Waterfront Animal Hospital

08/29/2024

Progress is underway! A new exam room is expected soon!

08/12/2024

If you would have told me that 2024 was going to be a year of change for me and this clinic, I would have never believed you!! But here we are with so many exciting things!! First let’s make note of all our new staff including another vet!!! Yes I am very excited about this growth!! Y’all saw glimps of our new therapeutic laser to assist with healing and pain management! To our biggest news of all…we will be opening a brand new boarding facility so be on the lookout for updates on Pup Pup’s Bed and Breakfast!!

07/15/2024

Notice of policy change: our office will no longer be approving online prescription request from outside pharmacies (this does not include our online pharmacy https://waterfrontah.covetruspharmacy.com). All other pharmacies will require the client to pick up a written script and submit to their pharmacy of choice. We appreciate you corporation in this change.

07/04/2024

Hanging out with this kitty while working on my certification from the American institute of medical laser application!! Stay tuned for more exciting information on the use of medical laser to better serve our pets!!

06/08/2024

Just let yall know Dr. Thomas nor Dr. Kate will be avaible next Thursday, Friday or Saturday.
We will run abbreviated hours 7:30-9 and 4:30-5:30 on Thursday and Friday for medicatio/food pickup, boarding and technician appointments.

05/29/2024

I apologize to all my clients that have been affected due to our flight cancellation. Again I am so sorry!! -Dr. Thomas

05/14/2024

Yall our little girl graduates Kindergarten today!!!
I will be out of the office today to celebrate with her!!

05/14/2024

We are out of the office today and we have no phones at the moment. Y’all can email us if you need something

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to y’all the moms out there

04/01/2024

All remaining Trifexis in stock is 25% off!!
**must have current heartworm test and limitations on the amount purchased**

02/24/2024

Take advantage of our current promotion!!
Buy a 12 month supply of Trifexis and get this cute tie-dye tumbler!!!
**while supplies last, limited stock of Trifeixs**

01/29/2024

Proud to sponsor these guys again!!

BIG thank you to Waterfront Animal Hospital for sponsoring the 2023/24 DSHS Boys Soccer Team on behalf of Lane Fontenot.

01/24/2024

Well now that he has made it official, we are so proud of Jacob. He will apart the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2028. We will 100% miss him but so excited for this new chapter for him. Keep him in your prayers during this journey. Geaux Tigers!

01/17/2024

Hope everyone is staying warm. Thank you for your understanding of our time off for some CE, it was a great conference.

01/11/2024

It’s that time of the year again, Dr. Thomas is going to be out for her CE.
Hours for Jan. 12,15,16,18,19 are 8A-10A and 3:30P-5:30P

01/08/2024

Due to the incoming weather our office WILL be CLOSING at 3pm today

12/28/2023

I know many of us are very concerned about the upper respiratory illness going around in pups. The AVMA has released some great information to share with all of yall!!

-Outbreaks of CIRDC occur regularly, and the recent outbreak isn’t cause for alarm.
Several different bacteria and viruses can contribute to CIRDC, and we don’t yet know which one(s) are causing the outbreak. While we can’t rule out the possibility that a new organism may be responsible for the outbreak, current disease patterns aren’t consistent with the emergence of a new, easily transmitted pathogen.

-Most dogs with CIRDC will have only mild illness, recovering fully within 7 to 10 days. The classic sign is a frequent, honking cough that comes on suddenly, but some dogs may have sneezing and/or a runny nose or eyes.

-Typically, only a small percentage of dogs will develop more severe disease, depending on the infecting organism(s) and the dog’s ability to fight it.

Signs that your dog needs immediate veterinary care include the following:
Lingering cough
Weakness
Loss of appetite
Difficulty breathing
Worsening of illness
A cough so severe that your dog vomits or has trouble breathing

These factors increase a dog’s risk of becoming ill:

Short-nose breed, like French Bulldogs
Very young or old age
Compromised immune system
Pre-existing respiratory disease or heart disease

The best way to protect your dog against CIRDC is to keep their vaccines current. Vaccines not only reduce the chance of your dog becoming ill. They also make your dog less likely to develop severe disease or spread infection to other dogs.

Optimal protection against common respiratory infections includes an annual intranasal vaccine against Bordetella, canine adenovirus type 2, and canine parainfluenza. Where canine influenza is known to be circulating, the injectable canine influenza vaccine also is recommended. Your veterinarian can help you decide which vaccines your dog needs to stay as healthy as possible.

For further protection against CIRDC:

-Remember that dogs can be contagious and still look perfectly healthy. To play it safe, limit your dog’s interaction with other dogs—especially large groups of dogs with unknown health or vaccination statuses—and wash your hands after handling other dogs to avoid spreading infection.

-Keep your dog away from toys and food and water bowls used by dogs outside your household.

12/26/2023

If anyone near King George Road is missing an aprox 8month old, intact male, longhaired grey kitty, please call the office at 225-698-5301

12/22/2023

Our office is closed for the holiday weekend. We will be back in the office on Tuesday.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Waterfront Animal Hospital

12/04/2023

Thank you all for being patient with us to allow our crew to take a little breather.
Merry Christmas from all of us!!

10/31/2023

Got a visit from the cutest little pumpkin today 🥰

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween, stay safe tonight and hopefully the Grinch doesn’t steal all the candy!!
Reminder our office closes at 4:45 today.

10/28/2023

Our office will be closing at 4:45 Tuesday October 31st to allow our staff to get ready for Halloween!!

10/13/2023

Librela is now in office!!

Have you noticed changes in your dog's activity and behavior? This easy-to-use checklist can help you spot the signs of osteoarthritis (OA) pain. Take the Canine OA Pain Checklist Quiz to learn more.

Use this checklist to see if your dog may be showing signs of osteoarthritis.

09/29/2023

Have you heard about the new arthritis medication coming out in just over 60 days. We are very excited for the advancement for our pets. If you think your pet could benefit from this new medication give us a call at 225-698-5301 to schedule your appointment to be added to our list!!

09/02/2023

Our office will be closed Monday Sept. 4. We wish you all a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend.