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Thanksgiving dinner means table scraps for our pets, but what’s safe for them to eat?
Posted on · Veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller shares pet care advice for the upcoming holidays.
Tag: pet care
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Fourth special session (Nov. 20, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: We take a closer look at the fourth special session of the Texas Legislature. And veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers questions about pet care.
Animals
Houston officials going door-to-door for “Pets for Life” pilot program
Posted on · The program, which is a partnership with the Houston Humane Society, is meant to address the animal needs in the district.
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Why some dogs like to lick leather couches and other pet care revelations
Posted on · Veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers listener questions about their pets.
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How pets can adjust to the family’s absence during a back-to-school schedule
Posted on · Veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller shares signs to look for when your dog or cat's having trouble adjusting.
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Reaction to Paxton acquittal (Sept. 18, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s expected back at work today after the Texas Senate acquitted him on all impeachment charges over the weekend. We get some reaction and takeaways from the impeachment trial.
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Social media influencers & politics (Aug. 21, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: A Texas company is recruiting social media influencers to promote political agendas, but how much sway do they actually have?
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Ask the veterinarian: Why do my dog’s paws smell like Fritos?
Posted on · Houston veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers questions about a very specific smell emanating from a dog's paws and explains how to prepare pets for summer travel.
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Dog Tired – Why veterinarians are burning out and leaving the profession
Posted on · We ask Dr. Lori Teller, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, what vets and vet techs are dealing with.
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‘Irregularities’ at a Kingwood wastewater plant (Feb. 20, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: We learn more about "irregularities" found after an investigation into a wastewater plant in Kingwood. And veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller and answers your questions.
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Reflecting on JFK’s moon speech in Houston, 60 years later (Sept. 12, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: We visit an event bringing Houston startups together with venture capitalists. Then, on its 60th anniversary, we reflect on John F. Kennedy's historic speech declaring the nation's intention to land on the moon. And a local veterinarian answers your questions.
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COVID case numbers on the rise, and images from the James Webb Space Telescope (July 11, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: The county's COVID positivity rate nears 30 percent, NASA releases the first images from the new James Webb Space Telescope, and veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers your pet care questions.
Town Square
Questions about caring for your pets? Ask a vet!
Posted on · Today, in our 'Ask a Vet' conversation, veterinarian experts address pet care questions and concerns, to include diet, hygiene, training, and even sterilization questions.
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Harris County DA Kim Ogg (Dec. 20, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg discusses matters of criminal justice and takes your questions.
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How Sex Education Could Be Changing In Texas Public Schools (Nov. 16, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's show: The Texas State Board of Education votes on new sex education curriculum, the status of COVID-19 vaccines, a veterinarian answers your questions, and an update on sports.