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Hurricane season is here and we know there’s nothing we can do to stop extreme weather. We can, however, prepare for it. A little forethought goes a long way, especially when it comes to protecting our furry families should the worst happen. Begin by making sure your animal companions are up to date on their … Read moreTips for Weathering the Storm

Summer may be a bit more low-key this year, but as things heat up it’s important to keep your pet safe. Here are a few tips to help: Heat kills! Never leave your pet in a car, even for a quick trip. On a sunny 70-degree day, your car can heat up to over 100 degrees in … Read moreSafe Fun In the Summertime

Updated July 17, 2020 Offering Full Services With Precautions in Place to Keep You & Your Pets Safe As the COVID-19 crisis continues, we are continuing with our policy to restrict clients from entering and gathering in our lobby. We will continue to follow our current curbside pick-up protocol for all appointments. At this time, we … Read moreCoronavirus Updates

CBD OilIs it right for your pet? CBD oil is the new “miracle product,” both for people and their pets. It is reported to decrease pain, reduce seizures, and reduce anxiety. Disclaimer: We as veterinarians are under the jurisdiction of the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and if we violate their rulings, we can … Read moreCBD Oil – Is It Right For Your Pet?

Having a new puppy in your household is an exciting and exhausting time. Play biting is an aggravating occurrence that many of our new puppy owners ask about. Play biting occurs because that is how puppies play with their littermates and other dogs. They may be confused that what seems so natural to them is … Read morePuppy Play Biting

Teaching tug to puppies allows a way to exercise your pup while you sit on the couch!      First, get a rope toy or other long safe toy that your pup may like. You should be able to hold the toy about a foot away from your pup’s mouth. Next, show the pup the … Read moreTeaching Tug

A baby is going to join your household. What an exciting time this is for you. Have you considered this from your dog’s point of view? His life is going to be disrupted, too, and he is not looking at videos, researching the internet, reading about new babies, or talking to his friends about what … Read morePreparing Your Pet for Your New Baby

Fast Facts   Louisiana is one of the states with the highest incidence of heartworms in the United States. More than 100 cases of heartworms are diagnosed every year PER VETERINARY CLINIC in our area! Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitos, which really should be our state bird.    All dogs and cats are susceptible, even if they … Read moreYour Pet and Heartworm Disease

One of the more disgusting things to find on your pet is a big fat tick attached to the skin. First, to find ticks, rub your hands all over your pet, making sure not to forget in the ears, between the toes and around the anus. When you find one, use fine tweezers to gently … Read moreTicks & Pets 101

Lil Bit, a 2 year old Yorkie and Chihuahua mix, came to Chateau Veterinary Hospital because his dad noticed that he seemed listless. He no longer played or jumped on the furniture.    Physical examination showed that Lil Bit’s gums were a bit pale so blood work was done. Lil Bit’s blood work revealed that … Read moreOnion and Garlic Poisoning