Home Dental Care for Dogs and Cats: What Works, What Doesn't, and How to Start If you have ever been told at a vet visit that your pet's teeth need attention, you are not alone. Dental disease affects the majority of dogs and cats by age three, and it is one of the most preventable [...]
Why Do Puppies and Kittens Need to be Dewormed More Than Once? A tiny, chaotic ball of fluff running around your house brings joy and stress in equal measure. They get into everything, chew on your furniture, and cover you in slobbery kisses- but also come with problems that are easy to forget about when [...]
Why Does My Pet Take So Many Heart Pills? Understanding Combination Therapy for Heart Disease Hearing "heart disease" followed by a list of unfamiliar drug names can feel overwhelming. Suddenly you're staring at bottles of Pimobendan, Furosemide, and Enalapril, wondering how you'll keep them all straight. If you're asking why your pet needs so many [...]
From Diet Change to Endoscopy: Diagnosing Chronic Vomiting in Pets Your pet vomited three times last week, twice yesterday, and again today. Is that too often? The pattern becomes impossible to ignore when vomiting shifts from an isolated incident to something that keeps happening. Questions multiply: Should I change their food? Wait it out? Get [...]
Caring for Arthritic Pets: Comfort, Compassion, and Control It is heartbreaking to see your dog or cat hesitate before jumping up onto the couch to snuggle with you, or struggle to keep up on a walk they once loved. When stiffness and pain start stealing those small joys, it's natural to wonder, "What more can [...]
Helping Your Pet Feel Safe When You're Away If your pet becomes anxious or destructive when left alone, you're not dealing with disobedience, you're witnessing anxiety. This emotional disorder can develop after schedule changes, moves, or past trauma. With time, structure, and guidance, most pets can regain their confidence and learn that being alone doesn't [...]
Dog Ear Health: When Scratching Signals Something More Ear scratching, head shaking, or a slight head tilt might seem harmless at first, but in dogs, these subtle signs often point to the start of an ear problem. Left untreated, mild irritation can quickly progress to infection, swelling, and even chronic pain. Recurring issues often have [...]
Why Male Cats Are at Higher Risk for Urinary Blockages- and What Owners Should Know Urinary obstruction in cats is one of the most urgent veterinary emergencies. What may look like “litter box trouble” – frequent trips, crying, or producing little to no urine – can quickly escalate into a life-threatening condition. At LaGrange Veterinary [...]
What’s Poisonous to Pets? Foods, Plants, and Products to Keep Away Curious noses and quick paws mean pets sometimes find trouble in the most unexpected places. One quick sniff or bite can turn an ordinary day into a veterinary emergency. While no pet owner wants to imagine their cat or dog in danger, knowing which [...]
Keeping our pets’ mouths healthy is one of the most important—and most misunderstood—parts of preventive care. At LaGrange Veterinary Hospital, we hear questions every week about “quick” or “natural” non-anesthetic dental cleanings (often called NADs). On the surface they sound appealing: no anesthesia, a smaller price tag, and a shiny smile when it’s done. Yet [...]