The Secret to Encouraging Fitness – and Fun It is a brand new year, and for many people that means making resolutions for a whole new 'you.' Diet, exercise, and life philosophies are renewed, but what about your pets? Becker Animal Hospital & Pet Resort wants to help you successfully follow … [Read more...]
First Annual Doggy Daycare Costume Contest a Success
November 5, 2012 by
This October 31st, the Becker Animal Hospital & Pet Resort team hosted the first annual Doggy Daycare Costume Contest. Pet owners dressed up their dogs in their cutest costumes and brought them in for a day of fun, games, photo opportunities, and a chance to win a day of FREE doggy … [Read more...]
Top 5 Movie Pet Halloween Costumes
October 19, 2012 by
At Becker Animal Hospital & Pet Resort, your local San Antonio vet and pet boarding resort, your pet is always a star! That is why this Halloween BAH will be hosting it's first annual “Doggy Day Scare” Halloween costume contest. From 8:00am until 12:00pm, pet owners can board their costumed … [Read more...]
Help Save Your Pet’s Bite and Smile
October 2, 2012 by
A smile can say a lot about a person. It can say “I'm happy,” “I'm excited,” “I'm healthy,” and many other things. It can help set the standard for personal perception, and whether or not they can eat/drink certain foods. But what does a healthy smile say about your pet? It says: “I'm … [Read more...]
How to Keep your Pets from Getting Lost
June 26, 2012 by
One of the most nerve wracking events for any loving pet owner is when their pet goes missing. Whether they had been left outside to play for a little while, or simply escaped when the door was opened, it never feels good to know that you don't know where they are. But all that pain and worry can … [Read more...]
Systematic Desensitization – Preventing And Treating Veterinary Clinic Fears
December 8, 2011 by
What is systematic desensitization? Systematic desensitization is a training method used to reduce an animal’s undesirable behaviour in response to a given object or situation. It is the most effective means of treating fears and phobias and is often combined with Counter-conditioning (this is … [Read more...]
Finding A Veterinarian For Your Pet
December 13, 2010 by
Pet Sitting - Finding A Veterinarian For Your Pet Caring for a pet is certainly not the easiest thing to do. Some animals need special treatment while other animals may become ill during their time on this earth. When a pet becomes sick, it is best to take them to a professional veterinarian. A … [Read more...]
Tips to Choose a Veterinarian
November 5, 2010 by
Tips to Choose a Veterinarian Veterinarian will be an important thing that you should consider if you have a pet. A veterinarian will help you to guard your pet's health. But, when you are about to choose a veterinarian, there are some things that you have to consider. You have to choose … [Read more...]
Being a Veterinarian Today
October 19, 2010 by
Being a Veterinarian Today A veterinarian (from Latin veterinae, "draught animals") is an animal doctor, a practitioner of veterinary medicine. Although veterinarians hold doctoral degrees in veterinary medicine, not all veterinarians enter clinical practice. Those that work in … [Read more...]
Starting a Career as a Veterinarian Today
October 7, 2010 by
Starting a Career as a Veterinarian Today A veterinarian (from Latin veterinae, "draught animals") is an animal doctor, a practitioner of veterinary medicine. Although veterinarians hold doctoral degrees in veterinary medicine, not all veterinarians enter clinical practice. Those … [Read more...]
