats and other animals. Plus, they don't work well at repelling the snakes.  Dogs like to eat anything...

Hair ties not so fun for some cats
Hair ties can be very entertaining for a lot of cats and provide hours of fun. But these are not good toys!  Many cats actually eat them and have to undergo surgery to remove them. Here's and x-ray of a kitty who had eaten multiple hair ties and got...

Cats and arthritis it's a real thing
In one recent study 90% of cats over 12 years of age had radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative, progressive and irreversible condition. It's also PAINFUL!  The elbows and hips are the most affected joints in cats but...