Meet Molly, an 8-year-old Miniature Schnauzer who normally lives for two things: dinner and making sure nobody in the house gets to eat without her supervision. So when Molly suddenly walked away from breakfast, her family knew something was wrong. By that afternoon, she had vomited twice, seemed unusually quiet, and spent most of the day […]
Halloween is supposed to be a little scary. But there is a very big difference between “a skeleton jumped out of the bushes” scary and “my Labrador just ate an entire Halloween bucket, including several wrappers” scary. Every Halloween, pets find new and creative ways to turn a fun holiday into an emergency. So in honor of spooky […]
How to recognize and control the most common allergy causes in dogs and cats If your dog constantly scratches, chews their paws, or develops mysterious skin issues, allergies could be the culprit. Just like people, pets can develop hypersensitivities—an overreaction of the immune system to substances that are usually harmless. In veterinary medicine, allergic skin disease […]
Every day in veterinary medicine, we see firsthand how quickly a routine walk, a delivery truck, or an unlatched gate can turn into a lost pet situation. Microchipping may seem small—just a grain-of-rice-sized device—but its impact can be life-changing. At our clinic, microchips have helped us turn panic into relief and strangers into heroes. Today, […]
Keeping Pets Comfortable at Three Rivers Animal Hospital When a pet needs surgery, dental work, or another medical procedure, one of the most common concerns pet owners have is: “Will my pet be in pain?” At Three Rivers Animal Hospital, managing pain is a top priority. Modern veterinary medicine recognizes that effective pain control is essential not only […]
When Benny was adopted, his new family gave him exactly what every rescued dog deserves: a loving home and responsible veterinary care from day one. Like many adopted pets along the Gulf Coast, Benny’s story also came with an unexpected challenge. Shortly after settling into his new home, his family brought him in for a wellness […]
If you’ve ever heard your veterinarian emphasize year-round heartworm prevention, you might have wondered: Is it really that important? The short answer is yes—and for a very good reason. Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition affecting dogs and, less commonly, cats and ferrets. It’s caused by a parasitic worm called Dirofilaria immitis, which lives in the heart, lungs, […]
If you live in Louisiana, you already know our winters aren’t really winters. Mild temperatures, high humidity, and frequent rainfall create the perfect environment for parasites to thrive all year long. That’s why veterinarians strongly recommend continuous flea, tick, and heartworm prevention—12 months a year. Below is why skipping even “just a couple months” can put your pet at serious […]
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