Veterinary Associates of Acadiana

04/23/2025

🐱 Hairballs got your cat feeling down? 🧶 Learn how to manage and prevent hairballs for a happier, healthier kitty! 🐾

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If you have a cat, chances are your cat has hacked up a hairball or two. But, what exactly are these gross clumps of hair, and why do cats get them?

04/22/2025

🐶 Caring for a heartworm-positive dog? 🩺 Learn how to support your pup through treatment and keep them healthy! ❤️🐾

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If your dog tests positive for heartworm disease, there are treatment options available. Learn more about how to care for your heartworm positive dog.

04/17/2025

We will be closing @ noon tomorrow, Friday April 18th.

VAA will be open Saturday, April 19th from 7:30am-12pm.

If you need assistance during non-business hours please contact Lafayette Animal Emergency Clinic @ 337-989-0992

Pet Poison Control: 855-764-7661

04/16/2025

Tick Talk: Unraveling the Mystery of Ehrlichia in Dogs 🕷️🐕

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Ehrlichiosis is a potentially fatal, tick-borne illness in dogs. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

04/15/2025

🛁 Wondering if you need to bathe your cat? 🐱 Learn when it's necessary and how to make bath time stress-free for your feline! 🐾

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Read on to learn why most cats don’t need the same grooming and bathing as other animals, when there are exceptions to that rule, and how you should approach bathing your cat when it’s necessary.

04/14/2025

We will be closing early this Friday, April 18th at 12pm. VAA will be open Saturday from 7:30am to 12pm.

Lafayette Animal Emergency Clinic will be opening at 12pm on Friday if anyone needs immediate assistance for their pet. Their phone number is 337-989-0992.

04/14/2025

April showers bring… mosquitoes. ☔🦟
Stay ahead of heartworms—schedule your prevention check today! 🐾🩺

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Heartworm prevention for dogs is an important concern for every pet owner. Prevention is an important part of providing essential care, and...

04/09/2025

Riding the Electrical Storm: Understanding Canine Epilepsy 🌩️🐕

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Epilepsy causes seizures in dogs just like it does in people. Find out symptoms along with the causes, treatment, and prevention to keep your dog healthy.

04/08/2025

Belly Mysteries: Unraveling the Navel Tales of Our Canine Companions 🐕🔍

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Do dogs have belly buttons? Yes, and learn how to find your dog's belly button and its purpose, plus what health issues to look out for when examining it.

04/02/2025

🐭⚠️ Are mice a danger to your pets? 🤔✨ Learn the risks rodents pose to cats and dogs and how to keep your furry friends safe! 💖🐾

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Cats kill and eat mice, but mice can also harm cats by transmitting serious illnesses. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

04/01/2025

Paws & Pressure: A Guide to Canine High Blood Tails 🩺🐶

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Eclampsia is a complication in some lactating dogs that involves low calcium levels. Learn about eclampsia in dogs and find out what to do about it.

03/26/2025

Heartfelt Moments: Understanding Canine Cardiac Mysteries 🐾❤️

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Can dogs have heart attacks? How does cardiac arrest happen in dogs? What are the signs a dog may be dying of heart failure, and how can you help?

03/25/2025

From Skinny Kitty to Plush Purrfection: A Guide to Feline Fullness! 🐱🍗

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Knowing the reason behind why your cat is underweight is the first step to helping her get healthy again. Here are some veterinarian-recommended ways to help your cat gain weight.

03/25/2025

Even indoor cats need protection from parasites! 🐱 Keep your feline friend safe and healthy all year long with the best preventative care. From flea & tick to heartworm protection, we've got you covered.
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03/19/2025

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03/19/2025

Unmasking Chagas: Protecting Our Pups from Silent Threats 🐾❤️

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Chagas disease is blood-borne and transmissible through parasites. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

03/18/2025

Decoding Doggy Bumps: A Guide to Canine Cysts 🐶🔍

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What are the varied types of cysts on dogs? Here are the various external skin cysts and how to determine whether or not they may need further examination.

03/12/2025

Paws and Reflect: The Journey to a Slimmer, Healthier Whiskers 🐾🥗

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Find out how to identify weight loss in cats, along with treatment options and healthy weight tips.