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By Julaine Hunter, DVM                                                                                            26 February 2013       This past Thursday evening I joined several other Frisco residents at the Frisco Police Department for the first class of this year’s Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA). The stated goal of the program is to “improve the relationship and rapport between the Frisco Police and the citizens of Frisco.” 

Dr. Hunter will be returning to Stafford Middle School for the Spartans’ annual career day event on Friday, January 18th. Joining her to augment her presentation about careers in veterinary medicine will be Katydid, a kid-loving and keen, canine assistant. Katy serves to provide a 3-D perspective of how small animal veterinarians do what they do and

For Immediate Release:                    Thursday, December 13, 2012   LazyPaw Animal Hospitals’ Practice Manager, Ms. Kinsey Eliot, will be debuting our new, competitively price online pharmacy and answering questions from 5PM until 8PM during the WEB Holiday Bazaar and Business After Hours event being held at the Frisco Chamber of Commerce located at 6843 Main Street

2nd Annual 4th of July 10-Mile Hump Honors Veterans Tomorrow North Texas veterans and their families and supporters will be walking 10 miles to honor those who have served in US military organizations. This year Drs. Hunter and Bilhartz will be participating together with their little family.  The march will kick off at 7:30 am

  The LazyPaw staff spent their Memorial Day at the DFW National Cemetery placing flags on the gravestones in remembrance of the many fallen veterans. More than 1,300 volunteers joined them, including three new groups to the Memorial Day tradition. Volunteers adorned the gravesites, adding a patriotic touch to each and every gravestone that resulted

                Santa is coming to LazyPaw Animal Hospitals   Our free, Holiday Pet Picture event is scheduled from 2PM until 5PM on Wednesday, December 5, 2012.   Well behaved dogs and cats are invited to participate in LazyPaw Animal Hospitals’ annual event. Choose from our seasonally themed props or sit with our very own celebrity

 How to Pick the Right Boarding Facility for Your Dog By Dr. Brent Bilhartz Leaving your furry friend behind when you have to travel can cause a lot of anxiety, and not just for Fido or Fifi. It’s scary to trust the care of your fuzzy family member to someone else, which is why we’ve

LazyPaw Animal Hospitals hosted Santa today during its second annual, free, holiday pet picture event. Santa was smooched by many a pooch. Kittens were cuddled, and kids were befuddled (by his early arrival). The best part: no one peed on Santa! ]]>

  LazyPaw participated in the Prosperity Place Fun Run as a top-level sponsor on Saturday, May 18. The annual run benefits Prosperity Place, a center for children with special needs that offers therapeutic and financial services to these children and their families.  This safe haven revolves around the idea that a family is a child’s

On Saturday, February 2, 2013, Dr. Hunter assisted What A Great Dog owner and instructor, Maureen Patin, during back to back puppy socialization sessions. Designed to encourage exposure to other young dogs in a structured, safe environment while under the direct supervision of a WAGD trainer, classes incorporate the teachings of celebrated behaviorist, Dr. Ian

 With the Recent Rabies cases in The Colony a quick note on Rabies. Rabies Awareness: Information and Instructions for School Kids and Their Families What is rabies? • A sickness affecting the brain of mammals – animals with hair. • Rabies makes wild animals act strangely: no fear of people, have trouble walking or flying

Raccoons and Distemper Virus, Companion Animal Risks J. Hunter, DVM, 3 February 2013 Many clients have expressed concern with regards to recent, local reports of raccoon distemper cases. Closely related to the human measles virus, the viral agent, CDV or canine distemper virus.  CDV is typically contracted by animals in an immune susceptible state. In dogs, this

Summer Travel Tips for Pets By Brent Bilhartz As we turn the corner on the summer solstice, lots of us are planning a vacation that might include Fido or Fifi. Before you hit the road with your furry friend, consider these tips to help your trip be as fun and safe as possible. The best

Friday, December 21, 2012     Tammy Garcia, one of LazyPaw’s Veterinary Technicians, is excited to participate in the Hunt Huskies’ 3rd annual career day event today, Friday, December 21, 2012.   The program will start with words from Ms. Renee Ehmke, President of Frisco’s Independent School Board, the slated keynote speaker this year.