Preventive care, like having your dog fixed, can help to protect them from future complications and save you money down the road. Here, our vets at Marcello Veterinary Hospital discuss the reasons why you should have your dog spayed or neutered and what you can expect during surgery to have them fixed.
Even the smallest amounts of antifreeze can have devastating effects on your dog and their vital organs if swallowed. Today, our vets at Marcello Veterinary Hospital share the signs of antifreeze poisoning in dogs and what steps you should take if you believe that your pup ingested this chemical.
Most dogs enjoy being active. Unfortunately, some dogs may experience conditions that impact their ability to move around comfortably. Here, our vets at Marcello Veterinary Hospital discuss the causes and symptoms of hip dysplasia in dogs and how surgery at our animal hospitals in Louisiana may be able to help.
When your dog is stumbling and can't stand up, it can be very frightening. Especially if they were perfectly fine not long before. Our vets at Marcello Veterinary Hospital talk about why your dog is staggering like they are drunk and keeps falling over, what to do about it and when it might be an emergency.
Seeing your furry friend chomp on some vegetation can throw you off for a moment and lead to questions about their health and habits. Here, our vets at Marcello Veterinary Hospital answer the question 'Why do dogs eat grass?' and talk about whether it is safe for them to do so.
We can take extra precautions to ensure we protect our pets the best we can, but sometimes accidents just happen. In this post, our vets in Houma and Raceland discuss what you should keep in a basic companion animal's first aid kit and how to perform pet first aid on your dog or cat.
Planning for vacation can be stressful enough, this can be even more true if you have pets at home. Do cats like to travel? Here, Our vets at Marcello Veterinary Hospital talk about how to prepare to travel with your cat and how to travel with a cat in a car, train, boat or plane.
Here, our veterinarians offer some tips on how to prepare your dog or cat for boarding with us at Marcello Veterinary Hospital. This includes how to help your dog or cat adjust to pet boarding in Houma and Raceland with the help of routines and some of their favorite things.
While generally wish that we could take our furry friends with us everywhere we go, it isn't always possible. Today, our vets at Marcello Veterinary Hospital talk about where to leave a cat while on vacation and why boarding is a good choice.
While many dog owners want to bring their pets everywhere, this is not always possible. In this article, our Marcello Veterinary Hospital vets share ideas for what to do with your dog when you travel and places to leave your dog while on vacation.