Abita Veterinary Practice

21471 Hwy 36
Abita Springs, LA 70420

(985)892-5252

www.abitavet.com

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Performing Pet Treatments at Home

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Hospice for Pets - Is it Right for You?

It was another hot summer afternoon, and I found myself with my friend and her family in their back yard preparing to euthanize Daizy, their middle-aged, oversi ...

Form and Function: Choosing Healthy Pets

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Spring Fever

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Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs and Cats

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Lipomas (Fatty Lumps)

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