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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…

We definitely have a lot of water here in Louisiana. We have 57 lakes, and countless miles of swamps and bayou. That makes for beautiful scenery, but there is a downside. Not only can waters hide dangerous critters such as…

Do you have a furry little retiree on your hands? Fluffy is officially considered a senior around age ten, but you probably won’t notice drastic changes happening quickly. In fact, many kitties are living well into their teens or even…