Three Rivers Animal Hospital

10/31/2026

🎀💕 In October, We Wear PINK! 💕

The Three Rivers crew is showing our support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💗 We’re celebrating the survivors, supporting the fighters, and remembering those we’ve lost.

And of course, we had to make our shirts extra special with our very own clinic cat, Caesar! 😎🐱💕

Because real men wear pink… and apparently, so do really cool cats! 🐾🎀

10/30/2026

🎃👻 Tales from the Veterinary Crypt are live! 🐾

From candy heists and great escapes to glow-stick cats and costumes nobody asked for… Halloween gives pets plenty of opportunities to make questionable decisions. 😂

Our latest blog shares some funny Halloween “horror stories” along with the real safety tips every pet owner should know.

Because if you’re thinking, “Surely my pet wouldn’t eat that…”
They probably already have a plan. 🎃🐶🐱

Halloween is supposed to be a little scary. But there is a very big difference between “a skeleton jumped out of the bushes” scary and “my Labrador just ate ...

10/29/2026

🎃🐾 What’s your pet’s Halloween name? 👻

Use our guide to find your pet’s spooky alter ego, then drop their Halloween name in the comments! 🕷️🦇

We can’t wait to see what everyone gets. 😂🧡

10/19/2026

They cuddle the scared ones,
They comfort the sick,
They draw all the bloodwork
And somehow stay quick. 🩺🐾

They monitor, medicate,
Clean, lift, and care,
With patience and kindness
They’re always right there. 💙

For every wet nose,
Each meow and each squeak—
We’re so thankful for our techs
This Veterinary Technician Week! ✨

Help us give our amazing vet techs some extra love this week! 🐶🐱

10/05/2026

🐾 Found a new bump on your pet? When should you worry?
Not every lump is dangerous, but you can’t always tell what it is just by looking or feeling it.

We recommend having a new mass checked if it:
• Is growing or changing quickly
• Feels firm, fixed, or irregular
• Becomes red, painful, itchy, or ulcerated
• Starts bleeding or draining
• Suddenly appears or changes after being stable
• Is bothering your pet
• Has been there for more than a month

The good news? Many masses can be checked quickly with a fine needle aspirate and cytology.
When in doubt, check it out. Early detection matters. 🩺

10/03/2026

Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that early detection matters — for our pets, too. 💗

To help catch problems sooner, we’re offering a Bloodwork & Mass Check Special for pets:
• Chemistry, CBC, SDMA & Urinalysis — $95
• Mass check with FNA & cytology of all masses — $60

Early detection is key in humans and in pets. If you’ve noticed any new lumps or just want to be proactive, give us a call to schedule.

10/01/2026

🐶 Canine Health Month is here! 🩺
Give your dog’s yearly visit a little extra value! When you choose Early Detection Bloodwork with your pet’s annual exam, you’ll receive 15% off annual vaccines.
Early detection bloodwork can help us catch subtle changes before your dog is showing obvious signs of illness—because prevention is always better than playing catch-up. ❤️
Call us to schedule your pup’s annual visit!

07/23/2026

Those adorable squishy faces and big round eyes make brachycephalic ("short-headed") breeds easy to love but they also come with some unique health considerations.

🐾 Common Brachycephalic Breeds Include:
• Bulldogs
• French Bulldogs
• Pugs
• Boston Terriers
• Shih Tzus
• Pekingese

Their shortened skull shape can lead to narrowed airways, making it more difficult for them to breathe, especially during hot and humid weather, something we know all too well here in Louisiana!

🔍 Things to Watch For:
✔️ Excessive panting or noisy breathing
✔️ Snoring while awake or asleep
✔️ Difficulty exercising
✔️ Overheating quickly
✔️ Gagging or regurgitation
✔️ Blue or pale gums (an emergency)

☀️ Summer Safety Tip:
Brachycephalic pets are at increased risk for heat stress and heatstroke. Always provide plenty of fresh water, avoid strenuous activity during the hottest parts of the day, and keep them in cool, air-conditioned environments whenever possible.

🐶 Fun Fact: While many people think snoring is "normal" for these breeds, excessive snoring or labored breathing may indicate an airway issue that should be evaluated by a veterinarian.

07/20/2026

Did you know that we offer Cold Laser Therapy to help pets feel more comfortable and improve their quality of life?

Cold laser therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate healing at the cellular level. It's a non-invasive, drug-free treatment that many pets find relaxing—even those who are nervous about veterinary visits!

💡 Benefits of Cold Laser Therapy May Include:
✔️ Reduced pain and inflammation
✔️ Faster healing after surgery or injury
✔️ Improved mobility and comfort in arthritic pets
✔️ Support for muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries
✔️ Enhanced wound healing
✔️ Increased circulation to affected areas

🐶🐱 Pets with arthritis, joint pain, back pain, soft tissue injuries, chronic inflammation, and post-surgical discomfort may benefit from laser therapy as part of their treatment plan.

One of the best parts? Treatments are painless, typically take just a few minutes

07/19/2026

☀️🐾 SPOT THE SUMMER DANGERS! 🐾☀️
Summer is all about sunshine, backyard fun, and making memories with our pets but some warm-weather hazards can sneak up on even the most attentive pet parents.