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 [...]

Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations pose many health risks for pets. To keep your pet safe and out of the veterinary hospital these holidays, our LaGrange Veterinary Hospital team offers seven tips to help ensure that your pet stays out of trouble as this difficult year draws to a close. #1: Prevent tinsel trouble  [...]

Penelope the pug hasn’t been feeling so great recently. She has always been a bit on the round side, to put it mildly, but now she is losing weight, draining her water bowl several times a day, and peeing a lake when she goes outside every few hours. As it turns out, Penelope’s pancreas, who [...]

The vibrant leaf-covered streets and the crisp fall air let us know that holiday season is here in full force. Halloween celebrations may look a little different this year, but will still include spooky treats and silly tricks. Like most holidays, our pets, with their cute costumes and joy at joining in the fun, can [...]

Many pets deal with fear, anxiety, and stress during their everyday lives, and these uncomfortable mental states can kick into high gear, especially during fireworks, thunderstorms, construction, or veterinary visits. Since the majority of pets experience anxiety at some point, what’s the big deal? People suffer through stress on a daily basis, between juggling the [...]

If your pet has ever gone missing, you understand the stress and anxiety of not knowing their whereabouts, safety, or wellbeing. Are they injured, scared, alone? One in three pets will go missing at some point during their lifetime, and you should be prepared if that happens to your family pet. Collars and tags are [...]

At some point, your pet will likely have loose stool because of intestinal parasites. You may see the actual wiggling worms, if your furry pal has a roundworm or tapeworm infection. Many puppies and kittens come with a hidden parasite load that requires deworming treatment. Sometimes several treatments—along with appropriate heartworm and intestinal parasite prevention—are [...]

With summer in full swing, you are probably already making July Fourth plans. Independence Day marks the highlight of summer festivities, but your pet may not love this holiday nearly as much as you. Chaotic gatherings and loud noises can stress your pet, while rich picnic foods can wreak havoc on their gastrointestinal (GI) system. [...]