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Sarah is now a Level II CVA!

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Congratulations Sarah!! She passed! Sarah is now a Level II Certified Veterinary Assistant! We love to celebrate our team members’ hard work and achievements here at LazyPaw. We are so proud of her and appreciate all the hard work and studying time Sarah put in to obtain her Level II certification. Congratulations Sarah!   What is
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COVID-19 Update

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To Our LazyPaw Community,   The health and safety of our clients, staff members, their families and our community are our top priority. We are diligently monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and closely watching official information from health authorities as it relates to our community.   Hospital Closure Concerns:  Unless dictated by the local health authorities
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LazyPaw Animal Hospital’s Summer Pet Photo Contest

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Enter LazyPaw Animal Hospitals Summer Pet Photo Contest! We LOVE seeing photos of our patients! This year we are holding a summer themed pet photo contest.  Submit your best summer pet photos beginning June 1st! Grand prize basket will include a 12 month supply of heartworm prevention!! Email your photo to info@lazypawvet.com with “Summer Pet
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Update on Hit By Car Survivor

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You may recall last year’s April 9th FaceBook post when we first introduced this beautiful dog in our search for her owners after she suffered a hip luxation after being struck by a car. Fortunately for her a passerby scooped her up and brought her in for emergency care. That heroine’s rapid response allowed for
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LazyPaw’s Angel Tree 2018  

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LazyPaw Animal Hospitals’ Angel Tree 2018                        This year LazyPaw Animal Hospitals has again partnered with Furry Friends Animal Rescue to donate gifts, food and staples to pets anxiously awaiting their forever homes. Our 2018 Angel Tree features dogs and cats of all ages and sizes, and is located prominently in our lobby. How it works:
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Why Does My Pet Need a Rabies Vaccine?

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By law, a current rabies vaccine is required for all dogs and cats in the state of Texas, with no exceptions, due to the human health risk that it poses. The rabies virus is transmitted through the saliva of the infected animal when it bites a human or another animal. In this area, skunks are
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Your Comprehensive Guide for Traveling With Your Pet

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Traveling with your pet is a unique experience, but as you can imagine, there are a variety of procedures that are customary towards bringing your pet with you on an extended outdoor trip. Whether you want your pet to tag along with you on a hiking expedition or to the country of Brazil, you have
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Prosper Career Day

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Today I got to do one of my favorite things: talk to students about the veterinary medical profession. By special invitation made by the son of a LazyPaw Animal Hospitals’ client, I was introduced to Ms. Melissa Covin, sixth grade counselor for Reynold’s Middle School. She asked if we would be willing to join other
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Congratulations CVA Level I, Allie

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Please join us in congratulating Allie on the successful completion of her level one Certified Veterinary Assistant certificate! Allie has been a dedicated member of the LazyPaw team and is truly passionate about the health of your pet. She plays a vital role assisting our doctors in appointments and taking care for our hospitalized patients
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Congratulations Level I Certified Veterinary Assistant, Lindsey!

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Congratulations Level I Certified Veterinary Assistant, Lindsey! Lindsey has passed the first of three exams to become a Certified Veterinary Assistant! Please join us in congratulating this esteemed accomplishment! Lindsey has been a dedicated member of the LazyPaw team for over a year and is truly passionate about the health of your pet. Her primary
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What Do You Mean My Pet Has a Staph Infection?!

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We understand – the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words “staph infection” is nothing good. Staph infections run amok in human hospitals and are horribly contagious! Staph infections don’t respond to antibiotics! Staph infections can cause complications and people can die! Fear not. Staph infections are one of the most
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Technology Helps Veterinary Surgeons

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Cutting Edge Technology Helps Veterinary Surgeons and their Patients   This past October a new veterinary medical innovation was announced by the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center: 3-D printers are now being used to improve patient care for animals.  In the past when an animal sustained an injury, especially a complicated orthopedic trauma, surgeries
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Congratulations Melanie for CVA Level II

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Meet our newest Certified Vet Assistant Level II, Melanie!!! LazyPaw Animal Hospitals is committed to its veterinary medical care team and as a part of this commitment we love celebrating team members’ accomplishments. We are thrilled to announce that our very own Melanie Lopez is now a Level II Certified Vet Assistant!!! In our hospital a veterinary assistant
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Bledsoe Elementary Book Fair

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Coming Soon on October 20, 2017 Calvin Bledsoe Elementary School, one of the jewels of Frisco’s Independent School District (FISD), is once again gearing up to get children and their family members excited about reading. Their multi-tiered approach includes not only student, parent and teacher involvement but also the support of its community through the
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Halloween Costume Contest

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LazyPaw Animal Hospitals will host the annual Halloween Costume Contest in the clinic with a behind the scenes tour of the hospital this year! On Saturday, October 28th, three time slots will be available for dogs and cats to show off their Halloween costumes, take pictures, and indulge in Halloween treats. The spookier, the better!!
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Pictures with Santa 2017

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Santa is coming! Mark your calendars for LazyPaw Animal Hospital’s 7th Annual Pictures with Santa! The Big Guy will be here on Saturday, December 2nd from 1:00-5:00pm to take pictures with our pets and their families. Tacky Christmas sweaters are encouraged! There will also be a Winter Wonderland selfie station outside while you’re waiting to
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Canine Influenza – What Do We Know?

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By now, most are aware of the outbreaks of canine influenza in parts of the country over the past few years. There have been flu related deaths So, what do we know at this point? Currently, there are two strains that are responsible for the outbreaks. In 2015, H3N8 affected Chicago and the Midwest while
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Good Luck LazyPaw Seniors, Matille and Alexis!

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We are fortunate enough to be graduating two wonderful high school seniors this year. Matille and Alexis have been a vital part of the LazyPaw team as seniors. We want to congratulate them and recognize their accomplishments as well as their professional goals. Matille Drury Matille is a 2017 graduate of Centennial High School. She
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AVMA Early Spay Neuter in Cats

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A consensus document published on July 8, 2016 by the Veterinary Task Force on Feline Sterilization Recommendations for Age of Spay and Neuter Surgery advocating for feline pediatric surgical sterilization based upon scientific evidence specific to the feline species and designed to not only promote specific individuals’ health and welfare but to also significantly contribute
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End of Life Care and Humane Euthanasia

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Considering end of life care and humane euthanasia for our beloved pets comes with a whirlwind of mixed emotions. -The thought of living without them is borderline unbearable. -You worry about being selfish and holding on to them for yourself. -You’re still hoping for a miracle to give them a few more good months or
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Vaccine Reactions

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At Ranger’s yearly wellness appointment, his veterinarian warned Sophie to watch out for any vaccine reactions. The vet explained these possible reactions can vary— some dogs experience soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site, and others might experience lethargy, loss of appetite, or mild fever the next day. She compared it to how some
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Kennel Cough

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About a day after we picked Magic up from boarding, he began to sound more and more like a goose than a dog. He seemed like he felt like his normal self aside from the coughing and runny nose, but something was clearly not normal because he honked and hacked all night long. We had
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Independence Day, 2017

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In observance of Independence Day, LazyPaw Animal Hospitals will be closed Tuesday, July 4th, 2017. If an emergency or urgent problem occurs while we are closed, contact North Texas Emergency Pet Clinic (NTEP) or Frisco Emergency Pet Care (FEPC). North Texas Emergency Pet Clinic can be reached by calling 972-323-1310. Their address is 1712 West
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Melanie and Shelby’s Continuing Education at A&M’s Vet Tech Conference

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This past weekend, LazyPaw Animal Hospitals’s Melanie Lopez, CVA and Shelby Aton, CVA attended Texas A&M’s 23rd Annual Vet Tech Conference. Throughout Saturday and Sunday, they participated in several continuing education lectures and labs to achieve a more extensive knowledge of recent advancements in veterinary medicine. The 23rd Annual Vet Tech Conference lectures covered several
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