DeSoto Veterinary Hospital & Mobile Services

DeSoto Veterinary Hospital & Mobile Services DeSoto Vet is a mixed animal veterinary practice that takes care of animals large and small.

🍫🐾 Happy World Chocolate Day… for humans only! 🚫🐶🐱While you’re celebrating with truffles, brownies, or your favorite can...
07/07/2025

🍫🐾 Happy World Chocolate Day… for humans only! 🚫🐶🐱

While you’re celebrating with truffles, brownies, or your favorite candy bar today, don’t forget: chocolate is toxic to pets—especially dogs! 🐕💔

⚠️ Chocolate can cause:
• Vomiting & diarrhea 🤢
• Tremors or seizures ⚡
• Heart issues ❤️
• Even life-threatening toxicity in large amounts 😢

The darker the chocolate, the more dangerous it is. 🍫🍫🍫

🚨 If your pet gets into chocolate:
Call us immediately at 318-858-3328, or contact Valor ER at 318-725-5990 or the Animal ER on Line Ave at 318-227-2345 after hours.

❤️ Keep the sweets up high and the snack sneakers supervised—and give your pets a treat that’s safe just for them!

Let’s keep tails wagging and tummies happy this World Chocolate Day! 🐾

We’re wishing you, your family, and your animals a joyful and safe Independence Day!🎉 Please note: Our clinic will be CL...
07/04/2025

We’re wishing you, your family, and your animals a joyful and safe Independence Day!

🎉 Please note: Our clinic will be CLOSED today, July 4th, so our team can enjoy the holiday with loved ones.

🩺 If your pet has a medical emergency, please contact Valor ER at 318-725-5990 or the Animal ER on Line Ave at 318-227-2345.

We’ll reopen on Monday, July 7th, ready to serve your animals with care and compassion. Until then, stay safe, keep cool, and give your four-legged friends an extra scratch from us!

There's an AT&T issue so our phones and internet are down. The phones are rolled to a cell phone line but nothing seems ...
07/01/2025

There's an AT&T issue so our phones and internet are down. The phones are rolled to a cell phone line but nothing seems to be coming through. If you need to reach us, you can email us at [email protected]. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding. Happy Tuesday!!!

🎆The 4th of July is quickly approaching! 🐶🐴🐄As we celebrate Independence Day on Friday and the rest of the weekend with ...
06/30/2025

🎆The 4th of July is quickly approaching! 🐶🐴🐄

As we celebrate Independence Day on Friday and the rest of the weekend with family, fireworks, and fun, don’t forget to help your animals stay safe and calm during the festivities!

🎇 Fireworks & Farm Life – What to Remember:
🐕 Keep dogs and cats indoors with soothing background noise
🐴 Check fences and barns before nightfall—startled horses can bolt
🐄 Provide extra hay or grain to distract livestock from loud sounds
🐾 Make sure all pets have up-to-date ID tags & microchips
💊 Ask us about calming supplements if your pet gets anxious

Whether your pup is lounging under the picnic table or your horses are grazing at sunset, we hope you all have a safe and peaceful holiday.

📢 Clinic Closure Announcement 🐾Please note that we will be closed starting at noon this Wednesday, June 25th, and will r...
06/23/2025

📢 Clinic Closure Announcement 🐾

Please note that we will be closed starting at noon this Wednesday, June 25th, and will remain closed through Sunday, June 29th. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, June 30th.

Our doctor will be out of town, so there won't be a doctor available during this time. If you have an emergency, please reach out to Valor ER at 318-725-5990 or the Animal ER on Line Ave at 318-227-2345.

Thank you for your understanding—we look forward to seeing you and your animals again soon! 🐶🐴🐾

☀️🐾 Happy First Day of Summer from DeSoto Vet! 🌻🐴Summer’s officially here—and whether it’s trail rides, backyard romps, ...
06/20/2025

☀️🐾 Happy First Day of Summer from DeSoto Vet! 🌻🐴

Summer’s officially here—and whether it’s trail rides, backyard romps, or long days in the pasture, we know your animals are ready to enjoy the sunshine too!

🌾 From barn cats to backyard chickens, show ponies to inside dogs and cats, we’re here to keep your furry, feathered, and four-hooved companions safe and healthy all season long.

💉 Don’t forget:
✔️ Schedule summer vaccines & deworming
✔️ Stock up on fly & tick prevention
✔️ Hydration is key—keep those water buckets clean & full!
✔️ Heat safety matters—especially for senior dogs and outdoor animals

📸 Drop a photo of your critters soaking up the sun—we’d love to see them!
From our herd to yours, we wish you a safe, happy, and healthy summer. 🐄🐶🐐

🤣🤣🤣 so very true🐴💥 “My Horse Just Stepped on a Landmine” — aka: The Hoof Abscess 😈Your horse was sound yesterday and now...
06/13/2025

🤣🤣🤣 so very true

🐴💥 “My Horse Just Stepped on a Landmine” — aka: The Hoof Abscess 😈

Your horse was sound yesterday and now they’re limping like they auditioned for Les Misérables. Welcome to the hoof abscess—nature’s cruel joke on horse owners with weekend plans.

🤔 What Is a Hoof Abscess?

It’s a pus pocket in the hoof, but instead of popping and moving on, your horse fakes a career-ending injury. A little bacteria gets trapped and throws a rave—complete with pus, pressure, and drama.

Symptoms include:
• Sudden limping—can look extreme
• Warm hoof (a literal hot mess)
• Swollen leg (because why not involve the whole crew?)

🧽 Treatment:

1. Identify the Abscess:
Call your vet or farrier. Your vet can perform a gait exam hoof test to identify where to abscess will try to come to a heard. Depending on the location, they’ll dig around like a hoof archaeologist until Mt. Pusmore erupts. You’ll gag. Your horse will feel better instantly. Some can’t be dremeled- stick with this part only 👇🏼

2. Soak Like You Mean It:
Soak the foot in warm water and Epsom salt like it’s having a spa day. Optional: candles (for you, not the horse).
• Once or twice a day
• Until you’re questioning your life choices

3. Wrap It Like It’s a Burrito:
•Apply a generous amount of Epsom Salt Poultice
• Wrap the entire foot in cast padding (name is convenient as your horse thinks he just broke his leg)
•Diaper (yes, for babies. Horses are giant toddlers.)
•Vet wrap 🚫Do not wrap the coronary band or above!
•Elastikon allllll the way up to the fetlock to make sure the green goop stays in
•🤷‍♂️ Optional— Duct tape (because nothing in horses is real until you use duct tape)

4. Drugs & Drama:
Your vet may prescribe Bute or Banamine. Basically Tylenol for your four-legged drama queen.

🚫 Prevention:
• Clean hooves daily
• Routine Farrier Services
• Dry, clean stalls
• Cross your fingers—hope for the best… they’ll get another one at the worst time.

🤔 Final Thoughts:
A hoof abscess is your horse’s way of reminding you who’s boss. And guess what? It’s not you. 😂

We will be closed Friday, June 13th through the weekend as our doctor will be out of town! We will see yall back in the ...
06/13/2025

We will be closed Friday, June 13th through the weekend as our doctor will be out of town! We will see yall back in the office on Monday! We hope everyone has a safe and happy weekend! 💛

Our staff will be checking voicemails through the weekend, but of course if you have an emergency, please contact the Animal Emergency Clinic (open on nights and weekends) in Shreveport at 318-227-2345 or Valor Emergency Hospital (open 24/7) in Bossier at 318-725-5990. 🐶🐱

Happy Memorial Day from DeSoto Vet! Our office will be closed today. If you're needing emergency care, please call Valor...
05/26/2025

Happy Memorial Day from DeSoto Vet! Our office will be closed today. If you're needing emergency care, please call Valor ER in Bossier at 318-725-5990 or the Animal ER on Line Ave at 318-227-2345. We'll resume normal business hours tomorrow, 5/27.

Another horse show weekend for doc so we will be closing Friday, May 9th at noon and closed through the weekend. We will...
05/09/2025

Another horse show weekend for doc so we will be closing Friday, May 9th at noon and closed through the weekend. We will be back in the office on Monday for normal hours. 🐴

Don't forget our new extended hours during the week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, we are open til 7pm!

As always, our staff will be checking voicemails through the weekend, but if you have an emergency over the weekend and need to be seen, please call either the Animal Emergency Clinic at 318-227-2345 or Valor Emergency Hospital at 318-725-5990.

Thank you and hope everyone has a safe and good weekend! 💜

It's Derby Day! Who all will be watching the Kentucky Derby today?? And who's your pick?? 🐎⚘️
05/03/2025

It's Derby Day! Who all will be watching the Kentucky Derby today?? And who's your pick?? 🐎⚘️

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7719 Highway 171
Grand Cane, LA
71032

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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