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 With the Recent Rabies cases in The Colony a quick note on Rabies. Rabies Awareness: Information and Instructions for School Kids and Their Families What is rabies? • A sickness affecting the brain of mammals – animals with hair. • Rabies makes wild animals act strangely: no fear of people, have trouble walking or flying

Fun water activities with your dog  By Dr. Brent Bilhartz With Frisco temperatures climbing into the 90s, now is a great time for a dip with your dog. Whether it’s in the pool, lake, a fountain, or the ocean, water activities are a wonderful way to chill out and cool down with your pup. Before

Cool down with your dog with this summer Julaine Hunter, DVM LazyPaw Animal Hospitals Warmer summer months are a great time to chill with your four legged friend outside. But when warm weather turns hot, you should take extra precautions to keep your pup cool.  Dogs pant instead of sweat, but when weather is hot

Heat stroke Julaine Hunter, DVM Diplomate ABVP (Equine Practice) LazyPaw Animal Hospitals Hyperthermia is the scientific name for elevated body temperature.  In dogs, elevations of rectal temperatures above 103°F are considered to be abnormal and hyperthermic.  In the absence of illness, body temperatures in excess for 106°F are commonly attributable to exposure to excessive external

 Fourth of July – Firecracker Anxiety The Fourth of July is a fantastically fun holiday crammed with celebration, food, friends, and of course—fireworks. Though fireworks can be the highlight of the season for adults and kids, for pets they can be confusing, nerve-racking, and even terrifying. This holiday season don’t ignore your pet’s anxiety about

2nd Annual 4th of July 10-Mile Hump Honors Veterans Tomorrow North Texas veterans and their families and supporters will be walking 10 miles to honor those who have served in US military organizations. This year Drs. Hunter and Bilhartz will be participating together with their little family.  The march will kick off at 7:30 am

 How to Pick the Right Boarding Facility for Your Dog By Dr. Brent Bilhartz Leaving your furry friend behind when you have to travel can cause a lot of anxiety, and not just for Fido or Fifi. It’s scary to trust the care of your fuzzy family member to someone else, which is why we’ve

Summer Travel Tips for Pets By Brent Bilhartz As we turn the corner on the summer solstice, lots of us are planning a vacation that might include Fido or Fifi. Before you hit the road with your furry friend, consider these tips to help your trip be as fun and safe as possible. The best

  LazyPaw participated in the Prosperity Place Fun Run as a top-level sponsor on Saturday, May 18. The annual run benefits Prosperity Place, a center for children with special needs that offers therapeutic and financial services to these children and their families.  This safe haven revolves around the idea that a family is a child’s

LazyPaw Animal Hospitals participated in and donated to the Frisco Sunrise Rotary Paddy Dash 5K on March 9, a run that benefitted the North Texas Military Association (NTXMA). The NTXMA is a group of military veterans and their friends and family dedicated to ensuring veterans get the recognition they deserve and help they need. NTXMA

  The LazyPaw staff spent their Memorial Day at the DFW National Cemetery placing flags on the gravestones in remembrance of the many fallen veterans. More than 1,300 volunteers joined them, including three new groups to the Memorial Day tradition. Volunteers adorned the gravesites, adding a patriotic touch to each and every gravestone that resulted

LazyPaw’s very own Dr. Julaine Hunter put down her stethoscope and picked up a hammer to participate in helping the Hope Park Build Week from April 5th to April 14th in Frisco, Texas. Hope Park Build Week is a construction event working to build a park to accommodate students with special needs, helping with sensory

Bordetella bronchiseptica is a ubiquitous bacterial organism which causes respiratory disease and is most commonly seen in canine patients; however, strains do affect other mammalian species. Spread or transmission is typically through direct contact to respiratory secretions thus the greatest risk of exposure occurs in situations where dogs are in close proximity to one another:

Dr. Brent Bilhartz, LazyPaw Animal Hospitals veterinarian and local, small business owner, attended this year’s Frisco Young Entrepreneur Academy’s (YEA) investor meeting tonight. Presentations were made to a panel of local investors in the event sponsored by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce, Frisco Economic Development Corporation and the City of Frisco’s Independent School District, a culmination

Julaine Hunter, DVM Elfie goes to school! Today Dr. Hunter accompanied Elfie, LazyPaw Animal Hospitals’ official Canine Ambassador, to Frisco’s premier Montessori school, Frisco Montessori Academy. With Dr. Hunter’s assistance, Elfie demonstrated the mechanics of dog teeth brushing, the basics of dog grooming , including nail trimming and coat brushing, as well as the importance of

2/28/13 Citizen’s Police Academy, week 2 Today we continued to expand our understanding of the responsibilities and tasks of another level of the Frisco Police Department’s Organizational Chart. We met with experts in various upper echelons of administration who are responsible for overseeing an effective and productive police force through all levels of the rank

By Julaine Hunter, DVM                                                                                            26 February 2013       This past Thursday evening I joined several other Frisco residents at the Frisco Police Department for the first class of this year’s Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA). The stated goal of the program is to “improve the relationship and rapport between the Frisco Police and the citizens of Frisco.” 

LazyPaw Animal Hospitals is very active in the Frisco community and we enjoy networking with other businesses right here in Frisco. Our practice manager Kinsey Eliot joined the Frisco Chamber February 20, 2013 to honor two of our local businesses and wants to give them a shout out. The first ribbon cutting ceremony was for a

Raccoons and Distemper Virus, Companion Animal Risks J. Hunter, DVM, 3 February 2013 Many clients have expressed concern with regards to recent, local reports of raccoon distemper cases. Closely related to the human measles virus, the viral agent, CDV or canine distemper virus.  CDV is typically contracted by animals in an immune susceptible state. In dogs, this

On Saturday, February 2, 2013, Dr. Hunter assisted What A Great Dog owner and instructor, Maureen Patin, during back to back puppy socialization sessions. Designed to encourage exposure to other young dogs in a structured, safe environment while under the direct supervision of a WAGD trainer, classes incorporate the teachings of celebrated behaviorist, Dr. Ian

Dr. Hunter will be returning to Stafford Middle School for the Spartans’ annual career day event on Friday, January 18th. Joining her to augment her presentation about careers in veterinary medicine will be Katydid, a kid-loving and keen, canine assistant. Katy serves to provide a 3-D perspective of how small animal veterinarians do what they do and

This week Dr. Hunter will be joining many Frisco residents in attending the annual TEEX (Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service) 2013 Leadership Development Symposium. This symposium is designed for fire and EMS service staff, command members and citizens desirous of developing their management and leadership skills, improving their knowledge of methods to protect the public

Debuting in his first television interview, Dr. Brent Bilhartz will be visiting with Hilary Kennedy and Kimberly Schlegel Whitman on our newest local hit morning show: Texas Living.   The show is scheduled to air live on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 between 12PM and 1PM, CST.    Dr. Bilhartz will be discussing fun methods for

Yesterday, Katydid and I had the honor of sharing our respective jobs: doggie doctor assistant/demo-dog extraordinaire and doggy/kitty doctor with the children of the The Goddard School in Frisco.   After introductions, ours and theirs, we discussed basic dog and cat care. The Goddard students were very thorough in their list of necessary pet items: brush,