Levy Veterinary Hospital

08/15/2025

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07/29/2025

Meet Sage! This precious pup is a 10 week old Beagle/Bassett Hound mix with the cutest, softest, long, floppy ears who had her first checkup with Dr. Levy today. She was a bundle of energy and did great!

07/28/2025

We are excited to now offer BRAVECTO QUANTUM, the first ever ONCE YEARLY injection for flea and tick protection!

Many of you are familiar with ProHeart 12, which provides 12-month heartworm protection, but now we finally have a similar option for fleas and ticks! Bravecto Quantum provides convenient, continuous 12-month protection with a single injection (and will likely save you money, too!). Give us a call at 504-575-3003 to discuss if this is a good option for your dog.

07/04/2025

July 4th and New Year's Eve can be the scariest nights of the year for many pets. At least 1 out of 3 dogs suffer from "noise aversion" (a fear of loud noises such as fireworks, thunderstorms, or construction noise). There are several things you can do to help, both before and during an episode. See below for how you can help.

WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW:
- Microchip your pet and secure your environment. Many pets go missing every year when they get frightened and run away. Make sure your house and yard is escape-proof, and microchip your pet to dramatically increase the chances they return home safe in the event of an escape.
- Training techniques such as desensitization (slowly getting used to loud noises) and counter-conditioning (associating loud noises with something positive, like a special toy or treat) can help lessen your pet's anxiety when the fireworks start.
- Talk to your vet. There are many other things you can do to prepare. Nutritional supplements such as Composure PRO Chews and calming pheromones like Adaptil can provide non-prescription relief for many dogs. In some cases, prescription medications may be appropriate.

WHAT TO DO DURING THE FIREWORKS:
- Firstly, stay calm yourself. Do not scold or punish your pet; you may unintentionally reinforce that there is something to fear. Comfort but do not fuss over your dog since this may become a reward for the behavior, making future episodes even worse.
- Provide background noise from music (especially classical music) or television to distract from the noises outside. Moving to a room with no windows (or heavily curtained windows) will also lessen the noise and remove the additional problem of flashing lights.
- Provide plenty of familiar toys and games that might help to distract your pet, and try to arrange company for your dog rather than leaving him alone in the room. If your friend or relative has a dog that is not scared of loud noises and gets along well with your own, inviting them over can be a good idea. If you or your friend plays with the non-fearful dog when your own becomes scared, it may help to encourage him to join in and thus reduce his fear.
At Levy Veterinary Hospital, we are always happy to discuss all the available options for helping you and your dog to have a happy Independence Day. Call us at 504-575-3003 today to schedule an appointment or visit levyvet.com to request an appointment online.

07/01/2025

We are honored to be nominated as a Nola Magazine 2025 Family Favorite Finalist in both the Favorite Veterinarian and Favorite Veterinary Clinic categories (under Family Health). Voting starts now, and you can vote every day until it ends on 8/15/2025.

04/29/2025

Heartworm disease isn't just a dog issue—cats can get it, too. While there are medications to eliminate adult heartworms in dogs (even if it is an intensive and expensive treatment), there is no treatment available for infected cats. Cats must clear the worms eventually on their own. Those that survive often develop a serious lifelong lung condition called H.A.R.D. (Heartworm-Associated Respiratory Disease), similar to severe asthma. Protect your cat with monthly prevention like Revolution Plus.
Our giveaway for a free year of heartworm prevention is almost over! And just like the disease itself, it's not just for dogs. Cat's are eligible to win, too! Enter here: https://sweepwidget.com/c/89651-xj10v684

04/25/2025

Heartworms don’t start in the heart—they arrive there after a long journey. A mosquito bites an infected dog, picks up larvae, and passes them to another pet. It then takes about 6–7 months before they become adult worms in the heart. Prevention stops this cycle, but only if it's given during the initial "window of opportunity" during the first month after exposure. Since the heartworm blood test screens for fully developed worms, that's also why we won't know that your pet is infected until 6 months later.
(Pssst... there's only a few days left to enter our giveaway for a free year of heartworm prevention! Enter now: https://sweepwidget.com/c/89651-xj10v684 )

04/21/2025

"My pet stays inside, so they don’t need heartworm prevention." Not true! A recent study showed 1 in 3 indoor-only pets in our area actually had exposure to heartworms. Mosquitoes don’t care if your pet goes outside or not. How many of us have gotten a mosquito bite while indoors? 🙋‍♂️
Time's running out to enter our giveaway for a FREE YEAR OF HEARTWORM PREVENTION. Enter now and complete bonus tasks for extra entries before it's too late! https://sweepwidget.com/c/89651-xj10v684

04/17/2025

In observance of Holy Week, our offices will close on Good Friday (April 18) at 1:00pm and remain closed though Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. We will reopen on Monday, April 21, at 8:00am. If you have an emergency during this time, please contact MedVet at 504-835-8508.

04/15/2025

Yep, we’re Heartworm Central! Did you know Southeast Louisiana has the highest rate of heartworm disease in the entire world? And it's only getting worse! In fact, when the American Heartworm Society needed to pick a meeting location for their tri-annual meeting, they chose downtown New Orleans. Prevention here isn’t optional—it’s essential.
Have you entered our giveaway for a free year of heartworm prevention yet? Enter now, and get bonus entries just by stopping by our office and by following our social media! Enter here: https://sweepwidget.com/c/89651-xj10v684

04/11/2025

It's a myth that missing one dose of heartworm prevention isn't a big deal. A single late or skipped dose can leave your pet vulnerable to infection. Don’t take the risk—set reminders, and stay on schedule. If you're not the best at remembering to give monthly prevention on-time, ask us about a once-yearly injection called ProHeart 12 that can protect your dog for an entire year!
P.S.: Enter our giveaway for a FREE YEAR of heartworm prevention (and, yes, you can choose ProHeart 12 if your dog is eligible to receive it!): https://sweepwidget.com/c/89651-xj10v684

04/07/2025

We love our dogs like family—and part of that love means protecting them from heartworms. Heartworm prevention is simple, safe, and lifesaving. Don't forget to enter our giveaway for a chance to win FREE HEARTWORM PREVENTION for an entire year for your pet: https://sweepwidget.com/c/89651-xj10v684 💖

Free Heartworm Prevention for 1 Year!