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Covid-19 Update
Village Veterinary Center is open our normal hours for appointments. Since the advent of the COVID-19 concerns, we have been, and will continue to take all precautions to prevent spread of this disease, including curb-side service, and, drop-off appointments. Please let our customer service representative know your preference when you contact the office. We will continue to implement these measures until all danger from this virus has passed. We ask you to join us in … Read More
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Covid-19 Update
Village Veterinary Center is open our normal hours for appointments. Since the advent of the COVID-19 concerns, we have been, and will continue to take all precautions to prevent spread of this disease, including curb-side service, and, drop-off appointments. Please let our customer service representative know your preference when you contact the office. We will continue to implement these measures until all danger from this virus has passed. We ask you to join us in … Read More
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Village Veterinary Center Offers Car-Side Service in Response to COVID-19
Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, we want to keep our clients updated on the situation and what we have implemented to help keep everyone safe. Current info from AVMA & CDC confirms that animals cannot contract or spread the COVID-19 Virus. In addition to our usual in-office service, we are offering a car-side alternative to help reduce risk of exposure for our clients: Car-side admissions and discharge processes: Clients should arrive timely for their scheduled appointment. … Read More
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What are You Feeding Your Best Friends and is it Hurting Them?
The graph shown is from a recent journal article discussing those grain-free dog foods that are most commonly associated with cardiomyopathy. If you are not familiar with this phenomenon, please contact the office for more information. Bottom line – Certain grain-free dog foods are being implicated in causing heart failure and death in dogs. Do not feed your dogs grain free products without discussing it with your veterinarian.
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Ways to Beat Doggy Boredom
Did you know that many of Fido’s bad habits can be attributed at least in part to boredom? Our canine pals are both smart and playful, and can get a bit restless with nothing to do. If your pup isn’t getting enough activity and stimulation, he may amuse himself by acting up. Read on for some great tips from a local Lafayette, LA veterinarian on keeping your pet entertained… and out of mischief. Playtime Take … Read More
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Walking Your Cat
You may have seen some videos or photos of people putting leashes on their cats and taking their feline friends for a stroll. Have you ever wondered if this is something you should do for your kitty? A local Lafayette, LA vet offers tips on walking your cat in this article. Benefits of Walking Fluffy Cats do purrfectly fine living indoors, but some of them are, well, more energetic than others. Fluffy will benefit from … Read More
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Caring for a Blind Dog
May 3rd is Specially-Abled Pets Day! Our animal friends are very resilient, and can live happy, fulfilling lives, even if they have physical disabilities. For instance, there are many blind dogs out there with wagging tails and happy smiles, being as lovable and awesome as any other pup. Blindness actually isn’t that uncommon in dogs. Fido can be born blind, or lose his sight due to age, injury, or infection. Here, a Lafayette, LA vet … Read More
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Fluffy’s Pet Peeves
Cats may be small, but they have some pretty big personalities. Just like people, kitties all have their own likes and dislikes. However, they do share some common pet peeves. Read on as a local Lafayette, LA vet lists some things that annoy cats. Loud Noises It really isn’t very surprising that cats like their domains to be nice and quiet. After all, Fluffy spends the vast majority of her time napping! If you drop … Read More
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5 Possible Reasons Your Dog Won’t Stop Barking
Some dogs only bark on occasion, while others are, well, furry little chatterboxes. Incessant barking can be problematic and frustrating for humans, especially if it garners complaints from neighbors. However, it’s probably safe to say that your pup isn’t deliberately trying to keep the guy next door awake. Here, a Lafayette, LA vet lists some reasons Fido may be barking. Loneliness Does your pooch spend the majority of his time in the yard, or in … Read More