Proper nail care ensures your pup can walk, run, and move around comfortably and without pain. Today, our Mandeville vets share tips for how to trim your dog's nails at home, including how to tell when they are due for a trim.
Besides giving your dog all the love and attention they need and deserve, there are a few other things you can do to help your dog maintain their health and well-being. Today, our Mandeville vets share 6 tips for helping your dog stay healthy.
Pica is a compulsive desire to eat non-food items. Today, our Mandeville vets explain what causes pica, the symptoms of pica, and some treatment options for your dog.
If your cat or dog is experiencing vomiting and diarrhea they are likely suffering from gastrointestinal upset. Today, our Mandeville vets share some of the causes of these symptoms and when you should seek emergency care for your pet.
Pet insurance and wellness plans are two options that can help to make your pet's veterinary care more affordable. However, there are distinct differences between both of these choices and it's important that you, as a pet owner, understand what they are. Here, our Mandeville vets explain the differences between wellness plans and pet insurance.
Heartworm disease can result in heart failure, severe lung disease, damage to other organs, and even death for pets in Mandeville. Typically found in cats, dogs, and ferrets, our vets explain why preventative medicine is the best way to protect your pets from a serious and debilitating illness down the road.
Ticks can spread a number of serious diseases and are therefore dangerous to people and pets. In this post, our Mandeville vets explain how these external parasites thrive, including which signs to beware of, and how to keep ticks away from your pets and your family.
Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the world, yet comparatively rare in Louisiana. In this post, our Mandeville vets share information about Lyme disease in pets: what it is, symptoms to watch for, the risk of infection, and treatment options.
Annual fecal exams are the best way to proactively check for intestinal parasites that could threaten your pet or even human family members. Our Mandeville vets suggest yearly fecals to check for intestinal parasites and other nasties before more serious conditions arise.
Fleas are the most common external parasite, and they can make your pet miserable! If left untreated, they may even lead to infections and cause serious diseases. Our Mandeville vets explain early signs of fleas, and what to do if your pet does have fleas.