You know when your dog whines at the door that they need a potty break, and you know that your cat is telling you dinner time has arrived when they start yowling in the kitchen. However, many behaviors your pet exhibits are simply perplexing. Our team at LaGrange Veterinary Hospital wants to help explain these [...]
If your cat is thinking outside of the box when it comes to urinating, you likely feel frustrated and confused. This problem can appear at any time in male or female cats of any age, including cats with a previously perfect record of litter box use. So why do some good cats go “bad?” Feline [...]
Pets are curious creatures who explore their world using all five senses. Unfortunately, some mischievous dogs and cats rely too heavily on “taste,” and find themselves in a world of trouble. Each year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) handles more than 200,000 calls about known or suspected pet toxin exposures, many involving a [...]
Summer offers numerous ways for you and your dog to have fun in the sun. Whether you are taking a trip to the lake, going to a cookout, or chilling by the pool, you should take a few precautions to ensure your dog stays safe this summer. Our team at LaGrange Veterinary Hospital wants to [...]
Traditionally, LaGrange Veterinary Hospital has been a firm subscriber to keeping paper records for all our clients and patients. But, as times have changed and we’ve seen the benefits of technology for pet care, we’ve updated our systems to better serve the pets in our care. As we transition from paper to electronic records, we’ve [...]
After a thorough evaluation by our veterinary team at LaGrange Veterinary Hospital, your pet was diagnosed with a medical issue that requires treatment with a prescription medication. You want to ensure your pet receives the medication as soon as possible, but you also want to ensure that the medication is safe and effective. Our team [...]
Your pet seems fine. Their appetite is hearty, and they are always up for play time. A notice in the mail reminds you of their upcoming annual wellness exam. Should you go to the trouble of scheduling that appointment, when your pet is obviously doing so well? LaGrange Veterinary Hospital explains what a wellness exam [...]
You may have heard our LaGrange Veterinary Hospital team mention heartworm disease during your pet’s wellness visit, but there’s a lot of information to cover about this particular parasitic condition. Here, we list 10 facts every pet owner needs to know about this potentially deadly disease. #1: Heartworm disease has been diagnosed in all 50 [...]
Fleas and ticks are two common pests that bug your pet, and they become more bloodthirsty as temperatures rise. By understanding how these parasites advance through their life cycles, feed on your pet, and transmit disease, you’ll be better prepared to prevent your furry pal from becoming their victim. Brush up on your flea facts [...]
It’s been a long year since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and we are still practicing curbside care to keep our team, our clients, and our community safe. We know that letting your pet walk into our hospital without you by their side is not easy, but it’s necessary to minimize disease transmission. We hope an [...]
Our current COVID-19 protocol permits one vaccinated, masked person to accompany the pet into the hospital. When you get here, please call from the parking lot to let us know you are here. We will follow up with a few questions and further instructions on whether or how you may enter with your pet. For clients who arrive with children or dependent adults, our lobby is not an appropriate place for them to wait during your pet’s visit.
When you enter our hospital, please make sure you are wearing a well-fitting mask that covers your mouth and your nose. You will be required to wear your mask over your mouth and nose for the entirety of your time in the hospital.
For unvaccinated clients, clients who arrive with children or dependent adults, or clients who prefer not to wear a mask, our curbside protocol remains in effect: a member of our staff will meet you outside to bring your pet in while you wait outside. Once he is done with his exam, Dr. Breite will call you on your cell phone to discuss exam findings, recommendations, results and next steps as well as answer any questions you may have, and your pet will be returned to you. All dogs must be leashed and all cats must be in a carrier.
For prescription diet and medication needs, we ask that clients call ahead to make your request so that we can get your product ready and take payment over the phone. Then, when you arrive to collect it, call from the parking lot to let us know you are here. We will leave your food or medication for you outside the exit door for you to pick up. You may also order your pet’s medication and food for home delivery through our online pharmacy.
If you have any questions regarding your pet’s health please call us at 845-473-9121.
