Veterinarian Shelby Neely explains what compounded medications are and when they might be a good choice for your pet. If you’ve ever had to give your dog a pill and ended up with it on the floor, or worse, in your hair, you know medicating pets isn’t always simple. Cats are notorious for their...

Late November 2025 brought alarming news to the U.S. equine community: the equine herpesvirus strain EHV-1 — including its deadly neurologic form, Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) — has erupted across central Texas and beyond, linked to a major rodeo event in Waco. What...

Veterinarian Shelby Neely loves celebrating the holidays with her entire family, including the four-legged family members! In her latest blog, she outlines how to safely share your holiday feast with your pets. For many people, the holidays are all about family and gratitude, but also food. A...

Veterinarian Shelby Neely explains why it’s important to address the problem of pet obesity. It’s understandable why pets gain too much weight. It all comes down to how much we love them. There’s nothing a pet loves more than an extra meal or snacks. It’s hard to resist when we...

Veterinarian Shelby Neely explains how important regular wellness vet visits are to your pet’s overall health.  Unfortunately, dogs and cats used to be kept outdoors to hunt, keep mice away, and guard the stock and property. Today, they live quite different lives. We call ourselves pet...

Plants can beautify both your home’s interior and outdoor living areas. Some plants, however, are toxic to pets. Veterinarian Shelby Neely explains which plants pose danger to your four-legged family members.  Many pet parents get a great deal of pleasure out of decorating their homes with...