Abita Veterinary Practice

21471 Hwy 36
Abita Springs, LA 70420

(985)892-5252

www.abitavet.com

Interesting Articles

When microchips muddle pet ownership status

The day a new client brought in a friendly terrier mix she’d found as a stray, Dr. Meghan Ellis was just trying to do the right thing by scanning the dog for a ...

Air Travel with Your Pets

Summer and holiday seasons turn into USDA health certificate seasons at animal hospitals nationwide. If you are planning air travel with your pet, here are some ...

Why Should I Give her Back?

Recently my friend lost her dog. A gate was accidentally left open and away the dog went. Not knowing what has happened to her dog has been hard for her to live ...

Ice or Ice Water Does Not Cause Bloat in Dogs

Neither ice nor ice water will cause stomach spasms in a dog that lead to bloat - "the mother of all emergencies."No matter what veterinarians say, a 2007 emai ...

Vomiting or Regurgitation in Dogs and Cats?

Vomiting is when the contents of the stomach and upper intestine are forcefully ejected; regurgitation occurs when contents of the mouth, pharynx, or esophagus ...

Lawmakers question FDA, USDA about food from China

Don’t assume "Made in USA" means “Not Made in China.” That finding, along with others, came out Tuesday during a congressional hearing led by U.S. Sen. Sherrod ...