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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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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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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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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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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Shelby Passed Her CVA Level II

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Shelby Passed!! She is now a Certified Veterinary Assistant Level II At LazyPaw Animal Hospitals we take every opportunity to celebrate each other’s accomplishments. Birthdays, anniversaries, new baby arrivals or academic achievements are all fair game.  We are pleased to announce that our very own Shelby Aton is now a Level II Certified Veterinary Assistant!!!  In our
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Girl Scout Animal Helper Badge

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As part of our ongoing commitment to service to our local community, LazyPaw Animal Hospitals was thrilled to host members of Girl Scout Troop 36 and assist them in attaining their Girl Scout Animal Helper Badge.  The purpose of this badge is to aid scouts in learning about the numerous ways in which animals assist their
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Fowler Middle School 2016 Career Day

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The Fowler Falcons honored our clinic by inviting me and KatyDid back for our sixth annual career day visit this past November!  A fantastic, Frisco Independent School District Middle School, Fowler’s career counselors like presenters to get down to the nitty gritty of their jobs by sharing as much detail about them as possible and
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Wester Middle School 2016 Career Day

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This year KatyDid and I had to good fortune to be invited back to Frisco Independent School District’s Wester Middle School for the 6th year in a row to participate in their annual career day program.   Wester’s career day goals are to encourage students to begin thinking about their futures beyond school from local professionals
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Paws and Give Thanks 2016

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For the past three years the student members of USITT, United States Institute of Theatre Technology, have worked hard to support local animal care facilities.  Mr. Shurr, faculty member and Director of the Theater Department of Reedy High School is spear-heading their efforts again this year. Collin County Animal Services will be the recipient of USITT’s annual Paws
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2016 Santa Pet Picts

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This year’s third annual pet picts with Santa was a rousing success. Not only were numerous, generous donations collected from our clients for the benefit of Frisco Family Services’ Food Pantry, but we hosted over 77 families in a little under three hours! What does this tell us?!! Well, at our after event review we concluded
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New Genetic Test Available To Identify Newfoundland Dogs At Risk for Subvalvular Aortic Stenois

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Anyone who’s ever known a Newfoundland Dog knows they are incredible sweet, gentle and big-hearted dogs.  Breeders and breed enthusiasts alike also know that these gentle giants are sometimes afflicted by cardiac disease. One form, subvalvular aortic stenosis, has been shown to have a heritable component for which there is now a genetic test! Subvalvular
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‘Tis the Season of Toxicities

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  This week alone we have fielded several emergency calls for pet ingestion of undesirable substances: chocolate, garlic, decorations and Tylenol.  Unfortunately not all veterinary clinics are open 24 hours a day to answer questions or to assist with home triage.  In the North Dallas Metroplex we are fortunate to have several round the clock,
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My pet is microchipped. Does she really need an ID tag?

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LazyPaw Animal Hospitals believes in microchipping, but when it comes to finding a lost pet, a microchip isn’t a magic wand. In fact, to make microchips as effective as possible, we actually recommend an additional tag that lists microchip numbers, the microchip company you are registered with, and their phone number. Microchips are not tracking
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Pet allergies STOP the ITCH!!!

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Does your pet have itchy, watery eyes? Is she coughing and sneezing for no apparent reason? Is your indoor only cat scratching and biting or obsessively licking himself? This year we are experiencing record pollen counts in the DFW Metroplex and these airborne antigens are affecting not only humans but also our canine and feline
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Kitty Acne

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Julaine Hunter, DVM Kitty acne is an extremely common skin disease which typically first affects the chin area. In mild cases clinical signs of skin irritation and blackhead formation should resolve in two to three weeks’ time with topical therapy.  Various causes of this condition have been postulated: over production of sebum from local sebaceous
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Dog and Cat Massage

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Dog and Cat Massage is Helpful, Holistic Touch Therapy for Pets and People J. Hunter, DVM Most of us have felt reassured comforted and loved by the touch of another at some point in our lives. In people, massage therapy has been touted with numerous benefits: relaxation, relief of anxiety, improvement of digestion, fascial pain
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Dealing with Dog Anxiety

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Dealing with Pet Anxiety By Julaine Hunter, DVM Pet anxiety is one of the most common behavioral complaints brought to us at LazyPaw Animal Hospitals. Pets experience anxiety just like people, except sometimes the cause can be harder to figure out. If not properly managed, pet anxiety can cause long term emotional and physical problems
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Cuterebra Fly Season In Frisco Texas

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Something’s living inside… my dog!!! By Julaine Hunter, DVM There are few more instantly gratifying problems in veterinary medicine to treat than a cuterebriasis case. Unlike abscesses that are fun to drain, a process which can be dramatic if not downright explosive, and which often make a big impression on both clients and experienced staff
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