School Supply Hazards for Pets With the start of the school year in sight and media and retail outlets buzzing with sales on supplies, it’s likely parents have bags of supplies already waiting in their homes. Bright colors and new smells are known to peak the curiosity our four legged friends who can end up in real trouble with school supplies. First, because school supplies are intended for children’s use, most don’t actually contain toxic material. In many cases though, we worry about sensitivities causing stomach upset vs. an actual toxicity. We also worry about issues with glues, inks, and paints in the eyes and mouth and about choking and intestinal blockage if items are successfully swallowed. Intestinal blockages are known to cause loss of appetite, vomiting, and dehydration among many other life threatening issues and glues are known to harden and expand in the GI tract. In these cases surgery may be required to remove items and repair their damage.  In the event that your pet does break into something alarming, here’s what you need to know: The risk of toxicity or illness varies depending on the size of the pet who consumes them AND on the medium and concentration of the substance. When in doubt, it’s best to call us at 337-984-7611. We’re available 24/7 for all your pet’s needs. Have the package in hand, if possible, as brand and ingredients lists help us to determine course of action. Our Most Scary for Pets School Supply List Includes: Erasers – scented ones are particularly enticing Glue sticks/bottled glue Coins Action figures/ small dolls/ bouncy balls Crayons Markers Pencils/colored pencils Pens and pen caps Paperclips Hand sanitizer Batteries Ink cartridges  Take caution and be sure to keep those new supplies out of pets' reach until they make it to the classroom. Remember the “toddler proofing” stage…pet proofing is just like that. As always, we’re always open and here if you need us. 337-984-7611

Come, Play, Learn It's back to school time and we know your pets are going to miss you! How about enrolling them in Doggie Daycare where they can play, learn, and socialize with friends?! From 7 am - 6 pm on weekdays and from 8 am - 4 pm on Saturdays, we provide a safe and fun environment for your canine companion. We also offer curbside drop-off and pick-up where you never have to leave your car!

Have You Used Your Orange Card? When you purchase eligible products from Lafayette Veterinary Care Center, submit your invoice within 60 days to earn points. Redeem points for a Zoetis Petcare Rewards Visa® Prepaid Card to help pay for anything at our clinic. Whether it’s for a checkup, teeth cleaning, or products, how you spend your rewards is up to you! Click here to enroll. Employee Of The Month Our July Employee of the Month was Danielle of our nursing team. As our nursing manager, she is constantly helping, teaching, and working hard to make things better for our nursing team and patient care. We appreciate all that she does! Congratulations, Danielle!

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Litter Box Tip of the Month Some cats do not care for scented litter. It’s the equivalent of bad or overly powerful air freshener or perfume to them. If your cat suddenly becomes adverse to the litter pan, try switching to a non-scented litter.   Thunderstorms & Static Electricity It’s not just the dark skies, flashes of lightning, and booming thunderclaps that scare your dog during thunderstorms – though these phenomenons are all likely contributing to your dog’s anxiety. Dogs also detect low barometric pressure and seek grounded areas during thunderstorms, particularly in bathrooms. Dogs with long fur are especially susceptible to feeling a build up in static electricity. If your dog suffers anxiety during storms, make sure all windows are closed and play a peaceful ambient soundtrack or white noise to cancel out the booms. You can also discharge static electricity by rubbing a dryer sheet across your dog’s fur coat or try a thunder shirt offered here at Lafayette Veterinary Care Center.

When a pet becomes ill, veterinary care may be an unexpected expense. We are proud to offer the CareCredit credit card as well as ICare and Scratchpay for financing options. No matter what the situation, there's a financial solution for you! *Please note that we no longer accept check payments.

Join us here, at Lafayette Veterinary Care Center on Saturday, September 21 between 12-5 pm as we host a "SAVE THE HUMANS" blood drive. Earn discounts and rewards! When you donate blood, it doesn't just help people during disasters. From surgery to fighting cancer to giving birth, blood donations are used to save around 12,000 lives A DAY . To find out more click here.

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