Austin Pets Alive!
Coverage of Austin Pets Alive! in the Nexus archive.
- Austin Pets Alive! deploys flood response teams as south Texas communities brace for rising rivers
Austin Pets Alive! is deploying flood response teams to Cotulla, Texas, to prepare pet shelters and evacuation resources as major flooding threatens communities along the Frio and Nueces rivers.
- Austin Pets Alive! in need of help as shelters overwhelmed due to severe weather
Austin Pets Alive! is seeking assistance as shelters are overwhelmed due to severe weather. Over 104 pets, including 54 dogs and 50 cats, are being transported to the rescue as of 10 a.m. Thursday.
- Austin Pets Alive! activates emergency response to assist shelters affected by flooding
Austin Pets Alive! has activated emergency response efforts to support animal shelters affected by flooding in South Central Texas. The organization is addressing the ongoing flood threats impacting the region.
- Vets issue urgent warning to pet owners as flesh-eating screwworm spreads through Texas and New Mexico
Vets and humane societies warn pet owners in Texas and New Mexico about the spread of New World screwworm, a parasite whose larvae infest open wounds in mammals, including pets and cattle. The parasite reemerged in the U.S. in June after decades of eradication efforts, with over 30 confirmed cases reported. Preventive measures include flea and tick medications, and prompt veterinary care is critical to avoid fatal infections.
- What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly
Two New World screwworm cases in dogs are among over 30 confirmed in Texas and New Mexico, with larvae infesting mammals via open wounds and causing severe health risks. Veterinarians and humane societies urge vigilance, including regular wound checks and flea/tick medications to prevent infestations.
- What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly
Two New World screwworm cases in dogs in Texas and New Mexico have prompted warnings from veterinarians and humane societies about the threat to pets. The larvae of the screwworm fly infest mammals by laying eggs in wounds, causing severe pain and potential death if untreated. Flea and tick medications can prevent infestations, and prompt veterinary care is critical for treatment.
- APA! and Central Texas Food Bank give food away to hundreds of people and pets every few months
Austin Pets Alive! and the Central Texas Food Bank collaborate every few months to provide free food to people and their pets in the community.
- New World screwworm poses threat to Central Texas shelter pets, stray animals
The New World screwworm threatens shelter pets and stray animals in Central Texas, prompting Austin Pets Alive! to revise its operations. Challenges include medication costs and transport restrictions from other states, as noted by the organization's CEO Dr. Ellen Jefferson.