Parkway Animal Hospital

06/16/2026

Is heartworm incidence up or down in your area? The new AHS Heartworm Incidence Survey and Map reveals the trends.

06/15/2026

🌟Say Hello to Alexa! 🌟

Some of you may already recognize a familiar smiling face! 💚 ❤️

Alexa, who also goes by Lexi, joined the Parkway family back in December, caring for our boarding furry friends in our kennel, and we're excited to announce that we've decided to keep her around! 🐾

At 20 years old, Alexa brings a bright, positive energy to the clinic every single day. Her sunny disposition, bubbly personality, and genuine love for animals have made her a wonderful addition to our team.

When she's not spoiling the pets in our care, Alexa is busy loving on her own crew at home—her dog, Indy, and her two cats, Fifi and Kiki. 🐶🐱🐱

We're so happy she's part of the Parkway family, and we know you'll love getting to know her just as much as we have. If you see Alexa around the clinic, be sure to say hello and give her a warm Parkway welcome! 💚 🐾

06/12/2026

Keep up to date on the news about the New World Screwworm and use this website to report suspected cases by using this link below!

Get the latest on New World screwworm, including cases in Mexico, current situation in Central America, and USDA’s work to keep it out of the United States.

06/11/2026

This page will guide you through the rules and requirements for traveling from the United States to Mexico with your pet.

06/09/2026

🌈🐾 National Pet Memorial Day 🐾🌈

Today, we pause to remember the pets who forever changed our lives.

They may have only been a part of our story, but to them, we were their entire world. They greeted us with wagging tails, comforting purrs, muddy paws, goofy antics, and unconditional love. They celebrated our happiest moments and stayed close through our hardest ones, asking for nothing more than our time and affection.

Though their paw prints may no longer echo through our homes, they remain imprinted on our hearts forever.
Today, we honor the companions who taught us loyalty, patience, joy, and the incredible gift of loving without conditions.

❤️ Until we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge, thank you for every tail wag, every head bump, every happy bark, and every quiet cuddle. You will always be loved, deeply missed, and never forgotten. 🐾🌈

📷 We'd love to help celebrate the beautiful souls who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Share a favorite photo, their name, or a special memory in the comments so we can honor the lives that brought so much love into this world. Every pet leaves a unique paw print on our hearts, and every story deserves to be remembered.

06/08/2026

is urging animal owners to be vigilant for signs of New World screwworm following recent detections in Texas.

New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on living tissue, causing painful wounds and serious infections. The pest can affect livestock, horses, wildlife, dogs, and cats.

There are currently no confirmed cases in Louisiana, but early detection is critical.

Watch for:
• Wounds that fail to heal
• Bloody or foul-smelling discharge
• Visible maggots in wounds or body openings
• Excessive licking, chewing, or irritation around a wound
• Signs of discomfort, depression, or reduced appetite

If you suspect New World screwworm, contact your veterinarian immediately.

Read more about what animal owners need to know: lsu.edu/vetmed/news/2026/screwworm.php

06/08/2026

Update on New World Screwworm: USDA has now confirmed 4 cases in Texas (3 calves and 1 dog).

New World screwworm flies lay their eggs in wounds. These wounds can be as small as a tick bite, a fresh navel in a newborn calf, a surgical incision, or virtually any break in the skin. The larvae (maggots) that hatch are very different from the maggots most people are familiar with. Instead of feeding on dead or necrotic tissue, New World screwworm larvae feed on living tissue and burrow deeper into the wound as they grow.

They are not particularly selective about their host. Cattle, horses, sheep, goats, dogs, cats, wildlife, and even humans can be affected. If it's warm-blooded, it can be a host.

After feeding for several days, the larvae leave the animal, pupate in the soil, and eventually emerge as adult flies to continue the cycle.

One reason this is such a concern is that soil temperatures across much of the southern United States may allow pupae to survive through the winter, potentially making long-term establishment more likely if the parasite is not contained.

The good news is that the United States has successfully eradicated New World screwworm before. Female screwworm flies typically mate only once. By releasing sterile male flies, females produce no viable offspring, causing the population to collapse over time.

Close monitoring of wounds is essential. Any wound that is enlarging, failing to heal, or containing maggots should be evaluated immediately by a veterinarian. New World screwworm is a reportable disease, and early detection is critical to containment and eradication efforts.

If you own or transport animals, regular wound inspection and prompt veterinary attention are important tools in preventing spread.

This is not a reason to panic, but it is a situation that deserves attention. Containment and eradication before establishment in the United States is imperative.

06/01/2026

C'mon by Bravecto's got your back!

Emergency Room visits are at their highest in a decade.

06/01/2026

🐾 June is National Pet Preparedness Month! 🌪️🐕🐈

Here in the South, we know emergencies can happen fast. Hurricanes, tropical storms, flooding, tornadoes, extended power outages, and even severe heat can force families to shelter in place or evacuate with little warning.
When you're making your family's emergency plan, don't forget the furry family members who depend on you.

✅ Make sure your pet is microchipped and wearing current ID tags

✅ Keep copies of vaccination records and medications in a waterproof container.

✅ Prepare an emergency kit with:
• Food and water for several days
• Medications and medical records
• Leash, collar, and carrier/crate
• Waste bags or litter supplies
• Favorite toy, blanket, or comfort item
• Recent photos of you with your pet

✅ Know where you'll go if you must evacuate. Not all shelters and hotels accept pets, so it's important to identify pet-friendly options before a disaster strikes.

✅ If you have horses, livestock, or other large animals, have transportation and evacuation plans in place long before they're needed.

One of the most important rules during an evacuation: If it isn't safe for you, it isn't safe for your pets. Never leave them behind.

For a complete pet preparedness guide, check out:
🐾 ready.gov/pets

A little preparation today can make all the difference when the next storm heads our way. Stay safe, stay ready, and keep every member of your family—two-legged and four-legged—part of the plan. ❤️🐾

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05/30/2026

The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners is alerting health care providers to an increase in flea-borne typhus infections across the state, with 17 cases identified since the beginning of 2025, all of which required hospitalization and resulted in two deaths.