Ticks are a common parasite that can cause problems in pets and people. These blood-sucking parasites not only cause discomfort when they bite your pet, but can also transmit a multitude of serious diseases. If you find a tick on your furry pal, learn how to proceed safely and expertly. Our team shares the steps [...]

Heartworm infections in dogs and cats are on the rise in the United States, which puts your pet at greater risk. These little critters can cause major damage to your pet’s heart, lungs, and blood vessels, and could also be fatal. Fortunately, LaGrange Veterinary Hospital is well-stocked with preventive options to stop heartworm infections in [...]

As a cat owner, you know that you receive many benefits from your feline friend’s affection and companionship. Simply having a cat in your life means you are less likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases, such as a stroke or heart attack, and your blood pressure is better regulated. Cuddling with your cat also releases [...]

Rodenticide toxicity is one of the most common forms of pet poisoning. Several products are commercially available to help control rodents, and all are toxic to pets. Our LaGrange Veterinary Hospital team doesn’t want your pet to fall victim to a rodenticide poisoning, and we offer information about how these products affect pets and provide [...]

Happy New Year! It’s me—your favorite pet! I hear that now is the time when people make resolutions for the year ahead, and I thought I’d come up with mine. While we both know that I am already perfect in every way, I’ll dig deep to find some areas in which I can become even [...]

Pets contribute so much to our quality of life (QOL), and we can give them the same gift as they enter their golden years. One important responsibility of pet ownership is protecting your pet from pain and suffering, which can be achieved through regular assessments of your senior pet’s QOL. Facing the reality of life’s [...]

Sitting down to a delicious Thanksgiving meal with friends and family is the holiday highlight, but everything leading up to the wonderful day can be hectic. With so much on your plate—literally and figuratively—your pet’s safety can easily slip your mind. Our team at LaGrange Veterinary Hospital has you covered with five tips for a [...]

Chubby pets can be endearing, and they inspire hilarious memes on the internet, but excess weight is no laughing matter. Studies and surveys conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention and Banfield Pet Hospitals found that more than half of American pets are classified as overweight, putting the majority at risk for chronic health [...]

Vaccines are important to safeguard your pet against serious diseases. Starting when they are 6 to 8 weeks of age, puppies and kittens need vaccinations and boosters every three to four weeks until they are about 16 weeks old. Adult pets need vaccinations every one to three years, depending on the vaccine and the pet’s [...]

Many pet owners attribute the fact that their pet is slowing down to normal aging, but arthritis, a common and painful pet condition, could be the cause. Arthritis (i.e., degenerative joint disease) causes pain and decreased mobility in pets of all ages, sizes, and breeds. "Arthritis" literally means joint inflammation, and is used to describe [...]