The New First Lady of Aggieland

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Issue 10: Volume 7
The Definitive Source for Houston Pet Lovers
October 2008
The New First
Lady of Aggieland:
Meet Reveille VIII
Special Texas
A&M Issue
Texas A&M Vet
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My Dog and Me
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October, 2008
Editorial
W
ow...what an exciting issue this
pandemics to cloning. I am now a true Aggie
has been! Featuring a prestigious
fan...I even went to a football game and felt the
issue together, Hurricane Ike arrived. What a try-
University and dealing with a
In the midst of scrambling to get this special
amazing excitement that comes from the dynamic
ing time for us all...including the animals. As we
hurricane to boot...there was definitely not a dull
learning environment found at a major university.
continue to piece our communities back together,
moment!
I hope you will have as much fun learning about
if you can spare your time, money or supplies
Not being a native Texan and only aware of Texas
this “jewel” in our own backyard as I had working
to help our area pet charities replenish their re-
A&M University on a “macro” level, I must say I
on this issue. As pet owners, we have access to
sources, they could sure use your help. Visit www.
was pleasantly surprised if not awe-inspired by
some of the best medicine and most advanced
houstonpettalk.com/resources for lists of shelters,
Texas A&M University’s traditions, accomplish-
research just a mere 90 minutes from Houston.
rescues, etc.
ments and impact on many aspects of our lives.
What a privilege!
After visiting the University a number of times for
Getting to print on time became impossible
A special thank you to the staff at Texas A&M
after four days of no power or Internet, but we did
research, photos, etc. for this special issue, I came
CVM for their tremendous help in providing in-
the best we could. I venture to say you might find
away each time with an ever-increasing respect for
formation and access to resources to put this issue
a few errors that we didn’t catch in the final edit-
all things Aggie!
together. I would especially like to thank Angela
ing “mad dash” to the finish but hopefully nothing
Clendinin, Director of Communications and
major!
Specifically, I was impressed by the vet school
and its world-class services and research; the
Public Relations and Cadet John Busch, Mascot
traditions of Reveille, the 12th Man and Corp of
Corporal to Reveille VIII…John was so pleasant
sors. Houston PetTalk continues to grow and
Cadets; and the leadership role the University
and impressive as a young student that he has
serve our pet community and your loyal support is
plays in research that affects everything from
restored my faith in the youth of today!
very much appreciated.
As always, thank you to our readers and spon-
Michelle Mantor
On the Cover
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On The Cover
The newly annointed Reveille VIII
posed with her Mascot Corporal,
John Busch and Houston PetTalk
Editor, Michelle Mantor. “Miss
Rev” is sweet, beautiful and well...
a normal dog who likes her
“bunny” toy!
A special thank you to everyone at
Texas A&M who helped make this
issue possible. And, thank you
to our designer, Andrew, for the
design update!
Photos by Evin Thayer Studios
Tell our advertisers you heard about them
in Houston PetTalk!
Houston PetTalk Magazine
03
The Scoop
October 2008
Events
October 3
Alliance, 427 Lovett
Houston Humane Society Gala,
Boulevard, visit gbgrr.
River Oaks Country Club, live
org for details.
and silent auction, dinner and
entertainment. For info, email
October 18-19
[email protected].
Pet Fest in Old Town
October 4
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www.houstonpettalk.com
Rescue groups,
Kingwood Barktoberfest
vendors, celebrity
at Kingwood Town Center
appearances, and
Park. Activities, vendors
entertainment. www.
and more. Visit www.
petfestoldtownspring.
kingwoodbarktoberfest.com.
com.
October 4
October 18-19
Gleannloch Farms Paws & Claws
Bayou City Art
Festival, 2-5 pm. Visit www.
Festival, Memorial
glfpets.com for details.
Park, 11-6pm. Visit
October 4
1982
Spring, 12-5pm.
the SNAP booth
HOUSTON HUMANE S OC IETY GALA
Friday, October 3, 2008, 7pm
River Oaks Country Club
or Hollywood
Blessing of the Animals at The
Frame Gallery
Church of St. John the Divine,
where Jim Tweedy
vendors, swimming; contact
2520 River Oaks Blvd. See page
will be signing prints. www.
denise@waggintailspetranch.
34 for details.
bayoucityartfestival.com.
com for info.
October 11
October 19
October 25
Houston SPCA Mutt Strut
Blessing of the Animals at St.
Humane Society of Montgomery
and Runway Race at Bush
Paul’s United Methodist Church,
County Mutt Strutt, 9am-2pm,
Intercontinental Airport.
4 p.m, 5501 Main St. Contact:
Town Green Park. Mutt Strutt,
Entertainment, contests and be
[email protected].
contests, games and adoptions.
sure to visit Houston PetTalk’s
booth. www.houstonspca.org.
October 16
Yappy Hour at Barker Street,
5-7pm. Proceeds to St.
October 24
Houston Humane Society Golf
info.
Tournament, Sienna Plantation.
November 1
Email [email protected].
Houston SPCA Ball,
Bernard Rescue. Visit www.
October 25
barkerstreetbakery.com.
Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk for
October 18
Visit www.hsmc-tx.org for more
“Pawparazzi”, 7pm at Hotel
ZaZa. For tickets or info, contact
Kyra at 713.869.7722 ext. 126.
CAP. See page 8 for details.
Golden Beginnings Golden
Hoe-Down at Waggin’ Tails
Retriever Rescue (GBGRR) fall
Pet Ranch in Fulshear, 12-4pm,
dinner, 6:30pm at the French
benefits CAP. Photos, games,
HOUSTONPETTALK.COM
has MORE exciting events
on our online calendar!
Henrietta on Houston
Speaking her mind...
W
hen I heard the
Tutu secured, we commenced
VIII would continue to be a Collie.
search was on for a
deciding what qualities the Aggie
No Mutts Allowed. How-
mascot to replace
mascot panel might have in mind.
ever, they were so
Reveille VII in Aggieland, my best
What could I do to impress them…
im-
friend James Bone (he’s had quite
Give them my best 100-watt smile
a film career!) thought I had just
with a Gig’em thumbs up? Show
the right stuff to try out. I informed
off my mastery of the Boot Scoot-
him he would “Die another Day” if
N-Boogie? Dazzle them with my
he convinced me to do this without
ability to eat 40 hot dog wieners in
providing me with adequate coach-
59 seconds?
ing, ego stroking and daily protein
Ultimately we decided the best
shakes topped with whipped
representative for All Things
cream.
Aggie would be an agile
We shook paws on the deal and
canine with performance
pressed
began immediate preparations for
pizzazz. So, I perfected
me to dazzle the judges. As with
my routine replete with
that I was named Honorary
all things in life that are supremely
jumping through a fire-
Mascot for this issue of Houston
important, we started with my
laden hoop.
outfit. How can you be fab if you
don’t look the part?
But alas, after painstaking preparation it was decided that Reveille
with my routine
PetTalk. It may not be the ultimate
prize but it’s a great excuse to wear
my A&M TuTu!
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The Scoop
Unleashed on Houston
CAP Gala Kick-Off Party - Sept 9: Tootsies
K
ickin’ off the 2008 Celebrity
Paws Gala for Citizens For Animal Protection was a paw-fect
start of great things to come. The party,
held at Tootsies, presented the Top Ten
Elite Honorees. Don’t miss this gala on
Nov. 22 at Hilton Americas...it rocks. And
yes Darryl Murchison, we expect the ballrom to be over the top as usual!
Natalie Wall, Patti Murphy, Shelby Kibodeux,
Kappy Meunzer
Huntington,
Sexy, Sexier and Sexiest, a.k.a. David
Todd Zucker & Rod Crosby
Melna Knox & Michelle Mantor
Nichols
Jontae Chatman, Linda Riehl, Judi
John, Sean Hawkins, Tena Faust
Houston PetSet
Soiree - Sept. 6:
Hotel Derek
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miling faces and open wallets made this
event a great success. Proceeds benefit
numerous Houston animal charities.
Astros Autographed Memorabilia - Dave
Borkowski
Mantor
Bruce “Baccarat” Padilla & Michelle
Ellis Mills, Hershey Grace, Susan & Dan Boggio
The face of an Angel!
Tena & Tyson Faust
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The Scoop
Happenings
Animal Tales Reopens
Under New Ownership
grooming products, pet beds and
Animal Tales, located at 23930 Wes-
Having a boutique inventory
gift items.
Hurricane Ike – Please
Help The Animals
assistance and they are now in need
In the wake of the destructive and
help replenish their resources.
of additional funds and provisions to
theimer Parkway, recently reopened
coupled with owners that have many
devastating Hurricane Ike, many
under new ownership. The style of
years of experience in pet nutrition
animal shelters and other charities
amount of money or supplies (food,
the store combines the uniqueness
is a great opportunity for patrons to
stepped up to help the citizens of
newspapers, paper and cleaning
of a boutique with many items for
find most any product they need as
Southeast Texas with their personal
products) would be appreciated.
everyday pet care.
well as answers to their questions
pet needs. In addition, many individ-
In addition to animal control and
The new owners have exten-
Please consider donating! Any
regarding cat or dog feeding. In
uals, charities and government agen-
our major shelters including HHS
sive knowledge and experience in
addition to a diverse inventory and
cies took their time and resources to
(www.houstonhumane.org), CAP
pet nutrition as evidenced by the
a focus on holistic health, grooming
relocate or shelter animals and assist
(www.cap4pets.org) and Houston
inventory of high quality, all natural
services will also be available in the
in recovery of lost pets.
SPCA (www.houstonspca.org), other
pet food for dogs and cats as well
near future.
as supplements, frozen foods and
First, let us say thank you as a
organizations such as breed rescues,
community to everyone that helped
Saving Animals, HPPL, HOPE, etc.
healthy treats. In addition to a
to accommodate the growing clien-
the animals along the way during
also need help. For a list of charities
strong emphasis on nutrition, ad-
tele. For store hours or additional
this dangerous situation. Next,
that may need donations, please
ditional products available include
information, visit them on the web at
many of these groups spent money
visit www.houstonpettalk.com/
collars, leashes, feeding bowls, toys,
www.animaltales.com. and expended supplies to provide
resources.
Store hours have been expanded
www.michaelhugginsart.com
23930 Westheimer Parkway, Ste. 115
Katy, TX 77494
www.animaltaleskaty.com
281.395.5525
Premium and Holistic Pet Food,
Beds, Leashes, Collars, Clothing,
Shampoos, Supplements, Gifts, Toys and Treats!
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The Scoop
Howl-O-Ween
- Costume Shopping & Event Hopping
October 31
for some Fall Fun and then visit the
have very “celeb cool” costumes and
job while shopping for the “bomb”
Trick or Treat! Stop by Barker
“after pawty” at the Pawty Palace,
wigs for pets!
costume at A Dog’s Life Pet Salon,
Street Bakery with your pooch in
1402 E. Ave, Katy, www.pawtypalace.
costume and get a free treat; 10 am –
com (they have costumes too!).
7812 Louetta, www.adogDon’t know where to
get your little Trick
7 pm, www.barkersreetbakery.com.
slifepetsalon.com
Pamperedpawsbou-
Does your pooch howl like a Rock
or Treater a costume?
Star? Resemble Britney Spears or
Let us help!
Paris Hilton?
Sasha’s Suds N Duds,
funding for CAP by participating in
Here’s your chance to let your pet
newly located at 802 West
the Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk (see ad
(non-dogs welcome!) show their
Gray (www.sashassudsn-
ing Sir Barkalot and
below) or visit My Dog & Me for a
celebrity DNA. Natural Pawz is
duds.com) or Happy Tails
Barkenstein.
chilling Costume Contest from 1-4,
hosting “Dress Like A Celebrity”
Dog Spa at 1315 Waugh
Can’t find just what
2215 Lawrence, www.thinklikeadog.
contests at their Sugar Land store,
(www.happytailsdogspa.
you’re looking for?
com.
Oct. 25, 1-5 and their Woodlands
com).
Arneswarehouse.
October 25
Help “scare”up some much needed
store, Oct. 26 from 1-5. Watch for
Oct. 30
is ready to adorn your
costume crazy canine with
fun disguises includ-
Does your pooch
real celebs to be on hand for judg-
need a new ‘do for
Feel like a full day or “pawtying” for
ing! Visit www.naturalpawz.com for
Halloween? Why not get
Halloween? Join the Katy Dog Park
info. Don’t have a costume? They
your pet a snazzy groom
Howl O Ween
tique.com in Kingwood
com is always a
good bet and they
have costumes for
larger dogs too!
Benefiting Citizens for
Animal Protection
Saturday, October 25, 2008 · 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch · 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
DOG WALK & EXPO
Benefiting Citizens for Animal Protection
Costume and Talent Contests, Great Door Prizes,
Costume Contests, Door Prizes, Goody Goody
Bags...and lots of Fun!!!
Bags...and Lots of Fun!!!
Saturday, October 20, 2007 · 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Katy Mills, Entry 4 near Bass Pro Shops
Grab a leash & bring your precious pooch to Katy Mills for a fun-filled morning of activities, including a
Grab
aDogleash
&Citizens
bring
your
pooch
1.3 mile
Walk to help
for Animal
Protectionprecious
raise money for their
shelter pets. to LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch for a fun-filled morning of activities,
including a 1.0 mile Dog Walk to help Citizens for Animal Protection raise money for their shelter pets.
PLUS:
• Enter your costumed canine in our Howl-o-ween Costume Contest for a chance to win great prizes!
• Enter
your costumed canine in our Howl-o-ween Costume Contest for a chance to win great prizes!
• Visit with veterinarians, acupuncture & chiropractic specialists, pet food distributors,
other pet businesses.
• Show off yourandbest
friend’s unique skills in our Canine Talent Contest!
• Have your pet microchipped for only $25 after the walk at nearby Rover Oaks Katy,
1011 South Katy-Ft. Bend Rd., from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. While you are there, you can also meet some of
• Visit with
veterinarians,
food distributors and other pet businesses.
CAP’s most
adorable pets ready and waitingpet
for adoption!
• All participants receive a $35 coupon to have your pet micro-chipped for free at Rover Oaks Katy
on Nov. 1.
• Demonstrations from the pros on obedience training, retriever training, grooming and fly ball.
For more information or to pre-register, call 281-497-9055 or go the CAP website at www.cap4pets.org
For more information or to pre-register, call 281-497-9055
or go the CAP website at www.cap4pets.org
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11430 Telge Rd.
281-955-9797
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Houston
VCA Ashford
Animal Hospital
12633 Whittington
281-497-3917
vcaashford.com
Houston
VCA Spring Branch
Animal Hospital
10109 Long Point Rd.
713-461-1121
vcaspringbranch.com
Lake Jackson
VCA Lake Jackson
Animal Hospital
210 That Way
979-297-3044
vcalakejackson.com
New Caney
VCA New Caney
Animal Hospital
20334 US Hwy. 59
281-399-9977
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Pasadena
Spring
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Animal Hospital
5018A Fairmont Pkwy. 1811 Spring Cypress
281-487-8233
281-353-5167
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Katy
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Animal Hospital
960 S. Fry Rd.
281-492-2780
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Kingwood
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Animal Hospital
2526 Green Oak Dr.
281-358-3146
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Texas A&M College of
Veterinary Medicine &
Biomedical Sciences
A Historical Perspective
S
By Michelle Mantor; Photography courtesy of Texas A&M
teeped in tradition, rich in history and re-
1930’s
companion animal medicine. To meet the chang-
plete with many accomplishments, Texas
Eventually, in the 1930’s, the veterinary hospital
ing needs, large and small animal clinics were
A&M College of Veterinary Medicine
building was erected along with an anatomy
established. Additionally, the variety of services
& Biomedical Sciences (CVM) is an institution
building and stables to provide the students with
offered expanded dramatically to include every-
that has achieved many milestones in its 91-year
useful hands-on learning opportunities.
thing from anesthesiology to pathology to radiol-
journey. As one of the most respected veterinary
The veterinary hospital has been one of the
ogy and beyond.
colleges in the United States, CVM has produced
cornerstones of CVM’s history and academic
amazing breakthroughs from cloning the world’s
prowess. As a teaching hospital, it provides
1950’s
first cat to research advances impacting both
students with real-life medical cases while also
In the last few decades the human and animal
human and animal.
providing much needed services to the com-
interaction has amplified, thus giving rise to the
munity.
need for biomedical sciences. Veterinarians are
For Texas residents living in the midst of this
incredible resource, there is much to admire
As time has elapsed, the veterinary hospital’s
one of the main forces battling today’s pathogens
and respect about CVM. As pet owners, we have
caseload dramatically increased and the type
and working to keep the public healthy. In 1958,
access to the best medical care for our animal
of medicine practiced changed along with the
CVM formed a public health section, which was
family members and it is important to under-
demographics of the client base. Once primar-
later combined with the anatomy department as
stand the journey, major milestones, accomplish-
ily a large animal focus to rural residents, urban
the precursor to today’s Integrative Biosciences
ments and goals of CVM so that we may utilize
life has brought about the need for increased
Department.
their services and be proud of our community’s
resources.
The Journey – 1916
The Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College opened its School of Veterinary Medicine
28 years after the state of Texas had funded a
Department of Veterinary Sciences in 1888 with
a $2500 grant. Dr. Mark Francis was hired as the
first appointed faculty member. Dr. Francis made
his mark in veterinary medicine when he proved
the tick was the cause of Texas cattle fever and
developed inoculations to save livestock and he
was subsequently named the founding dean.
With 13 students in the program, it became possible to earn a veterinary degree in the state of Texas.
On that foundation, CVM has advanced over the last
century to becoming a world-class institution.
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“What we see is that easily three fourths of
a veterinary student. Now, decades later, women
For example, a Black Angus bull that was part
the emerging pathogens are zoonotic, meaning
now make up over 60% of veterinary college
of a herd of cattle bought for brucella research
they can infect humans and animals,” noted Dr.
enrollment.
was determined to have a genetically based
Russell, one of the first doctors hired into the
In 1970 there were approximately 500 female
resistance to the disease. The bull died in 1996 of
department. With the onset of increased global
veterinarians in the U.S. while today there are
natural causes and no semen was available for ar-
interaction and serious public health concerns
approximately 400,000. One of the women lead-
tificial insemination. However, in 1985, fibroblast
such as avian influenza, the work of the biosci-
ing the way for females in veterinary medicine
cell lines had been established and frozen for
ences department is critical to preventing a
is CVM’s own Dr. Bonnie Beaver. Dr. Beaver held
future genetic study and in an amazing cloning
pandemic outbreak.
the position of the first female president of the
attempt, Dr. Westhusin and his colleagues cloned
Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA)
a calf from these cells.
As a profession, veterinarians have historically
been instrumental in public health efforts. From a
and the second female president of the American
safe supply of meat to protecting the world from
Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA).
tiny bacteria, veterinarians do much more than
care for family pets, zoo animals and livestock.
1990’s
Using 20 yr. old frozen cells, CVM’s team of
doctors and researchers produced a clone that
has the same resistance to brucellosis as the
original steer. What is significant about this clon-
Another significant milestone at CVM represent-
ing project is that the reproduction and genetic
ing a huge leap in technology occurred when
information learned helps veterinarians develop
In the last half-century, women became a sig-
doctors at CVM successfully cloned a steer in
new tools to fight against diseases that can affect
nificant factor in furthering the journey of CVM
1999. Since that time, other cloning efforts have
food supply.
and the entire veterinary profession. In 1963,
been successful and have provided valuable
the first woman was admitted to Texas A&M as
information regarding genetics.
1960’s
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CVM Today
A
s with all entities that are notable
services to client animals brought in for diagno-
• Feline Medicine
in our world, becoming great is not
sis and treatment. With a caseload of over 21,000
• General Surgery
accomplished overnight. Rather, it’s
large and small animals in 2007, VTMH offers a
• Internal Medicine
range of specialized services including:
• Large Animal Emergency Med &
a journey of discovery, learning and growth.
Veterinary medicine is constantly adapting
• Behavioral Medicine
to the changing needs of our modern society,
• Cardiology
• Neurology
Critical Care
being called upon to work in areas of livestock
• Cardiovascular Surgery Service
• Neurosurgery
production, food hygiene, human and animal
• Clinical Pathology
• Oncology
disease control, public health, laboratory animal
• Clinical Pharmacology
• Ophthalmology
medicine, international projects and even the
• Community Practice
• Orthopedic Surgery
space program.
• Critical Care
• Rehabilitation Services (Small Animal)
• Dentistry (Small Animal)
• Reproduction Medicine
services, personnel and equipment represent
• Dermatology
• Soft Tissue Surgery
some of the finest in the United States. CVM, as
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Zoological Medicine (including Exotic Spe-
a leader in veterinary education, has headed the
• Emergency & Critical Care (Small Animal)
call to meet the growing veterinary needs and
• Equine Dentistry
Today at CVM, the technology capabilities,
cies and Wildlife)
research opportunities to better serve both the
profession and the community.
To get a picture of just what CVM offers, let’s
take a macro-level view of the departments,
research centers & institutes and lab capabilities
of the school:
Departments:
Veterinary Integrative Biosciences – comprises
epidemiology, food safety, neuroscience, toxicology, genetics, reproductive biology, and virology.
Veterinary Pathobiology – Offers degrees in
Genetics, Microbiology, Pathology, and Parasitology
Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology – In
addition to teaching, the primary research focus
areas within the department include toxicology,
reproductive physiology, pharmacology, and
cardiovascular physiology
Large Animal Clinical Sciences – Provides
teaching and services including emergency services & critical care and a food animal section.
Small Animal Clinical Sciences – The Department of Veterinary Small Animal Clinical Sciences has three major missions: education, patient
care, and scholarship. Scholarly programs are
centered mainly on the study of the spontaneously occurring diseases of the patients presented to
the Small Animal Clinic. Biomedical Sciences – teaching the application
of biology as it relates to health and disease
Veterinary Teaching Hospital – Offers clinical
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at that time. The environment at the center is very much
“like home”. The animals have plenty of space to
roam and play while getting excellent care and
attention from the staff which includes three livein students. Currently, there are approximately
300 animals (from other states as well) living at
the center.
National Center for Foreign Animal and
Zoonotic Disease Defense – The Department of
Homeland Security Center of Excellence founded
the center in 2004 to develop products to protect
the United States from the introduction of foreign animal and zoonotic diseases.
Seventy-five percent of emerging infectious
diseases that affect humans is of animal origin,
thereby underlining the need for vigilance in this
arena. The FAZD Center primarily focuses on
diseases that pose catastrophic risks to human
health and agriculture.
The Schubot Exotic Bird Health Center – Supporting research on disease in wild and captive
birds, The Schubot Center’s work includes
studies on infectious and parasitic disease and
research on avian nutrition. The research studies
apply results to protecting the health of wild
birds and those kept by zoos, aviculturists and
Research Centers & Institutes:
and to translate this knowledge in an effort to
Michael E. DeBakey Institute - Because novel
prevent cancer and adverse reproductive effects,
cardiovascular devices and pharmaceuticals for
particularly in rural and underserved popula-
use in humans are always tested first in animals,
tions. The Center brings together nationally and
• Canine Genetics Research
the Michael E. DeBakey Institute for Compara-
internationally renowned scientists for collabora-
• Clinical Pathology Lab
tive Cardiovascular Science and Biomedical
tive work.
• Clinical Pharmacology Lab
Devices was developed using cardiovascular
Stevenson Companion Animal Life-care
individual pet owners.
Labs:
• DNA Technologies Core Lab
scientists, engineers, and clinicians from Texas
Center - The center was established by the Texas
• GI Lab
A&M University, Baylor College of Medicine and
A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993 as a
• Image Analysis Lab
the UT Medical School in Houston to join forces
place the physical, emotional, and medical needs
• Reproductive Science Lab
in fighting cardiovascular disease in both human
of companion animals whose owners are no
and veterinary patients. longer able to provide that care could be offered.
As one can see, CVM is quite impressive in
Clients of the center include pet owners who
the services offered, the educational experience
The DeBakey Institute houses operating rooms,
want to assure their pet’s future prior to entering
rendered and the impact that its research wields
recovery rooms, treatment rooms, as well as ani-
a retirement home, being hospitalized for an
on society. New therapies and treatments, disease
mal housing facilities for both acute and chronic
extended period or predeceasing a pet.
prevention and eradication and many more excit-
Located in a 15,000 sq. ft. freestanding facility,
studies ranging from small to large species. Center for Environmental and Rural
Generous donations from the Luse Founda-
ing discoveries are being developed everyday
tion and Mrs. Madlin Stevenson made the center
right next door to Houston. However, the impact
Health(CERH) - The Center for Environmental
possible. Mrs. Stevenson, a life-long animal lover,
is felt in a much wider geographic area; in 2006,
and Rural Health (CERH) serves to develop
passed away in September of 2000. Her 4 cats, 7
one in every 10 veterinarians in the United States
multidisciplinary teams to understand disease
dogs, pony, and llama came to live at the center
has an Aggie diploma.
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A Bright Future
CVM’s On The Move
T
he wide array of services offered
years of age are suspected of having cancer. With
is easier”. This similarity of cancers in dogs and
through CVM as well as the research
a statistic like this one, we can all see why CVM
humans also allows for innovative drug therapies
endeavors are impressive, diverse and
recognizes the need to advance research in the
to be tested in dogs and through extensive
abundant. This bounty of services and knowledge
area of oncology and work to combat this killer.
studies, can be more quickly made available for
is extensive and we therefore can’t detail all areas
What is interesting about the research and
human use.
of CVM but there are three specific areas of ex-
resulting treatments being developed with regards
pertise that we have chosen to expound upon due
to canine cancer is that much of the work being
that as we are enhancing research for human
to their innovative work; Oncology, Cardiology
done has a profound impact on human cancer
cancer, we are helping the dogs along the way
and Rehabilitation.
treatment. Because the cancers that dogs contract
and everyone wins”. To be sure, the dogs at CVM
are very similar or sometimes the same as people,
are getting the latest in technology, devices,
dogs provide a good model for research and treat-
drug therapies and equipment because of the
ments that can be used for humans as well.
impact on human medicine. Rather than taking a
Oncology
As many pet owners have sadly experienced, our
pets are no strangers to cancer. New technologies
Dr. Heather Wilson (one of 3 Board Certified
“What’s really exciting” says Dr. Wilson, “ is
lab animal and “causing” cancer, CVM can take
have increased the life span of both people and ani-
Oncologists at CVM) explains, “Dogs get spon-
spontaneous occurring cancers and not only
mals. As we live longer, the risk of cancer increases.
taneous tumors, unlike mice, and therefore the
study a more realistic “case” but also provide the
translation of studies in dogs to human medicine
animal with an exceptional level of medical care.
Approximately 50 percent of all pets over 10
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CVM recently became a member of COTC
(Comparative Oncology Trials Consortium),
which is a big step in furthering research on a collaborative basis with other institutions. Additionally, of interest to pet owners, is that the National
Institute of Health sponsors studies focusing on
dogs as a model for clinical trials and therefore
access to drug treatments that are very expensive
may be offered for free to trial participants.
Making the research and state-of-the-art treatments possible at CVM means that the facility
needs to have the latest in equipment. Chemotherapy treatments are given daily and CVM has
recently upgraded their Radiology equipment
and MRI equipment. In addition, CVM’s Onlcology Department collaborates with M.D. Anderson
Cancer Center where cutting edge work is being
performed as it relates to the human/dog model.
The Oncology Department treats about
800-1000 cases per year on a referral basis from
DVM’s. Patients come from all over the U.S. and
are primarily canines and felines. The chemotherapy treatment room is safe and quiet as
A Timeline of Texas A&M University Veterinary Medicine
1878-79: First attempt at Veterinary Medicine
course at the Agricultural & Mechanical
College (as Texas A&M was called).
1875
1885
1902: Chemistry and Veterinary
Building erected.
1895
1888: State Appropriation for Department of
Veterinary Medicine received; Dr. Mark Francis
appointed to faculty.
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1905
1908: Veterinary Hospital
constructed.
1916: School of Veterinary
Medicine established; Dr. Francis
appointed first dean.
1915
1925
1920: First four graduates
receive DVM degrees.
1929: Texas A&M Student Chapter
of the American Veterinary Medical
Association organized.
1935
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1941: Enrollment limited
to 100 new students each year.
well as comfortable which is important because
champion poodle “Haley” was a victim of the rare
ogy group is their leading-edge use of minimally
treatments last about 30 minutes per session and
defect, ASD. After being informed of the connec-
invasive techniques to repair heart problems.
requires the patient to remain still.
tion between her poodles and ASD, Guinette con-
Patients come from all over the country to
tacted all of her poodle owner and each poodle
repair congenital defects or to get pacemakers.
was checked for the defect. Three of ten poodles
Dr. Saunders explains that many geriatric pets
were diagnosed with ASD.
are given a “new lease on life” after receiving a
For more information about CVM’s Oncology
Services, visit www.cvm.tamu.edu/vscs.
Cardiology
An innovative procedure was performed
Cardiologists at CVM are known as leaders in
through the jugular vein with CVM cardiologists
their field offering specialized services, perform-
and a team from Texas Children’s Hospital. “I felt
ing minimally invasive catheterization procedures
compelled to conquer ASD” says Guinette “be-
interventional devices are an important part of
and treating multiple congenital heart defects.
cause the doctors at CVM were behind me and I
treatment at CVM. Pacemakers are donated by
Again, the ability to offer such leading edge medi-
knew that applying this technology that had been
St. Judes Children’s Hospital (another important
cal care has roots in human medicine. Many of
used for humans could be applied to dogs and
cross-use between human and animal) saving pet
the cutting-edge heart repair surgeries are due to
potentially help many dogs in the future”.
owners money and CVM Cardiologists work with
experimentation with technology used in humans.
Some of the many heart ailments treated at
According to Dr. Saunders, one of the cardiologists at CVM, the department is unique because
renewed energy level.
Devices such as pacemakers, stints and other
device makers to continually come up with new
devices and improvements.
CVM include PDA (patent ductus arteriosus),
of their focus on medical management of dogs
From working with the Michael E. DeBakey
Pulmonic Stenosis (a congenital heart defect
and the subsequent effect on their owners. She
Institute to the collaboration on device develop-
found in certain breeds including English and
notes, “As we work with diseased patients near-
ment and leading-edge surgical procedures, the
French bulldogs, boxers, Westies and Chihua-
ing the end of their life with heart failure, we try
CVM Cardiology department is building a better
huas), and ASD (Atrial Septal Defect).
very hard to make sure the quality of life is good
life for our pets.
Guinette Peebles, owner of Prestonwood
Kennels and Poodle breeder, found that her
History
1949: Veterinary
Library opened.
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pacemaker and can live a long time with their
and comfort is maintained”.
Another unique factor about CVM’s Cardiol-
1966: Dr. Sonja Oliphant Lee is
the first woman to receive DVM
(Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)
degree at Texas A&M.
1955: Veterinary Sciences
Building erected.
1955
1953: Veterinary Medical
Hospital erected.
1970: Biomedical Sciences
program initiated.
1965
1975
1968: Clinical Pathology
Laboratory opens.
1963: Name changed from "School
of Veterinary Medicine" to "College
of Veterinary Medicine;" first woman
admitted to the professional program.
1993: Veterinary Research Building,
new Large Animal Care Clinic, and
Stevenson Companion Animal
Life-Care Center erected.
2002: Equine
Pavilion erected.
mid-1980s: Veterinary
Medical Teaching
1999: First cloned calf.
Hospital established.
1985
1990: Reproductive Services
Laboratory expanded.
1972: Institute of Comparative
Medicine founded.
1995
2007: MRI capabilities
made available
at Veterinary Medical
Teaching Hospital.
2005
2001: First cloned pigs
2003: First cloned deer.
and goat; Institute for
Comparative Cardiovascular
Sciences established.
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Veterinarian’s Oath
“Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my
scientific knowledge and skill for the benefit
of society, through the protection of animal
health, the relief of animal suffering, the
conservation of livestock resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge.
I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the
principles of veterinary medical ethics,
I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.”
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Rehabilitation
An important aspect to improving our pet’s health
and quality of life is the emergence of rehabilitative services. At CVM’s Small Animal Rehabilitation Department, a range of services are offered
to combat ailments such as hip dysplasia, osteoarthritis, neurological conditions, weight loss, postop surgeries and sports related injuries.
Working to combat a variety of ailments,
the Rehab group has a number of modalities
and equipment at their disposal. The aquatic
treadmill is a great method for allowing pets
to exercise while encouraging range of motion
without supporting their full body weight.
Another treatment is the therapeutic ultrasound,
which provides deep tissue heating to assist with
stretching of injured muscles and mobility of
diseased or injured joints.
From therapeutic exercises such as stretching and strengthening to the creation of home
exercise programs or weight loss management,
providing pets with rehabilitative services can
mean the difference between comfort or living
with chronic pain and limited mobility.
Not long ago, many rehab services were
not offered for pets. Thankfully, leaders such
as CVM see the importance of providing such
programs. Whether it be an injured or geriatric
pet or possibly a sporting dog, CVM can improve
their condition, thus their quality of life.
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Reducing The Numbers…
For A Better “Bottom Line”
U
By Michelle Mantor; Photography by Evin Thayer
nderstanding numbers and their exponential impact is a trait of
financial professionals, especially a Certified Public Accountant
(CPA). Whether it’s reducing the staggering numbers of homeless
and euthanized animals or determining the amount of funding a local shelter
needs for a successful Capital Campaign, Linda Schmuck is undoubtedly the
woman for the job. She’s smart and no-nonsense in her approach to business
matters while displaying an incredible empathy for the plight of the downtrodden…animals left behind.
CAP Celebrity
Paws Gala
staff would go to lunch, see a stray,
Serving first as Secretary/Treasurer,
Schmuck, Smith, Tees & Co, a public
pick it up and take it to Voss Road
her business acumen and leader-
accounting firm founded in 1997,
Animal Clinic for medical care and
ship skills soon led her to become
Linda is a master at numbers which
spay or neuter” notes Linda while
President of the Board of Directors, a
November 22, 6:30 pm,
gives her an interesting perspective
her partners, Jeff Smith and Liz
position she still holds today.
Hilton Americas Ballroom
when it comes to her passion - sav-
Markell laugh at the thought. “Yes”,
ing animals and reducing the num-
says Liz, “the next step was finding
tion when I saw the level of dedica-
Live/Silent Auction,
ber of stray or abandoned animals in
them a home which has resulted in
tion the organization has from every
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the Bayou City. She is a staunch sup-
everyone that works at the firm now
worker or volunteer and the incred-
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porter for spay and neuter because
having one or more pets…it’s almost
ible but tireless work they perform
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she understands these facts:
a prerequisite”. Linda even went
as the voice of those animals that
Meunzer 713.781.6554
• T
wo uncontrolled breeding cats
as far as making her builder, Bob
cannot defend themselves” notes
plus their kittens and all of their
Betancourt of Zenith Construction
Linda.
kittens = 2 litters per year, over 10
trap a stray dog that was living at
years can result in 80,399,780 cats!
the construction site and deliver it to
group of citizens who were dismayed
her before he was allowed to begin
by the conditions and neglect of
the project.
animals in Harris Country. Years
As a principle partner in
• A male and female dog in 7 generations can produce 4,372 offspring
• 2 out of 3 of cats/kittens entering
Not only has Linda saved more
“CAP really captured my atten-
CAP was established in 1972 by a
later, CAP has seen over 350,000
strays than anyone can remember
animals pass through their doors.
(she keeps dog and cat food plus a
“Along with the growth of the num-
most cities, has a homeless pet
crate in her car to lure the strays and
ber of animals served, the current
population that is out of control and
jettison them to safety), but she has
shelter at 11925 Katy Freeway is now
results in over 80,000 animals being
recruited many “soldiers” including
too small to meet the growing need
destroyed each year in local shelters
Jeff, Liz and other work associates to
for our services and the increase in
and animal control. Linda, like many
support the mission of her favorite
staff and volunteers required to meet
of her friends and associates, goes
charity, Citizens For Animal Protec-
those needs”, notes Kappy Muenzer,
to great lengths to stop the cycle of
tion (CAP).
Executive Director of CAP.
U.S. shelters are destroyed
It’s no secret that Houston, like
Cocktail Reception,
birth and save animals one at a time.
Linda first got involved with
To remedy the situation, CAP
During the construction of her
CAP in 1991 as an Honoree at the
embarked on a Capital Campaign
office building on Washington Av-
Celebrity Paws Gala. Years later, in
to raise 9 million dollars for a new,
enue, Linda notes that many strays
1997, Linda was named Honorary
state-of-the-art, 20,000 square foot
roamed the area “There were many
Chair for the Gala and subsequently
facility that will house an adoption
lunch hours where several office
accepted a Board position in 1998.
facility, education room and doggie
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Future
CAP Facility
Linda Schmuck and “Buster”
What Makes
CAP Unique?
• High Adoption Rate
• The only regional
feral cat program
• The only thrift store
benefiting animals
• High ratio of
volunteers to staff
park among other amenities. The
is that fact that CAP is a relatively
fabulous evening while helping this
land for the facility has already been
young organization and therefore
worthwhile organization.
acquired along the Katy Freeway
endowments have not had enough
at the Barker-Clodine exit and cur-
time to make a major impact.
rently houses a temporary Spay/
the CAP Board and other involved
Animals at many churches in honor
ter operated by Saving Animals.
citizens are not swayed. They work
of St. Francis of Assisi’s love of all
tirelessly toward their goal, visualiz-
creatures, it’s the perfect time for
Chair, notes that 4.5 million dollars
ing the new facility and the extended
our community to make a stronger
has been raised thus far in the
services, programs and accelerated
commitment to ending animal
campaign, in part due to a 1.5 million
adoption numbers they can achieve.
homelessness, needless euthanasia
dollar contribution from the Cizik
“Every dollar counts” says Linda…
and cruelty. To stop this heartbreak-
Foundation, which is a significant
spoken like a true CPA!
ing cycle, our local charities need
Diane Mattly, Capital Campaign
You can donate to the campaign
your time as volunteers and financial
“We need to raise an additional
by visiting www.cap4pets.org/sup-
support so they can extend their
1.5 million dollars before we can
port. There are still naming oppor-
education programs, provide for the
begin construction”. Linda also
tunities available or you can enjoy
animals in their care and increase
adds, “Starting construction is very
seeing yourself, your pet or a family
their sterilization efforts.
important to the fundraising efforts
name on one of the sidewalk bricks.
because once people see the project
life. With the annual Blessing of the
Neuter and Low Cost Wellness Cen-
accomplishment, but Diane notes,
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In the face of these obstacles,
October represents a special time
of year to reflect on animals in our
Another significant fundraising
Please consider spending the
evening with CAP at the annual
is real and moving forward in a
event for CAP’s operating budget is
Celebrity Paws Gala on November
tangible way, they are more inclined
the annual Celebrity Paws Gala (see
22 or donating to their Capital Cam-
to support it”.
insert for details). Last year, CAP
paign by contacting Kappy Meunzer
Private fundraising, which is
raised over $600,000 at this event
at 713.781.6554.
the only way shelters such as CAP
and a large portion of that money
receive any money (they receive no
goes straight to the care of the ani-
pet numbers go down and our dona-
government funding), is a tough
mals (CAP has a 4 star rating with
tions go up. Now that would make
prospect because so many organiza-
charitynavigator.org). Linda and her
for a bottom line that even Linda
tions that offer grants do not give to
long-term boyfriend Todd Zucker
could love!
animal related charities (only about
are chairing the gala this year and
3%). Adding an additional challenge
they invite you to attend and have a
Houston, let’s make our homeless
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Tradition
Reveille
The First Lady of Aggieland
F
By Michelle Mantor; Photo by Evin Thayer
Reveille II
rom steeling classroom
dorm with the intent of taking her
Reveille I died in 1944 and she
erasers for mischievous fun
to the Vet school for medical care.
received a formal military funeral on
Eight years after the death of Reveille
to being stolen herself by a
The next morning, as a bugler played
the fifty yard line in Kyle Field. Buried
I, the students tried to raise enough
University of Texas student and even
Reveille, the dog began barking and
at the north entrance of the field, she
money to purchase a new mascot
being a “movie star”, Reveille is an en-
thus earned her name.
is always facing the scoreboard so she
but failed. A former Aggie donated
can watch the Aggies outscore their
a Shetland Sheepdog and Reveille II
opponent.
“was born”. Since that time, beginning
dearing icon representing Texas A&M
When Reveille began leading the
University. Standing proud as the
band onto Kyle field during half-time
official mascot, “Reveille” represents
at football games, she was given the
the University and the many years
title of mascot and wore a jacket bear-
special cemetery was erected outside
of tradition defining this world-class
ing the A&M colors as she paced the
the North entrance where all past
institution.
sidelines.
Reveille’s are buried and each Rev-
shaping much of the traditions as-
History
eille’s grave is adorned with flowers
sociated with her role as mascot (all
given the honorary title of Cadet Gen-
during football games. Subsequently,
Reveilles are female). The Aggie band
The first Reveille was a “mutt” that
eral by the U.S. Army due to the quan-
an addition to Kyle Field blocked the
cared for Reveille, who was an unof-
had been struck by a car carrying
tity of officers and soldiers Texas A&M
view of the scoreboard so, in keeping
ficial mascot, from 1952-1954. In the
several students traveling back from
contributed to the US Armed Forces in
with the tradition, a small scoreboard
summer, Reveille was found wander-
a party in Navasota in 1931. The
World War II. Since that time, Reveille
was placed outside the stadium and
ing around and some students took
students took the injured dog home
has worn the rank of Cadet General (5
named the “Reveille Scoreboard”.
her home for the summer.
with them and smuggled her into the
diamonds on her “blanket”).
Adding to her status, Reveille was
Thus a tradition was born. A
Reveille Trivia
• Reveille is considered a cadet
general and the highest ranking member in the Corps of
Cadets. To designate her rank,
Reveille wears 5 diamonds
on her maroon-and-white
blanket.
• Reveille accompanies the
mascot corporal everywhere,
including to class and on dates.
• So as not to inconvenience
her, if Reveille decides to
sleep on a cadet’s bed, that
cadet is required to sleep on
the floor.
• By tradition, if she barks in
class, that session is canceled.
• Reveille has her own cell
phone, operated by the
mascot corporal, and her own
student identification card.
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Reveille VIII & Mascot Corporal John Bush ‘11
with Reveille III, all Reveilles have
been purebred Collies.
Reveille II was instrumental in
Upon the return for the fall
Tradition
semester, she lived with a student,
came the first Reveille to be “retired”
football team during their first Big 12
Meet Reveille viIi
Sam Netterville, who took Reveille
prior to death. She lived six years
Championship in 1998, and celebrated
After a long summer’s wait to meet
“everywhere”, starting the current
until 1999 in the home of a local vet-
alongside President George W. Bush
the new Reveille VIII, the wait is over
tradition of the mascot being escorted
erinarian. She died in June but her
at the inaugural ball in Washington,
and a beautiful 2 yr-old Collie (for-
at all times and being addressed as
funeral was delayed until September
D.C. in 2000. She was retired for health
merly named Kelly) has taken on the
“Miss Rev”.
so the student body could attend.
issues in 2001 and died in 2003.
prestigious role. She was donated by
a Collie breeder and she has already
Reveille III, IV & V
Reveille vi
Reveille viI
• Reveille III, serving from 1966-1975
Reveille VI served from 1993 to 2001
Reveille VII served from 2001 until
to the public at the first football game,
was the first Reveille to be a pure-
and was stolen during Winter Break
her recent retirement in 2008. Having
August 30, 2008.
bred Collie.
by a UT student but was eventually
been sent to obedience school for
• Reveille IV served from 1975 to 1984
returned unharmed.
some work on her manners, Reveille
Cadets Company E-2 from which
• Reveille V served as mascot from
She also had the distinction of becom-
VII was rambunctious but served her
a mascot corporal is chosen each
1984 to 1993 when she developed
ing a movie star in the 1996 film “Rev-
school proudly.
year by a year-long “try-out” process.
health problems. She relinquished
eille, My Life as the Aggie Mascot.”
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her duties to Reveille VI and thus be-
She was in attendance with the Aggie
Busch.
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Community
Recognizing Good
The Texas Veterinary Medical Founda
A
fter careful evaluation
owner responsibility, and use this
and many years of trying
program as a public relations
to raise enough money to
vehicle. TVMA members are en-
implement the Good Samaritan Pro-
couraged to spread the news of this
gram, the Texas Veterinary Medical
innovative and exciting program.
Foundation’s Board of Trustees have
Encourage your staff, colleagues,
put together a new program aimed
clients and community to nominate
at recognizing exceptional and car-
outstanding individuals to be recog-
ing individuals who have voluntarily
nized in three award categories.
and unselfishly given their time and
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gram in 2000. To date, this fund has
the ideals of selfless compassion
just over $76,000. In order to launch
toward stray or abandoned animals
the Good Samaritan Program as
that have been seriously injured or
it was originally intended, TVMF
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$250,000.
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The Good Samaritan
Award
animal without an apparent owner
able funding and the lack of initial
that is in immediate and serious
funds, it became apparent that the
need of medical attention, delivered
Foundation needed to refocus the
the animal to a veterinary clinic
program’s primary mission. The
for treatment and assumed all or a
Foundation also conducted surveys
significant portion of the financial
of the TVMA membership to
responsibility for treatment. The
determine interest in the Good Sa-
attending DVM must make some
maritan Program as it was originally
contribution of uncompensated
written, and it was determined that
time or effort to the treatment of
the interest level was not enough to
the animal and must nominate or
justify launching the program.
support the nomination of the Good
Therefore, we would like to intro-
Samaritan. The person recognized
duce the New and Improved Good
in this manner will receive a plaque
Samaritan Program. The primary
or similar recognition together with
goal of this program is promote and
the opportunity to name an animal
recognize those who do exceptional
charity of their choice to receive a
things for animals, the community,
$5,000 contribution in their name.
and the profession of veterinary
The DVM providing the medical at-
medicine. Through this recognition,
tention required by the animal and
we hope to educate the public about
his/her clinic will receive a recogni-
veterinary medicine, teach animal
tion object suitable for display and
Community
A Pet’s Paradise
d Samaritans
ation
By April Klinger
will be featured in veterinary and
animal charitable causes that best
public media.
exemplify the ideals of generosity
The Community
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2.
vate and encourage others to do the
the DVM who best exemplifies the
in this award, but the emotional im-
virtues and ideals of community
pact and sacrificial example of the
service and social responsibility. To
contribution. A true-life example
be eligible for this award, the DVM
of what we seek to spotlight and
must be nominated by a member of
encourage with this award is the
the veterinary profession and must
case of a young girl who asked her
have a significant and impressive
family to give contributions to the
record of community and volunteer
Texas Veterinary Medical Founda-
service. Both depth and breadth of
tion instead of spending the money
service will be considered in making
for gifts on her birthday. The person
the final selection of the recipient.
selected for this award will receive
Community service recognized by
an impressive plaque or similar
this award can consist of any unpaid
recognition, will receive printed
activity that is generally accepted as
recognition in veterinary and public
a benefit to the community, such as
media, and will be given the op-
elected office, service club member-
portunity to name an animal-related
ship, youth activity coach or sponsor,
charity which shares the mission
service in a humane organization,
and values of TVMF for the receipt
service on behalf of non-profit orga-
of a $5,000 contribution given in
nizations, volunteerism of various
the recipient’s name.
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same. Thus it is not the magnitude
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The award recipient will receive
an impressive plaque or similar
recognition, will receive appropri-
For more information on
ate notice in veterinary and public
the Good Samaritan Program,
media, and will be given the op-
please visit www.tvma.org.
portunity to name an animal-related
The Foundation encourages
charity which shares the mission
you to nominate those indi-
and values of TVMF for receipt of a
viduals in your community
$5,000 contribution to be given in
and your profession who fit
their name.
into one of the three above
The Visionary Award
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Philanthropy
Giving Opportunities
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine
T
ing opportunities currently
“Save the
Animals” FundS
Veterinary Student
Scholarships
available at the Texas A&M
here are multitudes of giv-
By Guy A. Sheppard, DVM
Stevenson Companion
Animal Life Care
Center
The “Capper and Chris” fund was
As the cost of obtaining a veterinary
College of Veterinary Medicine.
one of the first funds created at Texas
education continues to mount, scholar-
These philanthropic opportunities
A&M to assist pet owners with their
ships to assist veterinary students with
a family home environment for a
provide those considering gifts to
veterinary expenses at the Texas
their educational expenses allow the
number of animals who became
benefit animals a variety of methods
A&M Small Animal Clinic. Several
veterinary profession to continue to at-
residents of the center when their
to express their generosity. Funds
other funds have been created since
tract the best and brightest students to
human companions were no longer
can be given to benefit animals
that time for the same purpose. In
a career of animal care without undue
able to care for them. The center
directly, to benefit the education
2008, these funds provided assis-
financial concerns. A gift to our schol-
was built with a very generous gift
of those who will care for animals
tance to 182 cases for a total of over
arship program can assist veterinary
from its namesake, Maddie Steven-
throughout their careers, and even
$146,000. Opportunities are always
students at the earliest stage of their
son. Care for the pets which live at
to provide advanced facilities and
available to create new funds for this
careers, and such a gift will continue to
the center is provided for by funds
equipment. Following are several
purpose, or smaller contributions can
pay dividends for many years through-
left for that purpose by their owners,
opportunities to choose from:
be made to increase the endowment
out the career of these budding animal
but gifts to the center are always
level of the existing funds.
care professionals.
Continued on page 36.
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Philanthropy
Giving Opportunities continued from p.34
Animal Contraceptive
Program
Imaging and Cancer
Center
an internationally renowned human
Texas A&M is the home of an
This new center is currently in the
tive research and treatment efforts
animal contraceptive research
planning stages with funding for
for both animal and human cancer.
There are also areas of special
program that has shown a great
the construction of the building
interest and focus within the Small
deal of promise in helping to reduce
already in place. Funds are cur-
ties for improving the lives of
Animal Clinic such as:
welcome to provide enhancements
to the center and for its residents.
Special Programs
cancer center to develop coopera-
As you can see, the opportuni-
unwanted populations of dogs and
rently being sought to equip the
animals are almost unlimited at the
• Cardiology
cats, but it is also helpful in reduc-
facility with cutting edge imaging
Texas A&M College of Veterinary
• Oncology
ing overpopulations of wildlife
and treatment equipment to make
Medicine. Through the generos-
• Dentistry
such as deer and feral hogs. The
this the finest facility in the land.
ity of many people who care about
• Feline Medicine
development of the contraceptive
The equipment planned for this
animals, the future is very bright
agents has proven successful, but
facility will also allow diagnostic
for the creatures that depend on us
These programs provide more
research is ongoing to develop
evaluation of larger animals such
to look out for them. If you have
in depth service in each of these
a safe and effective oral delivery
as horses, and it will perform
further interest in any of the oppor-
specialties. The feline medicine pro-
method. Donations to this program
this function much more quickly
tunities mentioned in this article,
gram supports a companion animal
could prove helpful in completing
providing more safety to our larger
please contact Dr. Bubba Woytek or
resident with an intense focus on
research that would prevent a life of
animal friends. Talks are currently
Dr. Guy Sheppard at the Develop-
feline medicine, and it is the only
hardship and suffering that awaits
in progress between the Texas A&M
ment Office, 979-845-9043.
program of its type in the U.S.
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A Life Experience
On The Other Side
A Veterinarian’s Story
A
fter practicing veterinary
fortable sending my dog to an
medicine for over 25
internist that I didn’t know very
years, I was suddenly
well all the while knowing from my
positioned on the other side of the
experience that Buddy was very
pet owner-veterinarian equation. My
ill. GCVS worked on Buddy for
own dog (Buddy) was very ill and
another three days and determined
after treating him at my clinic and
he would need immediate surgery
then referring him to Gulf Coast Vet-
(this was a Saturday of course!) but
erinary Specialists (GCVS), I found
they didn’t have a surgeon available
myself driving Buddy to Texas A&M
and referred us to TAMU.
Veterinary School (TAMU).
It had been 10 years since I
As I made the 90 minute journey
with Buddy lying in the seat next
visited the school and the changes
to me, I knew he was in trouble
were vast. The most amazing change
and I honestly though he wouldn’t
was the addition of a state-of-the-art
make it. I’d seen too many dogs die
Small Animal Clinic. From a Con-
of this condition when they hadn’t
tinuous Rate Infusion unit (used for
responded at this point in the treat-
delivering medications continually)
ment protocol. He had been sick
to the latest Ultrasound machine, the
for one week and had lost 5 pounds
technology and highly capable staff
(20% of his body weight). As he
were quite impressive.
lay there in the seat with an IV
Buddy’s case was a stubborn one.
catheter, a naso-gastric tube and a
It all started on a Sunday night with
shaved side for his Morphine patch,
vague symptoms; lethargy and no
I felt a deep sadness but I talked
appetite. Isn’t it typical that pets
to him and tried to assure him that
always get sick on weekends? His
help was around the corner.
medical history dictated that he
probably had injured his lower back.
By Mark Silberman, DVM
Buddy Silberman
genuinely cared about Buddy.
As it turned out, Buddy didn’t
and understanding. Medically they
“pulled out all the stops”. No one
have surgery after all. The staff at
thought he would live but he did.
And it was.
TAMU decided to try one last option
Seventeen days later he came home.
Upon arrival at the Small Animal
before undergoing surgery (pancre-
We as pet owners are very
Given that it was late on a Sunday
clinic, Buddy was immediately taken
atic surgery is considered very risky
fortunate to have such a world-class
evening, I examined him and treated
to ICU while I filled out paperwork.
and last resort). A special feeding
facility available to us. State-of-
him empirically, planning to run
By the end of the day I had talked
tube was inserted that bypassed the
the-art equipment, Board Certified
more tests in the morning.
with the 4th yr. vet student assigned
Pancreas, thus allowing Buddy to get
clinicians, Veterinary students and
to his case, a veterinary intern and
nourishment and begin the healing
Interns constantly monitoring and
mined on Monday that he had se-
the chief clinician. I felt a deep sigh
process. This option, along with the
treating patients all sprinkled with
vere pancreatitis and began the stan-
of relief knowing that he was getting
Continuous Rate Infusion machine
compassion and empathy.
dard protocol of IV Fluids, no food
the best possible care. Think about
infusing a special medical “cocktail”
or water for 48 to 72 hours, medicine
it. The most advanced medicine
seemed to do the trick.
for nausea and pain, and antibiotics.
coupled with the incredible com-
Three days later, however, there was
petence of the clinicians. Not only
family took turns visiting him. The
profession of Veterinary Medicine.
minimal improvement in his condi-
that, but an underpaid intern and a
level of communication by the staff
PS. ..How much did this all cost,
tion and I realized it was time to
4th year vet student were taking care
was second to none. It was not so
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refer him to an internist at GCVS.
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much what they said as how they
at www.HoustonPettalk.com for the
This was not just a job to them, they
said it. They spoke with concern
answer.
After further testing, we deter-
I must admit I was a bit uncom-
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Buddy was there for 10 days. Our
Thank You Texas A&M Small
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I
s your child interested in
year’s guests were treated to educa-
plore careers in such a
Veterinary Medicine? Would
tional events including “teddy bear
rewarding profession,”
you like an opportunity to visit
surgery”, cow milking, search and
notes H. Richard
Texas A&M College of Veterinary
rescue demonstrations and aquatic
Adams, dean of the
Medicine & Biomedical Sciences to
treadmill demonstrations. Enter-
College of Veterinary
have a first-hand look at the services
tainment was also provided with a
Medicine & Biomedi-
they offer? Each year, CVM hosts an
petting zoo, stick barrel horse racing,
cal Sciences.
Open House event to give the public
Frisbee dogs and Allen Pogue’s trick
an “inside view”.
horse show.
Typcially held in the Spring,
Each year, the Open House orga-
The 16th Annual
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Open House has become a mainstay
nizing committee works on adding
2009 from 9 am to
of the college attracting the general
new and innovative demonstrations
4 pm. Details will be
public as well as organized groups
and entertainment venues. “It’s a
available on their
such as Boy Scouts of America and
great way to open the eyes of the
web site at www.
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Rover Oaks Pet Resort
(2 locations)
www.roveroaks.com
Urban Tails
(713) 658.0900
www.urbantails.cc
Dog Grooming
Academy
Petite Pooch Chateau
www.petitepooch.com
Doggie Daycare
Camp Bow Wow
www.campbowwow.com
Four Paws Daycare & Pet Sitting
www.4paws4dogs.com
Happy Tails Dog Spa
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www.happytailsdogspa.com
www.petsareinn.com
Molly’s Mutt House (2 locations)
Sugar Land Pet Nanny
www.mutthouse.com
www.sugarlandpetnanny.com
My Dog & Me
Pet Pals Pet Sitting
www.thinklikeadog.com
www.petpalsofhouston.com
Olivine
(713) 622.7776
Pet Waste Removal
Call To Doody
Scoop Le Poop
Pet Friendly Realtors
A Pet’s Paradise
Angela Smith – Greenwood King
www.apetsparadise.biz
[email protected]
Low Cost SPAY-NEUTER
Shawn Russell -
Saving Animals Across Borders
Prudential Gary Greene
www.savinganimals.org
SNAP
Adventures in Birds
www.adventuresinbirdsinc.com
www.animaltales.com
Arne’s Warehouse
Houston Humane Society
www.arneswarehouse.com
www.houstonhumane.org
Aussie Pet Mobile
www.aussiepetmobile.com
Pet Supplies
www.snapus.org
www.innerloophomesales.com
Grooming
www.scooplepoop.com
Animal Tales Katy
832.265.8645
Don Puryear – ReMax
www.calltodoody.com
Hedz Up Pets
Houston SPCA
www.hedzuppets.com
www.spcahouston.org
Sasha’s Suds N Duds (self serve
dog wash and boutique)
Training
www.sashasudsnduds.com
Bark Busters
www.barkbusters.com
Sasha’s Suds N Duds
Natural Pawz (3 locations)
www.naturalpawz.com
Pawty Palace
www.pawtypalace.com
www.sashasudsnduds.com
Happy Tails Obedience Training
www.happytailsobediencetraining.
Wally Beds
Grooming By Ron
com
www.wallybeds.com
Jim Burwell’s Petiquette
Pet Food
www.petiquettedog.com
Premium Pet Supplies
(713) 668.4466
A Dog’s Life Pet Salon
(Grooming, Retail)
www.adogslifepetsalon.com
(see back cover)
My Dog & Me (also offers grooming)
www.thinklikeadog.com
Posh Paws Mobile Grooming
www.poshpawsmobile.com
Pet Sitting
(see ad for retailers)
T Touch Training
www.wellnesspetfood.com
[email protected]
Woof Pet Bakery
Four PawsDaycare & Pet Sitting
Urban Tails
www.4paws4dogs.com
www.urbantails.cc
Pawsitively Purrfect
Interiors
www.pawsitivelypurrfecthouston.
Wilcox Interiors
com
Pet Proof Floors
www.wilcoxint.com
Pets Are Inn (in-home care)
Wellness Pet Food
www.woofpetbakery.com
Art and Photography
Evin Thayer Studios
www.evinthayer.com
Hollywood Frame Gallery
www.hollywoodframegallery.com
Directory
Nancy Davis Keely Pet Portraits
Hospital Spring
Animal Em. Ctr of W. Houston
Ervan Chew Dog Park
www.nancydaviskeely.com
www.bestfriendspetcare.com
4823 Highway 6 North
4502 Dunlavy
www.aecwh.com
Adoptions
BARC
www.southwestanimalclinic.vetsuite.
Animal Em. of The Woodlands
www.houstontx.gov/health/BARC/
com
27870 I-45N, www.aeucc.com
Winrock Animal Clinic, P.C.
Alternative Therapies
Brazos County Animal Shelter
6415 San Felipe, Suite 1
Animal Chiropractor, Dr. Doval
www.brazosanimalshelter.org
(713) 785.5551
www.docjackie.com
Citizens for Animal Protection
Washington Heights Vet Clinic
(CAP)
(see ad below)
Pet Cemetaries /
Crematories
barc1-new.html
Live Oak Pet Services
www.cap4pets.org
VCA Hospitals (see ad on pg. 9 for
HOPE
multiple locations)
www.homelesspets.net
www.vcapets.com
HPPL
Emergency Clinics
www.hppl.org
Animal Emergency Care Clinic
Houston Humane Society
Harris County Veterinary Medical
Best Friends Animal
Pet Friendly Lodging
Abundance Retreat
Maxey Bark and Run Dog Park
601 Maxey
Millie Bush Park
16756 Westheimer Pkwy
Officer Lucy Dog Park
4337 Lafayette Bellaire
Sam Houston Park
500 Smith
Downtown Houston
www.abundanceretreat.com
Dog Friendly Parks
(281) 693.1510
(for additional parks visit www.hous-
Terry Hershey Park
15200 Memorial Drive
tonpettalk.com/resources)
Restaurants
Animal Emergency Clinic
Brays Bayou Hike & Bike Trail
El Tiempo
1111 West Loop South
9601 Brays Bayou Drive
www.eltiempcantina.com
www.animalemergencyhospital.com
Foundation
www.hcvmf.org
24927 Morton Ranch Rd
www.liveoakpetservices.com
8921 Katy Freeway
www.houstonhumane.org
Veterinary Services
Katy Park
Cattail Dog Park
Ousie’s Table
Animal Emergency Sugar Land
9323 Cochrans Crossing Drive,
www.ouisiestable.com
12550 Emily CT
The Woodlands
(281) 340.8387
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