Vetcare Pet Care

10/08/2025

Call today to schedule your dog or cat to get spayed/neutered!! (318) 512-4194

🐾 Help us fight pet overpopulation in our parish! 🐾

At our low-cost spay and neuter clinic, we make it easy for you to take action and be part of the solution. By getting your dog or cat spayed or neutered, you’re helping reduce the number of unwanted pets and giving them a chance at a happy life. Please share to help us spread the word with our community!

Book an appointment today by calling (318) 512-4194! 🐶🐱

**Correction: we cannot accommodate dogs over 60 lbs at the time.

10/03/2025

We got surprised with a Certificate of Appreciation from River City Humane Society for Cats yesterday! We appreciate them and everything they do for our community! 🐱🫶

10/02/2025

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐬!

Definition of a feral cat:
A feral cat is an unsocialized outdoor cat who has either never had any physical contact with humans, or human contact has diminished over enough time that he/she is no longer accustomed to it. Most feral cats are fearful of people and are not likely to ever become a lap cat or enjoy living indoors.

A feral cat is one that was trapped in a “live trap” (see image below for example of a live trap). A human cannot physically handle the feline in any way. This includes “luring” it into a regular cage or “petting it sometimes”.

If you bring a non-feral feline as a “walk-in” surgery, you will be kindly refused service for that day and asked to schedule the appointment as a routine surgery with a $40 deposit at the time of scheduling.

Feral cats MUST be in a “live trap” we will NOT accept collapsable cages, regular kennels, or any other non-live trap type of cage.

True feral walk-ins for surgery can only be accepted on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Thank you,
-Vetcare Staff

09/11/2025

🐩 Meet our new buddy we got to take care of yesterday and of course, Queen Mavis, one of our office cats, holding down her cat tree throne. 👑

Both of them have an important reminder for you:
Annual exams aren’t just check-ups — they’re how we keep pets healthy, up-to-date on vaccinations, and protected year-round.

If it’s been over a year since your pet’s last exam, now’s the time to get on the schedule!

Call us today to book your appointment at (318) 512-4194!

Because healthy pets = more snuggles, smiles, and cat tree naps. 🐾

08/21/2025

🦷 Shiny Smiles Ahead! 🐾

VetCare’s next Dental Day is 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡.

Dental disease is one of the most common health problems in pets, but the good news is it’s preventable. Regular cleanings help keep teeth and gums healthy, stop painful infections, and protect your pet’s heart and kidneys from harmful bacteria.

Call now to reserve your pet’s spot for Dental Day! (318) 512-4194

08/13/2025

🔥 𝐇𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 = 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐰𝐬 🔥

It doesn’t have to feel that hot outside for your pet’s paws to get injured. Pavement, concrete, and other surfaces heat up fast — and they hold that heat.

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰?
🐾 Paw burns can happen in just 60 seconds on surfaces at 125°F or hotter.
🐾 On a sunny 85°F day, asphalt can reach 135°F — hot enough to fry an egg… and your dog’s paws.

𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐬 on an 85°F Day:
𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐭: about 135°F
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞: about 125°F
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬: about 105°F
𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬: about 95°F

**𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭: Place the back of your hand on the ground for 7 seconds. If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for paws.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐭:
Walk early mornings or late evenings
Use shaded routes and grassy areas
Consider protective booties for hot days

Let’s keep those paws healthy and burn-free this summer! 🐶🐾

08/01/2025

🐾 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? 🐾

When you book any of our wellness packages or spay/neuter services, you can add:

✂️ Nail Trim — only $10
📍 Microchip Insertion — just $30

One quick visit, multiple ways to keep your pet healthy, safe, and cared for!

Schedule your pet’s appointment today and make it a one-stop trip. Call us at (318) 512-4194.

Call now to connect with business.

07/23/2025

VetCare’s next 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟖𝐭𝐡 — don’t wait to grab your spot!

Did you know dental disease is one of the most common (and preventable!) health issues in pets? Regular cleanings help stop tartar buildup, reduce painful infections, and protect organs like the heart and kidneys from harmful bacteria.

Call now to book your pet’s dental appointment! (𝟑𝟏𝟖) 𝟓𝟏𝟐-𝟒𝟏𝟗𝟒

07/16/2025

𝐈𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝? 🐾

Fleas, ticks, and heartworms pose real threats to your pet’s health. The good news? With proper prevention, they’re easy to avoid — and much cheaper to prevent than to treat.

💉 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 help shield your pet from dangerous (and sometimes deadly) illnesses.
🦟 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐚, 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 keeps your pet safe from parasites that can lead to major health complications.
🩺 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐬 allow us to catch issues early, before they become expensive or harder to treat.

At 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞, we believe every pet deserves top-notch protection without top-dollar prices. We make it easy (and affordable!) to keep your furry family safe all year long.

📞 Call us at (𝟑𝟏𝟖) 𝟓𝟏𝟐-𝟒𝟏𝟗𝟒 to schedule an appointment!

07/09/2025

THIS FRIDAY is dental day!! Call today to schedule a teeth cleaning!

🦷 Dental Day is Coming! 🐾

VetCare’s next 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡!

Dental cleanings aren’t just about fresh breath (though we love that too!) — they help prevent painful gum disease, tooth loss, and even heart and kidney problems caused by oral bacteria.

If your pet’s breath could clear a room or you’ve noticed tartar buildup, it’s time.

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞! (318) 512-4194

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day!

VetCare hopes you have a fun, safe, and relaxing holiday weekend! 🎇🐾

We’ll be closed for the 4th, but we’ll be back to our normal hours on Wednesday, July 9th at 8 a.m.

07/02/2025

Reminder!! We will be closed Friday, July 4th for Independance Day!

📣 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐮𝐩!

VetCare will be 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟒𝐭𝐡 in observance of Independence Day.

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: Fireworks may be fun for us — but they can be terrifying for pets.

If your pet needs sedation meds for the 4th, now’s the time:
• Haven’t been seen in a year? Call us to schedule an exam.
• Been seen within the last year? Call to arrange a pickup.

📍Microchip your pet!
Fireworks = runaway risk. A chip helps them get back home safely!