When people think of diseases that ticks commonly transmit, Lyme disease most often springs to mind. Here in Louisiana, we don’t see much Lyme disease—it’s more common in the northeast and midwest portions of the country—but at University Veterinary Hospital, we diagnose several other tick-borne illnesses in pets that cause as much trouble. To keep [...]
Great tips from your Family at UVHvets Hard to believe Thanksgiving is less than a week away! Soon dogs across the country will be positioning themselves underneath the dinner table waiting for a scrap of the Thanksgiving feast. But beware – table scraps and extra treats can add up quickly—just a 5 oz [...]
CBD in Veterinary Medicine CBD: Center for Biological Diversity CBD: Common Bile Duct CBD: Central Business District C...B...D: Cannabidiol! Let’s face it, that’s the only CBD that anyone cares about these days, right? Unless you have been living under a rock, you have heard about CBD being used by grandmothers, young adults, baby boomers, and [...]
Essential Oils and Cats Don’t Always Mix! The popularity of health products that can be used in the home has exploded in the last decade. Products such as essential oils and aromatherapy products are being used much more in households throughout the world. While these products may be safe and useful in improving the [...]
The days are longer, the kids are out of school, and you are eager to get out and enjoy the summer with your two and four-legged friends. But before you break out the running shoes and head into the heat with your pet, consider some crucial safety information. Help prevent a heat-related injury with the [...]
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 [...]
How to Administer Medication to Your Pet Giving a pet his medication can sometimes feel like herding cats, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some tips to ensure your pet is getting the medication he needs without any accompanying stress or trauma (for either of you!). Make it taste good [...]
Living where we do, where the weather is warm and beautiful more often than not, spending time outdoors is a daily aspect of our lives. Whether it be a day out on the lake, a weekend camping, or even relaxing in our own backyard on the patio, we spend a lot of time outside. This [...]
Objects Ornaments Tinsel: cats love to ingest tinsel which often gets stuck in the intestines causing a blockage Snowglobes: can contain ethylene glycol; highly toxic to the kidneys in small amounts Liquid Potpourri: severe chemical burns, difficulty breathing or tremors Candles: Pets can easily burn themselves with a wagging tail or curious nose Wires: risk [...]
When we think of Halloween, we usually think of trick-or-treaters, jack-o-lanterns, and lots of fun. But it can actually be one of the most dangerous evenings of the year for pets. We wrote this article to teach you about the threats that your pet faces on Halloween so that you can take simple [...]