Heartworm disease cases in dogs are on the rise this year in Dutchess County. According to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, about 1 of every 157 dogs tested is positive for heartworm disease, compared with 1 of 205 dogs tested in 2018. With the variety of convenient heartworm preventives available, why are more pets contracting [...]
From plants to fertilizers, many seemingly innocuous yard products and supplies can quickly turn a fun spring day into a catastrophe. Know which chemicals, plants, and products can be potential poisons for your pet. #1: Rodenticides Rodent baits are formulated to entice mice and rats to eat them. Unfortunately, this makes them appealing to other [...]
Winter weather conditions do not have to be severe for your pet to become dangerously cold. Hypothermia occurs when your dog’s body temperature falls below normal. Since hypothermia can be a life-threatening condition, knowing how to recognize the signs can save your pet’s life. The normal body temperature for dogs is between 100°F and [...]
Although unfortunate, serious health conditions affect pets every day. Emergencies, sudden illnesses, and traumatic injuries keep veterinary emergency hospitals busy year-round. Statistically speaking, your pet is likely to need advanced medical care at least once in her lifetime. A small percentage of pet owners factor emergencies and specialty care into their monthly budgets. Others scramble [...]
While you may know him as the guy working long hours at Lagrange Veterinary Hospital, dedicating his life to the care and well-being of your beloved furry companions, Marshall Breite, DVM, is more than the guy who is committed to keeping your dog and cat healthy. Here is a little behind-the-scenes information about your furry [...]
Our furry friends do so much to improve our physical and mental well-being, and they rely on us to take the best care of them that we can. Here’s our list of 10 New Year’s resolutions every pet owner should make in 2019. Quit eyeballing your pet’s food. Just like humans, pets are increasingly [...]
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.
