Does your child add a puppy or kitten to every wish list? Kids and pets are a natural match, and you may have decided to make your child’s dreams come true and welcome a new furry friend into your home. Pets teach children many things: responsible pet ownership, compassion, proper handling, nurturing, and the cycle [...]
We’re no strangers to insects in the south. But, did you know that 1 of every 18 dogs tested in Caddo Parish tests positive for heartworm disease? Louisiana’s accommodating climate for insect growth and reproduction makes parasite prevention a must for pets. Learn how to protect your pet from heartworm disease in our latest blog [...]
BMs, bowel movements, poop, all also known as feces... no matter what you call it... UVHvets wants to test it!!! Let’s talk Poop! All cats and dogs do it but is something living in your pets’ feces?? What’s the scoop on Poop? It’s April STOOLS day... we could have so many headers for this important [...]
Scrub - a - dub - dub your pup in a tub!! Scrub a Dub Dub. Giving your pet a bath can be a stress-free and fun time for both you and your pet. It is also a great chance to do a really good nose to toes exam at home. Below are [...]
Outdoor activities can quickly become unpleasant if your pet brings hitchhiking pests home. Fleas and ticks are more than just a nuisance—they have the potential to cause extreme irritation to you and your pets. Even worse, they can transmit harmful diseases, such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and tapeworm infections. Flea and tick [...]
Canine Acanthomatous Ameloblastoma (CAA) that underwent oral surgery at UVHvets. Oral Tumors in Dogs and Cats February is Dental Health Month for pets, which typically makes us think of taking care of the teeth dogs and cats to prevent dental disease. However, dogs and cats can also develop cancers within the mouth [...]
Your pet’s dental health is important. Without preventive care, including daily tooth brushing and annual veterinary cleanings, tartar can accumulate on the surface of your pet’s teeth and beneath the gum line. If left untreated, painful periodontal disease will develop. The tartar beneath the gum line can introduce bacteria into your pet’s bloodstream, where it [...]
Today, many pets are regarded as members of the family. That bond, along with training and behavior studies, have caused negative, punishment-based training techniques to lose popularity among veterinary professionals and pet owners in favor of methods that incorporate positive reinforcement. The bond between pets and their people is an important one, and we encourage [...]
Is your dog coughing? Is it something to worry about? When do I call the vet? Is my other pet going to start coughing too? We all cough from time to time. Usually it is an uncommon occurrence and there is a tickle in the throat. We cough once and it’s over. Dogs are the [...]
Santa brought me a puppy!!! So now what?? Santa has come and gone and for many hopeful children, he delivered a sweet puppy to become part of the family and to bring many years of joy. But now that your puppy is here you may be wondering…now what do we do? Well we are here [...]
