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 [...]

No one likes to think about their pet needing emergency care—but knowing how to prevent emergencies may save you and your pet from unnecessary suffering, heartache, and loss. Check out our LaGrange Veterinary Hospital guide on protecting pets from five of the most common pet emergencies.  If your pet is in an emergency situation, or [...]

Traveling—in a nutshell—can be stressful. Then, adding in the certain requirements and restrictions of including your four-legged friend, and a fun-filled trip can turn into a major headache. However, with proper preparation and planning, you can avoid many common travel troubles, help ensure your trip is smooth sailing, and is enjoyable for all. Follow these [...]

Your pet’s coat is more than fabulous fluff. Whether long or short, furry or sleek, your pet’s hair provides their body with a protective and insulating barrier. And, while some shedding is normal, sudden or dramatic hair loss (i.e., alopecia), thinning, and bald patches can be cause for concern—not for your pet’s ego, but for [...]

Seeing your pet undergo seizure activity, especially a grand mal seizure, can be terrifying. Whether you are witnessing a seizure for the first time, or your pet was diagnosed with epilepsy years ago, knowing how to react can make a world of difference for your four-legged friend. Be prepared, by learning the following do’s and [...]