DeSoto Veterinary Hospital & Mobile Services

29/08/2025

FYI for those clients feeding FarmersDog, JustforDogs, and other fresh pet foods.

BREAKING NEWS -- use caution when feeding your dog fresh food from brands such as The Farmers Dog, JustFoodForDogs and Nom Nom⚠️

The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Urolith Center has discovered a NEW urinary stone and the likely cause🔬
The UMN Urolith Center is the laboratory we use for all bladder stone analysis that are conducted for HAH patients and we recently received notification of this new information.

These new stones are called "calcium tartrate tetrahydrate" (CTT) uroliths according to Dr. Lulich (co-director of UMN Urolith Center). Canine patients get "choline bitartrate" (the main compound in CTT uroliths) from fresh dog food and supplements recommended for dogs that eat homemade food.
The data collected by Dr. Lulich and his team showed a clear link between choline bitartrate found in some of the most popular fresh dog food brands -- including The Farmers Dog, JustFoodForDogs and Nom Nom -- and the newly discovered CTT uroliths.

This discovery was published in April 2025 in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

28/08/2025

Upcoming closures for September! Our Saturday that we’ll be open will be September 13th.

20/08/2025

Our office will be closed August 20th through the 24th as our doctor will be out of town. We will resume our normal business hours next week.

As always, if you need to reach the office, you can leave a voicemail and one of our staff will call you back as soon as possible. If you have an emergency, please contact either The Animal Emergency Clinic (open nights and weekends) in Shreveport at 318-227-2345 or Valor Emergency Hospital (open 24/7) in Bossier at 318-725-5990.

Thank you for your continued support, we hope everyone has a safe and happy weekend! 🐶🐱

07/08/2025

🎒📚 Happy Back to School Day! 🐾💙

Wishing all our students, teachers, and families a fantastic start to the new school year! ✨

While the kiddos head back to class, don’t forget your pets might be adjusting to the new routine too. 🐶🐱

Whether it’s time for a wellness check, a little extra playtime, or support with separation anxiety, we’re here to help your furry family members stay happy and healthy all year long!

Have a great first day back—and give your pets a little extra love from us! 💕

If you need us, we're here!📞 318-858-3328

01/08/2025

Unfortunately our internet is down right now! Our phones should still be working, however, if you can’t get through to our office landline number, we now have a clinic cell phone as well and it is receiving calls. Please call 318-858-3328 or 318-918-5367.

27/07/2025

Shark Fact #7: Sharks Need Our Protection 💪

Millions of sharks are killed each year due to overfishing and finning. Supporting ocean conservation protects the health of our planet.

25/07/2025

Shark Fact #6: Sharks Are Vital for Ocean Health 💖

Sharks are top predators that keep fish populations in balance, helping coral reefs and ecosystems thrive.

24/07/2025

Shark Fact #5: Sharks Have Multiple Rows of Teeth 🦷

Some sharks can go through 30,000 teeth in their lifetime! When one falls out, another one moves forward like a conveyor belt.

23/07/2025

Shark Fact #4: Not All Sharks Are Dangerous 🐋

Out of 500+ species, only a few pose a risk to humans. Most are shy or even tiny filter feeders like the whale shark and basking shark.

22/07/2025

Shark Fact #3: Some Sharks Can Glow in the Dark 🌟

Yes—some deep-sea sharks are bioluminescent, meaning they can glow to camouflage, attract prey, or communicate.

21/07/2025

Shark Fact #2: Sharks Don’t Have Bones ❌🦴

Instead of bones, sharks have cartilage—the same flexible stuff in your ears and nose. It makes them lighter and more agile swimmers.

20/07/2025

Shark Fact #1: Sharks Have Been Around Longer Than Dinosaurs!🦖

Sharks have existed for over 400 million years, which means they were swimming the oceans before trees even existed. Talk about ancient! 🦈