False River Veterinary Clinic

04/05/2026

03/31/2026

Hummingbird season is here, and you can make your own nectar at home with only two ingredients. Bring water to a rolling boil and mix 1 part white sugar with 4 parts water. Skip the red dye and use a red feeder instead to attract hummingbirds naturally. Avoid using honey, brown sugar or artificial sweeteners as these can be dangerous for the birds.

As temperatures warm up, remember to clean and replace the nectar in your feeders often to prevent mold and harmful bacteria.

02/17/2026

If you have an emergency during our holiday closure, please seek care @ the nearest ER facility of your choice:
Sherwood South Animal Hospital @ 225-293-6440
LSU Vet School & ER @ 225-578-9600
Lafayette Veterinary Care Center (6am-midnight) @ 337-984-7611

01/23/2026

We will be editing our hours Monday January 26, 2026 to accommodate safe driving with the upcoming winter road conditions. We will open 1pm-5pm.
If you have an emergency during our closures, please seek care @ the nearest ER facility:
Sherwood South Animal Hospital @ 225-293-6440
OR
LSU Veterinary School & ER @ 225-578-9600

01/01/2026

We will reopen tomorrow- 8am-5pm (closed 12-1 for lunch) & Saturday 1/3/26- 8am-12pm by appointment.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!
We will reopen tomorrow, Dec. 26th 8am-5pm (closed 12-1pm for lunch) and Saturday Dec. 27th 8am-12pm by appointment.

12/20/2025

This clinic has been certified an official “Santa’s E.L.V.E.S.” (Emergency Landing and Veterinary Expert System) location. 🎅🎄⛄❄️

In the event that Santa’s reindeer team needs to make an unscheduled Christmas Eve stop for sled repairs, refueling, or veterinary care, staff at this clinic will be available to provide needed assistance and ensure a safe and on-time delivery of Santa’s cargo.
To learn more about Santa’s reindeer, visit avma.org/santa