Common Household Toxins
There are many dangerous substances in our homes and on our properties that can be poisonous to our pets. Here at Ward Animal Hospital, we frequently receive calls from …
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Colic
Is your horse rolling? Looking at his flanks? Constantly getting up and down? Pawing? Dealing With Equine Colic: Here are 33 Do’s and Don’ts Understanding Colic- Colic is not …
Canine Heartworm and Intestinal Parasites
Heartworm disease Heartworm is a parasitic disease that can affect any dog regardless of age, sex or habitat. It is found in virtually all parts of the United States …
Body Condition Score
What is Body Condition Score (BCS)? The Henneke horse body condition scoring system is a numerical scale used to evaluate the amount of fat on a horse’s body. It …
Boarding
Ward’s offers full-service boarding for your dog or cat. We have 10 large runs, 12 medium / small cages all in an air-conditioned kennel. Dogs are rotated out in …
Autumn Hazards
As the air begins to cool and the leaves start to change, autumn emerges and we begin to prepare for the upcoming winter. If changing the coolant in your …
Allergies in Horses
By: Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc Overview Allergy is defined as hypersensitivity to one or more allergens (such as mold spores, pollens, or insect bites), resulting in a markedly increased reactivity …
AAEP Equine Dental Care Guidelines
Horses need dental care too! Take a look at the AAEP Equine Dental Care Guidelines. Give us a call for your horses next dental appointment! 936-564-4341 AAEP Equine Dental …
Equine Herpesvirus-1
Overview- Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1, rhinopneumonitis) is a highly contagious infection that can cause respiratory disease in weanlings and young horses, abortionin pregnant mares, and neurologic disease in adult horses. …
Benefits of Spaying and Neutering
One of the best reasons to spay or neuter your pet is to avoid adding to the problem of pet overpopulation. Every day in the United States, thousands more …