This year Lafayette Veterinary Care Center will be sponsoring the Acadiana Humane Society through the South Louisiana Giving Day event. We will match all donations given to the Acadiana Humane Society up to $2500. Please join us in making a difference! Click here to learn more .
Congratulations to
Mikel Domingue,
 Employee of the Month!
We are very lucky to have Mikel as one of our team members. She has always been a superstar bather and after a year of training she was promoted to groomer. Her talent, patience, and kindness exemplifies what we at LVCC strive for. We are so proud of her work. Thank you Mikel, for all you do!

What you need to know about Kennel Cough
As with people in the winter time, the summer time can be a season for viruses in pets. Already this year we’ve treated pets in our Pet Hospital with very unpleasant symptoms resembling what’s known as "kennel cough." Dogs are at risk wherever they can meet or come close to other dogs i.e. grooming, passing dogs on the street or visiting friends with dogs. The main symptom we see is a harsh dry cough. But we’ve also seen more “cold-like” symptoms like a runny nose and conjunctivitis. This disease is manageable rather than treatable and can last for up to 2 weeks. Dogs are contagious whilst coughing so should be kept home and away from other dogs during these two weeks. Be sure to let us know if your dog has had any symptoms before boarding, grooming, or attending daycare.
The Not So Essential Oils
+ Your Cat
While you may find that using essential oils for aromatherapy helps you relax, it’s important to keep in mind that many of these oils can also pose safety risks to pets. At differing concentrations many essential oils can even be toxic. Cats are especially sensitive to EOs. Due to the lack of a particular liver enzyme (glucuronyl tranferases) they are unable to metabolize the components of essential oils and can become very ill, resulting in toxicity.
Essential oils should be used sparingly and indirectly. If you choose to use essential oils, it should be in an open air diffuser away from your cat.
L afayette Veterinary Care Center
337-984-7611
info@LafayetteVets.com
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