August 20th is World Mosquito Day. We know, mosquitos aren’t something we want to celebrate. However, these annoying bloodsucking parasites pose a greater threat to pets than many people realize. Mosquitos are the sole transmitters of heartworms, parasites that are…
Feline leukemia, or FeLV, is a viral disease that attacks Fluffy’s immune system, rendering her vulnerable to other illnesses. It’s fairly common in cats, affecting about three percent of our feline friends. A New Orleans, LA vet offers some information…
Summer is rolling along. Louisiana summers can definitely be scorchers! Many of our canine patients love to cool off by going for a swim at this time of year. Just be sure to put Fido’s safety first. Here, a New…
Kongs are one of the most popular dog toys out there. They can keep Fido occupied for hours, offer a way for him to safely indulge his need to chew, and just brighten up his day. You can buy fillings…
Summers here in Louisiana can be scorching hot. Those steamy summer months also tend to bring a lot of storms. This helps a lot with cooling things off, but can be quite scary for pets. Many of our furry patients…
While we may still have a few weeks left before the official start of summer, things are already pretty hot around here. If you’ve just adopted—or perhaps been adopted by—a kitten, you’ll need to keep an extra close eye on…
Do you enjoy relaxing with a cold treat on a hot day? Our canine companions certainly do, and who can blame them? Fido does have a fur coat on, after all. It isn’t safe for you to share your own…
May is Chip Your Pet Month! This doesn’t mean feed your pet chips, of course: it’s an awareness campaign to encourage those who haven’t gotten their furry friends microchipped to go ahead and do so. A local New Orleans, LA…
April 23rd is Lost Dog Awareness Day. While we hope that our canine patients all stay safe and sound at home, this is one topic where an ounce of prevention can be worth several pounds of cure. As many as…
Today, April 1st, is usually known as April Fool’s Day. However, it’s also an important pet holiday: Every Day is Tag Day! Making sure that your beloved pet is wearing his ID tags is not only required by law, it…
