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Summer means it is storm season. You may not have to check with the weather service to find out if lightning is about to strike, however. The answer could be curled up in your lap or resting at your feet. According to a survey by the Associated Press and Petside.com, more than two-thirds of dog and cat owners say they’ve received weather warnings from their pets. Even more surprisingly, almost half report they’ve been alerted to bad news by their animals. Do pets really have this mysterious “sixth sense”?

Dr.Rick Moore and Dr. Lisa Walker are pleased to announce that Dr. Kellie Littrell has joined the staff of Animal Medical Center and Westside Animal Hospital as an associate veterinarian. Dr. Littrell hails from Texas A & M University, where she received her Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science as well as her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.  In addition, Dr. Littrell has a Master's Degree in Public Health from the University of Minnesota.

Dr. Littell is married to Kevin,  and they are the proud owners of Harley, Gray, Riot and Izzy.  

We want to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Littrell and invite all of our clients and patients to come by for a visit. 

When your pet needs a pill, be careful where you buy it from!

The United States Food and Drug Administration has issued a consumer alert to pet owners, warning them about the dangers of buying discounted pet drugs online. Reputable online pharmacies can help pet owners save money when they purchase prescription drugs. However, legitimate companies always require a prescription from a veterinarian before filling an order for pet drugs.  The FDA warns that its own investigations have found online companies that sell unapproved drugs or other counterfeit products. Some sites make fraudulent claims about a drug's effectiveness, while others dispense drugs without a prescription or ship expired drugs to unsuspecting pet owners.

Rabies remains a major concern worldwide, killing more than 55,000 people every year.  In the United States, one to two people die annually, and there were more than 6,700 cases of animal rabies reported in the U.S. in 2009.  What can YOU do?  Vaccinate your pets and keep them away from wildlife that can spread the disease.  Rabies is 100% preventable.  According to Dr. Charles Rupprecht, chief of the rabies program at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Your local veterinarian plays a key role in controlling rabies."

Is your cat grooming half of her hair off, or is your dog licking his paws raw?  It may well be that your pet is experiencing allergies, one of the most common health problems for pets.  Just like people, animals have allergic reactions because their immune system - the system that protects the body from foreign and potentially infectious substances - overreacts to some material.  Almost anything - pollen, dust, an ingredient in pet food, a household chemical, an insect bite - can set off an alarm in the immune system, causing it to pump out large amounts of white blood cells, hormones and other material called histamines into the bloodstream.