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Floods, Hurricanes, Tornadoes… Are you prepared if disaster strikes?

September is “National Disaster Preparedness Month,” no surprise as this is about the time the Gulf of Mexico starts turning it’s wheels and sending hurricanes soaring our way. While we can’t prevent the floods and storms from coming, we can be prepared for the obstacles we may face when natural disasters arise. Hopefully living in…

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To Pee or Not to Pee…..

Dr. Amy Sutherland I have been a practicing veterinarian for 10 years now, and no one that knows me will argue that I have a fond love for my kitty patients. One of the most common complaints/questions I get asked by friends, family, or clients is, “why is my cat peeing on things?” Having multiple…

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The Pavement! The Pavement! The Pavement is on fire!!!

Dr. Mary Beth Tamor It’s officially summer in south Louisiana. What does that mean? Among many fun activities such as festivals and pool parties, it also means a generous portion of HEAT. Our local average daily temperatures for July hover around the mid-90’s; these temperatures are reason for caution for both human health and also…

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But Doc, Do We Really Have To Neuter Him??

Dr. Bethany Brewer I get asked this question all the time when talking to owners of a male puppy. It’s often followed by several excuses and misconceptions from owners on reasons not to have to neuter… all of which I’ve heard many times before. In this blog, I hope to debunk some of those myths…

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What Planet Are Veterinarians From?

Dr. William Wheat Have you ever wondered who veterinarians are, what are the qualities that make a good veterinarian, why we chose this profession, and just what makes us ‘tick’ (pun intended)? Author John Grey eloquently spelled out the differences between men and women (how we think, how we feel, and how we react to…

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February is National Pet Dental Month!

Dr. Melanie Lavergne All of us at Animal Care Center and Pet Care Center feel that dental health is very important to your pet’s well being. We are offering 10% off of dental cleanings scheduled during this month, and we encourage you to take advantage of this offer at either clinic. Periodontal disease is the…

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Getting Healthy With Your Pet In 2016

Practice Manager It’s that time again where we look back at last year and set goals to improve ourselves in the coming year…you know….your New Year’s Resolution!! Of the 50% of people who make New Year’s Resolutions, it no surprise that 38% of those people vow to get healthy or lose weight in new year….

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Do Pets make good Christmas Presents?

Head Receptionist It is all too familiar, red bows wrapped around a small kitten or puppy’s neck to surprise the kids for Christmas. It seemed like a great idea at first, especially seeing the ecstatic look on the kids precious faces. They have always wanted a pet! Then, reality sets in. The children being typical…

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My how far we have come

Dr. Darryl Bubrig Having practiced for over a quarter of a century now, I look back at how things were then and how things are now. We have always tried to keep up with our ability to provide the best care for our pets and yours. The technological age has enabled us to do things…

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The Doctor Will See You Now

Dr. Bethany Brewer We’ve all made appointments for our doctors, dentists, or veterinarians and ended up having to wait 20 minutes or longer to be seen. Why is that? What’s the point of even making an appointment if the doctor is going to be late anyway? Veterinary medicine is similar to human medicine in that…

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