Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory officials are reminding pet owners that with rising mosquito populations comes the need for testing and prevention against heartworms. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Dog owners encouraged to be aware of heartworm risk as temperatures rise

  • By Mallory Pfeifer │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Pet owners must take action to ensure their four-legged friends stay warm and healthy through the winter season. (Photo courtesy of OSU Extension.)

Keep dogs safe this winter

Dogs, cats, and other animal companions that share your home can be at risk if they ingest houseplants that are poisonous to them. (Photo: Bruce J. Black and Emily Steele, Illinois Extension)

Keep their paws off overwintering indoor plants

Funny French Bulldog dog puppy with head in spooky Halloween trick or treat basket in front of black and orange paper streamers (Photo: iStock - Firn)

Avoid a night of fright for your dogs

  • By Mallory Pfeiffer │ Texas A&M Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Livestock guardian dogs provide ranchers with a way to combat predators. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller)

Livestock guardian dogs: Unsung heroes of the livestock protection business

The next Livestock Guardian Dog webinar on Aug. 17 will discuss predatory behavior. (Photo by Michael Miller, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

Livestock guardian dog webinar will focus on predatory behavior