Photo Credit: Lori Hays If you've been scrolling through the news lately, you may have come across headlines about something called New World screwworm making its way into the United States. It sounds alarming, and the coverage can feel overwhelming. But before you spiral, here's what actually matters: this parasite is preventable, it is treatable, and North Texas animal health professionals are already on it. We sat down with HSNT's veterinary team, Dr. Mendes and Dr. Jones, as well as...

Suede, an adorable Great Dane HSNT Alum, relaxes at home on a sunny day in a vast green field under a clear blue sky. Photo credits Haute Dog Photography. Summer in North Texas means longer days, backyard evenings, and something most pet parents don't think about until it's too late: snake season. When Suede, a Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) alum, came inside one evening with a paw swollen to nearly three times its normal size, her family didn't hesitate. They removed her collar, got...