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Going Outside the Litter Box

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

Seventeen years of sharing my life with my cat Midnight has perfectly synced our schedules. Every day we wake up, eat, watch TV, and go to sleep together. If I hit “snooze” too many times, she perches at the foot of my bed and yowls until I wake up. When it’s time for her thyroid

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Spaying and Neutering Provides Numerous Benefits

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

On a cold autumn evening in 1999, my cat Midnight was born homeless under somebody’s front porch. As black-cat superstition foretells, the odds were stacked against her from day one—Midnight was also born the tiniest in her family. Fortunately for Midnight, her early struggles gave her a spicy attitude and a scrappy will to survive.

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Choosing the Right Leash

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

Carey and Tana the malamute strolled along the shore and listened to the crashing waves. Tana relaxed as the cool breeze blew through his thick grey fur… But then he spotted a future friend prancing toward him. Before thinking twice, Tana sprinted toward his new playmate kicking clouds of sand behind him, completely unaware of

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Feline Coronavirus and FIP

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

“Coronavirus?” I took the thick red folder out of my Aunt Susan’s outstretched arm, her brand new kitten Paige on my heels, chasing the long string of yarn that Susan had tied to my belt loop. Susan had adopted Paige only the day before and the animal shelter had sent home a plethora of information

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Seasonal Allergies in Dogs

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

On the first hot day of the year, Daisy can always be found lounging on the backyard bench. She is so reluctant to leave the toasty cushions that somebody usually has to go out there and make her come inside before she gets overheated. When she finally does come in, she is always so itchy

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Annual Lepto Vaccination

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

Foxy spent her life visiting the horses next door, racing the neighbor’s dogs through the brush, and harassing squirrels who lived in the towering pine trees behind my grandparents’ house. After jumping through leaf piles my cousins and I worked so hard to rake, she would plop down to take a long nap in the

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Fatty Foods and Pancreatitis

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

The butter had vanished. But it couldn’t have gone too far, Becca had only left the kitchen for a second. She searched among the assortment of ingredients she had set on the counter in preparation for baking cookies. As she checked under the table, she heard a smacking sound coming from the living room… Hera

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Gastrointestinal Upset in Dogs

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

Magic trotted along the sidewalk as far ahead of me as his leash would allow. He paused, sniffed the grass, and turned around in a little circle. I pulled the plastic clean-up bag out of my pocket in response to this ritual. Once I approached him, his obvious diarrhea told me something was very wrong

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Never Leave a Dog in a Hot Car

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

The morning forecast had predicted a high of 103 degrees and I could almost see the steam coming off the parking lot from my lunch table by the window. The sun reflected off my Jeep’s windshield which was probably already reaching an oven-like temperature. I thought about my middle school classmate’s science project when he

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The Wellness Visit is Worth the War

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

When the time for Midnight’s annual wellness visit rolls around, she treats the entire day like a living nightmare. Once I take the cat crate out of the closet, she immediately darts under the bed and hisses her declaration of war. After I fish her out and attempt to lower her into the crate, she

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Feline Chronic Renal Disease and SubQ Fluids: Part II

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

Finn, a fourteen-year-old cat with chronic renal disease, began subcutaneous fluid treatment to help his body deal with toxins that his kidneys were no longer able to process normally. Subcutaneous, also called subQ for short, means just beneath the skin. SubQ fluid is received through a needle connected to a fluid line (a long, flexible

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Feline Chronic Renal Disease and SubQ Fluids: Part I

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

I stared at the YouTube video on my phone of a cute pig eating a cookie, attempting to distract myself from the heavy dread I felt. I tuned out the irritated meows coming from Midnight’s carrier and tried to believe her blood work results were going to be fine. Even after two years of surprisingly

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Frisco Animal Services and Tomorrow’s Local Election

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

The impact of Frisco’s rapid growth on citizens and public safety departments remains at the forefront of many conversations regarding tomorrow’s local election. Candidates for mayor Bob Allen and Jeff Cheney have expressed their intentions to effectively handle this rapid growth and support public safety departments. Bob Allen has stated “Public safety must remain our

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Early Stages of Feline Chronic Renal Disease

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

Midnight is only five years younger than I am, so her veterinarian had already warned me about the prevalence of chronic renal disease among senior cats. But while Midnight’s diagnosis was not shocking, that didn’t make the news any easier to hear. Because she had not yet shown any of the symptoms I was watching

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Declawing a Destructive Cat?

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

As my cousin Karen filled out the stack of adoption forms, her new kitten Rose fussed and pushed the sides of the cardboard take-home box so hard Karen feared she would escape. Karen remembered the shelter volunteer’s straightforward warning: “This one’s a terror”. But when they first met, Rose’s baby meow and big adorable eyes

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Xylitol Poisoning

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

My best friend Liz and her Shepherd mix Luna have been a package deal since the day Liz found her at a local rescue. Where Liz goes, Luna enthusiastically follows. But nobody ever minds, because watching Luna hop from person to person and squeeze all one-hundred pounds of herself onto someone’s crushed lap makes every

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The Inescapable E-Collar

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

Our newly adopted stray Mella was obviously not a member of the feral cat colony which occupied our neighborhood. The feral cats would do anything to avoid humans as much as possible, even if that meant using storm drains as a travel system and only venturing out for food late at night. But Mella purposefully

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Treating and Preventing Fleas

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

Focus on the textbook I reminded myself for the hundredth time. But before I was able to delve back into my study guide, I heard it again: cling cling cling cling cling— the jingling sound Magic’s collar made while he desperately scratched an intense itch. Once he repeated this very loud and exhausting routine, I

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Lilies are Toxic to Cats

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

Lilies were once one of my favorite flowers, but I have now banned them from my house after learning they place my cat Midnight’s health at risk. Midnight and I are very lucky that she never nibbled the cut lilies I used to keep on the coffee table, because even a small snack could have

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Car Rides with Pets

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

My dog Magic’s nails dug into my leg as he hopped up and down to get a better look at the smiling Golden Retriever hanging her head out the car window in the left lane. “Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop!” I chanted while I desperately clutched the wheel with two fingers and nudged him toward the

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Introducing New Pets

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

It only took Magic a couple days after his adoption to prove that he got along great with humans. He was gentle with children who wanted to pet him, automatically trusted anyone with a house key, and loved to swing in the hammock with my friends. Trying to predict how he would behave around my

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Adopting a cat with Feline Leukemia Virus

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

At 1:00 in the morning, the movie I had been watching was suddenly interrupted by a very loud baby crying outside my window. Upon hurriedly opening my front door, I realized the sound was not not made by a baby, but by the emaciated, desperate, stray cat springing out of the bushes and screaming for

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Adopting a Heartworm Positive Dog

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

As Mom and I looked inside each kennel at our local animal shelter, the decision before us became increasingly difficult— every dog needed love just as much as the last one. In the small dog area, we spotted a little scruffy mutt. His hair was so long and matted he looked like a black and

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The E-Collar Helps Minor Problems

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

As my dog Magic aged, he became less like the carefree spirit we had adopted and instead grew quite irritable. In his younger years he was cheerful rather than crotchety, but as his fur began to gray and his fuse shortened, he seemed more like an old man character one would see in a movie

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Ear Infection Treatment for Dogs

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Lauren Stringer

Around my house, the exclamation “Magic stinks!” was not uncommon. Every dog has an unpleasant habit or two, but Magic’s most beloved hobbies were really gross. In his eyes, the cat’s litter box was an all you can eat buffet, a rotten dead squirrel was a rare treasure, and a smelly running shoe was the

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Shelby Passed Her CVA Level II

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Dr. Julaine Hunter

Shelby Passed!! She is now a Certified Veterinary Assistant Level II At LazyPaw Animal Hospitals we take every opportunity to celebrate each other’s accomplishments. Birthdays, anniversaries, new baby arrivals or academic achievements are all fair game. We are pleased to announce that our very own Shelby Aton is now a Level II Certified Veterinary Assistant!!! In our

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Dog Sprayed by Skunk

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Dr. Julaine Hunter

Texas is a great place for your dog to be sprayed buy a skunk, being the biggest state in the Union, it only makes sense that we would have five distinct skunk species, way more than any other state! Given this fact, if you or your pets are prone to stray from the beaten path,

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Girl Scout Animal Helper Badge

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Dr. Julaine Hunter

As part of our ongoing commitment to service to our local community, LazyPaw Animal Hospitals was thrilled to host members of Girl Scout Troop 36 and assist them in attaining their Girl Scout Animal Helper Badge. The purpose of this badge is to aid scouts in learning about the numerous ways in which animals assist their

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Canine Allergies in Texas

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Aimee Lenz

Dog Allergies in Texas. Atopic dermatitis. Allergic skin disease. Atopy. They all mean the same thing. Your pet is allergic to something, and it’s usually something outside. While our allergies involve itchy eyes and watery noses, our pet’s allergies typically result in itchy skin which can get pretty uncomfortable considering the skin is the largest

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Fowler Middle School 2016 Career Day

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Dr. Julaine Hunter

The Fowler Falcons honored our clinic by inviting me and KatyDid back for our sixth annual career day visit this past November! A fantastic, Frisco Independent School District Middle School, Fowler’s career counselors like presenters to get down to the nitty gritty of their jobs by sharing as much detail about them as possible and

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Wester Middle School 2016 Career Day

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Dr. Julaine Hunter

This year KatyDid and I had to good fortune to be invited back to Frisco Independent School District’s Wester Middle School for the 6th year in a row to participate in their annual career day program. Wester’s career day goals are to encourage students to begin thinking about their futures beyond school from local professionals

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Paws and Give Thanks 2016

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Dr. Julaine Hunter

For the past three years the student members of USITT, United States Institute of Theatre Technology, have worked hard to support local animal care facilities. Mr. Shurr, faculty member and Director of the Theater Department of Reedy High School is spear-heading their efforts again this year. Collin County Animal Services will be the recipient of USITT’s annual Paws

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2016 Santa Pet Picts

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Dr. Julaine Hunter

This year’s third annual pet picts with Santa was a rousing success. Not only were numerous, generous donations collected from our clients for the benefit of Frisco Family Services’ Food Pantry, but we hosted over 77 families in a little under three hours! What does this tell us?!! Well, at our after event review we concluded

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Pet Pictures with Santa 2016

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Brent Bilhartz

Join us at LazyPaw Animal Hospitals for our 6th Annual Pet Pictures with Santa this Saturday, December 3rd! We will take photos from 2:00-5:00. We will also provide a Winter Wonderland scene option for anyone who might be shy around the Big Guy. All LazyPaw patients, their families, and the general public are welcome! In addition

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Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Brent Bilhartz

With its full sized body and its short little legs, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an easy breed to recognize. Originally bred for herding sheep these stocky, solid and athletic dogs are incredible fast and determined pets. There are actually two different breeds of Corgis, the Pembroke and the Cardigan. Interestingly enough the two are

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A Hairless Breed: The Chinese Crested

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Brent Bilhartz

Originally brought into the United States as a sort of a novelty breed, the Chinese Crested has really come into its own as a wonderful companion pet and unique breed of dog. There are actually two forms of the Chinese Crested, one with a silky, coat, known as the Powder Puff, and one that is

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The Lovable Lhasa Apso

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Brent Bilhartz

Another of the toy sized long haired companion dogs, the Lhasa Apso has become a very popular companion dog all over the world. Sometimes mistaken for a Shih Tzu, these dogs are really very distinctive in both appearance and personality. When the coat of the Lhasa Apso is left long, it is really amazing and

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The Bouvier des Flandres

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Brent Bilhartz

Besides just having a very unusual name, the Bouvier des Flandres is really a very unusual breed of dog. More commonly known by the shortened moniker of the Bouvier, this breed originated in what are now the countries of France and Belgium. Unlike some breeds, the exact ancestors of the modern Bouvier des Flandres are

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Do animals have a sense of humor?

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Brent Bilhartz

Do animals have a sense of humor? Scientists trying to develop a better antidepressant pharmaceutical have made an accidental discovery—that animals have a funny bone. In the course of researching a pill to make life a little sunnier for people feeling blue, researchers found out that rats really do laugh when tickled, and that this

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Help your pet with fear of the vacuum

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Brent Bilhartz

The sound of a vacuum is a source of modern comfort to humans—to us, it signals a quick route to a clean floor. To your dog or cat, the same noise signals unexplained chaos. Some of our patients at LazyPaw Animal Hospitals were raised inside the home from day one, so they’re more used

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Why is my cat scared of rain?

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Brent Bilhartz

Storms can be fun to watch, but not if you’re a cat. Plenty of our feline patients at LazyPaw Animal Hospitals have major reactions to the weather, especially thunderstorms and sometimes even rain. Whenever it rains, and sometimes even before it rains, a few of our feline friends get the shakes, meow like crazy, and

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Help your pet with fear of the vet

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Brent Bilhartz

Leashes being yanked out of hands, waiting room accidents, constant whining, meowing, and barking… Loving animals through their anxiety is all in a day’s work for the front of office staff at LazyPaw Animal Hospitals. Though it’s unlikely that most pet patients will ever learn to jump for joy at the prospect of a vet

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How to find a new home for your pet

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Brent Bilhartz

The decision to find a new home for a pet is never an easy one, but sometimes circumstances make it impossible to take care of your animal. There are lots of reasons people have to make the heartbreaking decision to give a pet up. Financial hardship, major health struggles, animal behavior issues, and other lifestyle

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Look No Further Than The Whippet

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Brent Bilhartz

The first thing that many people assume when they see a Whippet for the first time is that they are looking at a miniature Greyhound. In fact, they are looking at a unique breed of dog with the Greyhound as one of its ancestors. Large Greyhounds were crossed with the much smaller Italian Greyhound to

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Protect your pet from animal thieves

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Brent Bilhartz

Pet owners are aware of common dangers for their animal friends such as accidental poisoning, getting lost, and everyday scrapes. However, most pet lovers don’t think about potential kidnapping by pet thieves, especially in LazyPaw Animal Hospitals’ home community of lovely Frisco. There’s no need to hide Fluffy away under lock and key for

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DIY pet toys

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Brent Bilhartz

LazyPaw Animal Hospitals is all about toys lately, and though we’ve pointed out some amazing (and amazingly expensive) possible additions to your pet’s collection, we wanted to share the secrets of some of our favorite homemade toys that ring in at a total cost ranging between zero and just a few dollars. Bonus: They don’t

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Try these DIY pet toys instead

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Brent Bilhartz

LazyPaw Animal Hospitals love toys! Er, I mean, we love giving toys to our favorite animal patient friends. There are plenty of expensive pet toys on the market, but just as the child who opens a new zillion-dollar gadget will often play with the box instead, most pets are glad to play with anything that’s

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Gifts for the world’s most pampered pets

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Brent Bilhartz

We’ve hunted down some interesting toys and gear for the world’s most adventurous pets as well as those suffering from a streak of total boredom. But today LazyPaw Animal Hospitals is profiling the holy grail of pet product categories—the chicest, and sometimes most ridiculous, toys and more for pets who know how to redefine what

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Gifts for the world’s most (and least) adventurous pets

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Brent Bilhartz

LazyPaw Animal Hospitals is on an imaginary shopping spree for our favorite cats and canines, and though these high-tech, high-fashion, and high-octane toys may be out of a reasonable price range, they are still fun (and funny) to marvel at. Umbrellas designed just for small pets. Frisco vet patients may not see quite enough

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Gifts for under-stimulated pets

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Brent Bilhartz

LazyPaw Animal Hospitals loves entertaining our pet patients, especially because watching them have fun is so entertaining to us! There is no one toy that will interest every animal, but this list of handpicked oddball toys is devoted to our furry friends who may be suffering from a spell of ennui. From puzzling to downright

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