Carville Veterinary Clinic

11/05/2024

Decoding Fido's Smile: A Glimpse into Canine Communication 🐶😄

After some training, dogs learned to respond to smiling faces belonging to their owners and strangers of the same s*x.

10/16/2024

🐱💉 It’s National Vet Tech Week! These amazing professionals work behind the scenes to ensure your pets receive the best care possible. 🩺 Thank you!

10/15/2024

Home Sweet Safe Home: Navigating the Hidden Hazards for Furry Friends 🏠🐾

Each year, the ASPCA APCC receives thousands of calls and compiles a list of the top 10 pet poisons, which most often are everyday household items.

10/08/2024

🐕🤗 Belly Bliss: Uncovering the Joy of Belly Rubs for Dogs 🐾❤️

Does your dog like having his tummy rubbed? Most dogs do, but have you ever wondered why dogs love belly rubs so much?

10/01/2024

Yawns, Barks, and Wags: Deciphering the Secret Language of Your Dog's Yawns 🐶😴

In the language of dogs, the yawn is often used as a calming signal. It's a way of saying, I've had enough and my patience is running out. For example, in a training session, your dog may yawn to deal with frustration and to give himself a mental break. The next time your dog yawns while you're trai...

09/28/2024

🌟 World Rabies Day Reminder! 🐕💉 Vaccination is the key to keeping rabies at bay.

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09/17/2024

Snip and Snuggle: Understanding the Importance of Spaying or Neutering for a Happier, Healthier Pet 🐾✂️

As part of the battle against pet overpopulation, it used to be common practice to spay and neuter young pets as soon as it was safe to do so, and sterilization still is routinely performed on shelter puppies and kittens.

09/10/2024

Upset tummies and worried fur-parents: A guide to understanding when doggy vomit is more than just a mess. 🐶🤢

If you’re like me, then the sight of your dog vomiting is a cause for immediate concern.

08/26/2024

Bark-tastic! It's International Dog Day! Give your furry friend some extra love today. 🐶💕

08/13/2024

Nursing the nose-to-tail: A guide to caring for your under-the-weather pup with love and vigilance. 🐶🤒

Is your dog or puppy vomiting, or have diarrhoea? While our information does not take the place of a visit to the vet, it can be helpful. If your dog is ill, you should always contact your vet first.

08/06/2024

Vet visit on the horizon? Spotting the signs when your four-legged friend needs more than a walk in the park. 🐕🩺

Wondering if your dog should see a veterinarian? Here are some tell tale signs that not all is well with fido.

07/18/2024

Celebrate Pet Hydration Awareness Month by making sure your pets stay cool and hydrated! 🌞🐾

07/10/2024

Today we celebrate the fluffiest members of our family. Happy National Kitten Day! 🐾💕

07/09/2024

Hope in healing: Advancing the fight against pet cancer with care and compassion. 🐾🎗️

See Spot run. Spot's having fun... or is he? Just as running isn't the sport for everyone, it's not the sport for every dog.

07/04/2024

Happy Fourth of July from our veterinary team to you and your pets! Stay safe and enjoy the festivities! 🎆🐶

07/02/2024

Hope in healing: Advancing the fight against pet cancer with care and compassion. 🐾🎗️

Pets today have a better chance of being successfully treated for neoplasia and cancer than they did before.

06/11/2024

Heartfelt goodbyes: Honoring the journey from pet love to pet loss. 🌈🐾

The bond we form with animals can be deep and fulfilling. When a beloved pet dies, the loss can bring grief and intense sorrow.

06/04/2024

Sweet purrs and insulin: Navigating life with a diabetic whisker pal. 🐱💉

Learn how to recognize the signs of cat diabetes, how it can affect her health, and how treatments like insulin injections can help manage this disease.

06/03/2024

Join us in promoting pet safety this Microchipping Month! 🐱 Microchipping ensures your pet can always find their way back home.

05/14/2024

Pale gums peek: A sign to seek a vet's care for your canine's hidden woes. 🐶🩺

Does your dog have pale gums? Learn about gum color in dogs and find out what to do if you notice pale gums on your dog.

05/07/2024

Parting paws: Unraveling the mystery of your dog's separation blues. 🐕💔🏡

Learn more about the symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment of separation anxiety in dogs and puppies.

05/06/2024

Our pets make every week special, but this week, it's all about them! Happy National Pet Week! 🐾💖

04/09/2024

Scale Tales: Charting the path to a fitter, furrier friend. 🐾⚖️

Unfortunately, yes, it's likely that your pet is overweight. According to the 2018 Association for Pet Obesity Prevention survey, more than half the cats and dogs in the United States are tipping the scales as overweight or obese, with 59% of cats and 55.8% of dogs falling into these categories.

04/03/2024

Heartworm Prevention Month is the perfect time to show your pet some extra care and protection. 🐱💖

04/02/2024

Personality bites: When your vibe invites the canine tribe... to nibble. 🐕🚫🤔

These personality traits may make it more likely that a dog will bite you, according to a psychologist and canine cognition expert.