Live Oak Veterinary Hospital

Live Oak Veterinary Hospital We are a full service Veterinary Hospital, with boarding for cats and dogs. Stop by for a tour and

We are a small animal, full service, Veterinary Hospital that caters to the beautiful Crystal Coast in North Carolina. We speicialize in canines, felines, rabbits, rodents, reptiles and pigs. Please, If you have an after hours emergency contact the Emergency Pet Service in Havelock (252)-444-1399.

☀️🐾 Show Us Your Pet’s Summer Body (Fluff Included)Beach bod? Never heard of her.We’re all about the snack bod, nap bod,...
06/03/2026

☀️🐾 Show Us Your Pet’s Summer Body (Fluff Included)

Beach bod? Never heard of her.
We’re all about the snack bod, nap bod, and floof bod around here. 😎

Whether your pet is rocking a fresh summer trim or their full, fabulous fluff—every body is a summer body.

Bonus points for muddy noses, wet paws, and post-zoomie hair. 😂

Drop your pet’s summer look below—we’re ready to admire the fluff. 💛

Tuesday Report from Office Supervisor GuyGood morning, staff.After a thorough inspection of the office, I can confirm th...
06/02/2026

Tuesday Report from Office Supervisor Guy

Good morning, staff.

After a thorough inspection of the office, I can confirm that all critical operations are proceeding according to my standards. Food bowls have been monitored, sunbeam locations have been evaluated, and several suspicious desk items have been knocked onto the floor for quality assurance testing.

I have completed multiple patrols through the office, conducted surprise employee check-ins, and occupied a strategic position directly in the middle of the walkway to ensure everyone remains alert and attentive. Productivity appears acceptable, though additional treats may be required to maintain morale.

Several meetings were held today, mostly consisting of me staring silently until someone acknowledged my authority. These meetings were highly successful.

As we move through this Tuesday, remember the three pillars of workplace excellence:

1. Stay focused.
2. Work hard.
3. Never ignore a cat requesting attention.

This concludes the morning report from Office Supervisor Guy, currently overseeing operations from his favorite chair while pretending not to be asleep. 🐾📋😸

Swimming is a great way for dogs to cool off and get exercise—but a little prep goes a long way in keeping it safe. 🌊🐶No...
06/01/2026

Swimming is a great way for dogs to cool off and get exercise—but a little prep goes a long way in keeping it safe. 🌊🐶

Not all dogs are natural swimmers, so always supervise and consider a life jacket—especially in open water.

After the fun, don’t forget about their ears.
Water trapped in the ear canal can lead to irritation or infections (aka “swimmer’s ear”), especially in dogs who swim often or have floppy ears.

A quick ear check and gentle drying after swimming can help prevent discomfort later on.

And as always—fresh water, shaded breaks, and a rinse-off help keep your pup happy and healthy.

Because the goal is simple: more splashing, less stressing. 💛

🐾💡 10 Seconds Now… or $$$ Later?Sometimes the smallest habits make the biggest difference when it comes to your pet’s he...
05/29/2026

🐾💡 10 Seconds Now… or $$$ Later?

Sometimes the smallest habits make the biggest difference when it comes to your pet’s health—and your wallet.

⏱️ 10 seconds:
A quick paw check after a walk
Refilling monthly preventatives
Noticing a small change in behavior

💸 Can save you:
Treating an infected paw
Dealing with preventable parasites
Managing a bigger issue that started small

Preventive care isn’t just about health—it’s about catching things early, when they’re simpler (and less expensive) to manage.

Because a few seconds of attention today can help avoid a much bigger problem tomorrow. 💛

Friday report from Office Supervisor Guy:After a long week of critical hallway inspections, keyboard supervision, and ag...
05/29/2026

Friday report from Office Supervisor Guy:

After a long week of critical hallway inspections, keyboard supervision, and aggressive enforcement of snack distribution policies, Supervisor Guy has officially entered “weekend mode.” Productivity remains questionable, morale is acceptable, and several employees have been placed under direct observation for suspicious crinkling sounds near the treat cabinet.

Today’s agenda included:

* Sitting in the middle of the walkway during peak traffic hours
* Staring intensely at absolutely nothing
* Knocking one important item off a desk for accountability purposes
* Scheduling multiple nap reviews throughout the afternoon

As always, Guy reminds the staff that Fridays are for minimal effort, maximum lounging, and leaving exactly one paw print on important paperwork before clocking out. Happy Friday from the office’s finest furry supervisor.

Thursday inspection rounds are officially underway. Office Supervisor Guy has completed a full perimeter sweep, checked ...
05/28/2026

Thursday inspection rounds are officially underway. Office Supervisor Guy has completed a full perimeter sweep, checked all snack stations, inspected every suspicious crinkle sound, and conducted several unplanned morale-boosting appearances throughout the department. Productivity remains questionable, but the floof levels are operating at maximum efficiency. Employees are reminded that all work must pause immediately if Supervisor Guy requests pets, treats, or lap access during his rounds.

05/27/2026

🐾⏳ Why Do Pets Age So Fast?! (Dog Years vs. Cat Years)

We’ve all heard “1 dog year = 7 human years”… and maybe wondered—what about cats? 😅

🐱 Cats age fast early on
Year 1 ≈ 15 human years
Year 2 ≈ 24 human years
After that, each year ≈ 4 human years

🐶 Dogs aren’t one-size-fits-all
They also age quickly at first—but size matters:

Small dogs:
Year 1 ≈ 15 → Year 2 ≈ 24 → then ~4–5/year

Medium dogs:
Year 1 ≈ 15 → Year 2 ≈ 24 → then ~5–6/year

Large/giant dogs:
Year 1 ≈ 15 → Year 2 ≈ 24 → then ~7–8+/year

So… why do they age faster?

Pets go through rapid growth and development early in life—their bodies mature much faster than ours. For dogs, especially larger breeds, faster growth and higher metabolic demands can also contribute to earlier aging and shorter lifespans.

📋 Wednesday Office Supervisor Report 📋Office Supervisor Guy has officially clocked in for another busy Wednesday of crit...
05/27/2026

📋 Wednesday Office Supervisor Report 📋

Office Supervisor Guy has officially clocked in for another busy Wednesday of critical workplace management. Today’s agenda includes supervising absolutely everything, strategically occupying the most inconvenient walkway possible, and ensuring all employees remain properly distracted from productivity.

Morning inspections have already been completed with the usual level of seriousness:

* Food bowl status: monitored closely
* Chair comfort levels: tested repeatedly
* Keyboard usage: heavily interrupted
* Unauthorized movement around the office: judged silently

Supervisor Guy would also like it noted that any meetings scheduled during nap hours are considered a direct violation of workplace policy. Morale remains high, mostly because Guy demands constant attention and accepts payment exclusively in treats and admiration.

As the week rolls on, Guy continues to lead with confidence, fluff, and just a tiny bit of chaos. Happy Wednesday from the toughest supervisor in the office. 🐾

Tuesday report from office supervisor Guy: after a long Memorial Day weekend of rest, relaxation, and absolutely no prod...
05/26/2026

Tuesday report from office supervisor Guy: after a long Memorial Day weekend of rest, relaxation, and absolutely no productivity, I have returned to the office to discover that the food bowl situation remains unstable, the paperwork pile has somehow multiplied, and several employees appear suspiciously undertrained in the art of immediate snack distribution. Morning inspections have been completed, sunbeam inventory has been verified, and I will now spend the remainder of the day supervising from the middle of the hallway where I can inconvenience the maximum number of people. Please proceed with caution, keep treats readily available, and remember that all post-holiday motivation must be approved by management first.

🇺🇸🐾 Memorial Day: Honoring Those Who Served—On Two Legs and FourToday we remember the brave men and women who gave every...
05/25/2026

🇺🇸🐾 Memorial Day: Honoring Those Who Served—On Two Legs and Four

Today we remember the brave men and women who gave everything in service to our country.

And alongside them, we honor the military working dogs who served with equal courage and loyalty. 🐶

These dogs are more than companions—they are trained to protect, detect, and support in ways that save lives. From patrol and detection to search and rescue, their role is critical—and their bond with their handlers is unmatched.

They don’t understand the meaning of sacrifice—but they show us what loyalty looks like every day.

This Memorial Day, we remember them all. ❤️

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210 Campen Road
Beaufort, NC
28516

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Monday 7:30am - 1pm
2pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 1pm
2pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 1pm
Thursday 7:30am - 1pm
1pm - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 3pm

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