Live Oak Animal Hospital

12/28/2025

12/26/2025

Live Oak Animal Hospital will be closed Thursday, 12/25/2025, through Sunday, 12/28/2025 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. We will open on Monday, 12/29/2025, with normal business hours.
If you have an emergency during this time, please contact LSU Veterinary Emergency Hospital at 225-578-9600.
We hope that all our clients and patients have a safe and Merry Christmas!

12/25/2025

Live Oak Animal Hospital will be closed Thursday, 12/25/2025, through Sunday, 12/28/2025 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. We will open on Monday, 12/29/2025, with normal business hours.
If you have an emergency during this time, please contact LSU Veterinary Emergency Hospital at 225-578-9600.
We hope that all our clients and patients have a safe and Merry Christmas!

12/24/2025

Our elves are hard at work keeping your pets happy and healthy this Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas everyone!!!!!

12/24/2025

Live Oak Animal Hospital will be closing at 3pm Christmas Eve and will remain closed through Sunday, 12/28/2025 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. We will open on Monday, 12/29/2025, with normal business hours. If your pet needs a medication refill or a prescription diet, please contact us before Christmas Eve.
If you have an emergency during this time, please contact LSU Veterinary Emergency Hospital at 225-578-9600.
We hope that all our clients and patients have a safe and Merry Christmas!

12/22/2025

As the Holiday season approaches, we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We would also like to remind you to keep your pets in mind as the holiday travel begins. Please call to schedule your boarding in advance to be sure your spot is reserved. We also need to be sure that your pet’s vaccinations are current in advance of boarding.
Please call Live Oak Animal Hospital with any questions on boarding, vaccinations, or any other needs at (225) 665-4442.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!

12/19/2025

Live Oak Animal Hospital will be closing at 3 pm on 12/24/2025, Christmas Eve, and will remain closed through Sunday, 12/28/2025 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. We will open Monday, 12/29/2025, with normal business hours.
If you pet needs a medication refill or a prescription diet, please contact us before Christmas Eve.

12/18/2025

Hookworms in Cats and Dogs - Veterinary Partner - VIN

The adult hookworm lives in the small intestine of its host. It hangs on to the intestinal wall using its six sharp teeth and unlike other worms that just absorb the digested food through their skin as it passes by, the hookworm drinks its host's blood. Humans can get hookworms too.