Shedding is how dogs get rid of their damaged or old fur, and when this happens your home and new pants can get covered in sticky hard to brush off dog hair. In this blog, our Lafayette vets discuss how you can keep your dog from excessively shedding as well as the importance of dog grooming.
It can be both an exciting time and an anxious time when you groom your puppy for the first time either at home or at professional groomers. Today, our Lafayette vets discuss the importance of grooming your puppy and provide you with tips on how you can make the process as stress-free as possible for both you and your new pup.
Getting a cat to sit down for a grooming session is never an easy task, which is why in this blog our Lafayette vets share tips on how you can make grooming your kitty more pleasant for both of you. We also discuss the importance of keeping your feline friend clean.
Grooming your dog provides you with an opportunity to form a closer bond with your pup and keeps them looking and feeling healthy and clean. In this blog, our vets in Lafayette provide you with tips about grooming your dog at home and explains the benefits of keeping your dog well-groomed.
There is a serious condition that dogs can develop called Heartworm disease. This disease can cause irreparable damage to your dog's organs. In this blog our Lafayette vets discuss the importance of heartworm prevention and how it can be treated.
Is your cat showing all the symptoms you would expect from the common cold? Just like their owners, cats can catch colds and display similar symptoms. Here our Lafayette vets discuss the signs of colds in cats and what to do if your cat has a cold.
You might believe your kitty is even more adorable with the extra weight on them, although those extra pounds can negatively affect the long-term health of your feline companion. In today's blog, our Lafayette vets discuss the reasons why your cat might be overweight, how to tell if your cat is overweight, and how you can help them be healthy again.
If your pet has gone through surgery you need to stay informed on how you should take care of your pet until they have fully recovered so they can feel better again as soon as possible. Here our Lafayette vets share some advice on how you can take care of your cat or dog after their surgery.
The obesity rate among dogs is on the rise, and it can negatively affect your pup's health, wellbeing, and quality of life. Today our Lafayette vets talk to you about the ways you can tell your dog is overweight, what could be causing the increase in their size, and how you can help them become healthy again.
When your dog is hurt or not feeling well it can be hard to determine if you should take them to the vet or wait and see how their condition develops. In this blog, our Lafayette vets discuss some warning signs the warrant a veterinary visit.
We look forward to meeting your beloved pet at St. Francis Veterinary Hospital.
