LaGrange Veterinary Hospital

LaGrange Veterinary Hospital Providing exceptional, compassionate veterinary care in the Hudson Valley for more than 25 years.
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The dog snoring on your couch tonight can look completely healthy and still be months into a kidney or thyroid change. T...
08/13/2026

The dog snoring on your couch tonight can look completely healthy and still be months into a kidney or thyroid change. That is why senior screening starts with blood work, blood pressure, and X-rays instead of a wait-and-see year. Our latest post walks through the first step to take once your pet turns seven.

The whole point of screening an older pet is to catch what the body is hiding: appetite, energy, and coat can all look completely normal while kidney function declines, thyroid levels shift, and blood pressure quietly climbs. The dog or cat snoring on your couch tonight can be genuinely comfortable....

That patch of hives on your dog after a bee sting might not be the whole story. A reaction that looks purely skin-deep c...
07/17/2026

That patch of hives on your dog after a bee sting might not be the whole story. A reaction that looks purely skin-deep can quietly drop blood pressure or start swelling the airway, and only a real exam catches it. Our latest post walks through when a flare is mild and when your pet needs to be seen right away.

Allergic reactions in pets run on a spectrum, from itchy skin and hives that look dramatic but stay mild, to anaphylaxis, which can shut down breathing and circulation within minutes. The middle of that range is where most pets land after a bee sting, a new food, or a vaccine reaction, and a dose of

By the time a dog is wobbly, the heat event has gone past mild. The signs that mean 'call right now' show up earlier tha...
06/10/2026

By the time a dog is wobbly, the heat event has gone past mild. The signs that mean 'call right now' show up earlier than that: panting that does not slow with rest, drool that goes from foamy to thick and ropey, gums turning from pink to bright red. Catching it at this stage often means home cooling plus a clinic visit. Missing it means hospitalization.If you are not sure, just call. We would rather hear from you and reassure than meet you in crisis.

Recognizing heat stroke early comes down to knowing the first quiet signals — heavy panting that will not settle, a dog seeking shade or cool floors, and a sudden drop in energy — and acting on them before they escalate to collapse or seizures. The hardest part in the Hudson Valley is timing: he...

Squinting and excessive tearing aren't just quirks of certain breeds. Entropion (eyelids rolling inward) and ectropion (...
05/08/2026

Squinting and excessive tearing aren't just quirks of certain breeds. Entropion (eyelids rolling inward) and ectropion (eyelids drooping outward) cause genuine discomfort and can lead to corneal damage when left untreated. Surgery to correct these is safe, effective, and usually curative. Our newest guide from LaGrange Veterinary Hospital walks through how these conditions develop, the diagnostic process, surgical options, and what recovery and long-term outcomes look like.

Eyelid Problems in Dogs: When Surgery Corrects Entropion and Ectropion Certain breeds are so commonly associated with eyelid abnormalities that you might assume the squinting and tearing is just part of the package, something the dog was born with and will live with. But entropion (where the eyelid....

If your pet's teeth need more attention than an annual cleaning provides, you are not alone. Dental disease is the most ...
04/11/2026

If your pet's teeth need more attention than an annual cleaning provides, you are not alone. Dental disease is the most common condition we see, and home care between cleanings makes a measurable difference.

Toothbrushing is the gold standard, but dental wipes, enzymatic gels, and VOHC-accepted products all play a role. At LaGrange Veterinary Hospital, we walk you through what works for your specific pet. Request an appointment to schedule a dental evaluation and home care consultation.

Home Dental Care for Dogs and Cats: What Works, What Doesn't, and How to Start If you have ever been told at a vet visit that your pet's teeth need attention, you are not alone. Dental disease affects the majority of dogs and cats by age three, and it is one of the most preventable conditions

Protecting puppies and kittens from parasites like roundworms is vital for their growth and your family's health. LaGran...
03/10/2026

Protecting puppies and kittens from parasites like roundworms is vital for their growth and your family's health. LaGrange Veterinary Hospital provides a clear deworming schedule to ensure long term safety. Read our latest blog and contact us to schedule your pet's wellness exam.

Why Do Puppies and Kittens Need to be Dewormed More Than Once? A tiny, chaotic ball of fluff running around your house brings joy and stress in equal measure. They get into everything, chew on your furniture, and cover you in slobbery kisses- but also come with problems that are easy to forget about...

Pet heart disease diagnosis can be scary. LaGrange Veterinary Hospital offers expert guidance and tailored treatment pla...
02/12/2026

Pet heart disease diagnosis can be scary. LaGrange Veterinary Hospital offers expert guidance and tailored treatment plans for your dog or cat.

Why Does My Pet Take So Many Heart Pills? Understanding Combination Therapy for Heart Disease Hearing "heart disease" followed by a list of unfamiliar drug names can feel overwhelming. Suddenly you're staring at bottles of Pimobendan, Furosemide, and Enalapril, wondering how you'll keep them all str...

Is your dog or cat vomiting often? Chronic vomiting requires expert care. LaGrange Veterinary Hospital offers thorough e...
01/22/2026

Is your dog or cat vomiting often? Chronic vomiting requires expert care. LaGrange Veterinary Hospital offers thorough exams and diagnostics to find the answers.

From Diet Change to Endoscopy: Diagnosing Chronic Vomiting in Pets Your pet vomited three times last week, twice yesterday, and again today. Is that too often? The pattern becomes impossible to ignore when vomiting shifts from an isolated incident to something that keeps happening. Questions multipl...

Is your dog itching their ears? Ear infections are common but treatable. LaGrange Veterinary Hospital helps get to the r...
01/13/2026

Is your dog itching their ears? Ear infections are common but treatable. LaGrange Veterinary Hospital helps get to the root of the problem for lasting relief. Learn more and schedule an appointment for healthy ears.

Dog Ear Health: When Scratching Signals Something More Ear scratching, head shaking, or a slight head tilt might seem harmless at first, but in dogs, these subtle signs often point to the start of an ear problem. Left untreated, mild irritation can quickly progress to infection, swelling, and even c...

Is your aging animal struggling with stiffness? Osteoarthritis is common, but it doesn't mean misery. Learn how LaGrange...
12/15/2025

Is your aging animal struggling with stiffness? Osteoarthritis is common, but it doesn't mean misery. Learn how LaGrange Veterinary Hospital offers modern pain management, from NSAIDs to biologic therapies, to restore your pet's comfortable movement and quality of life.

Caring for Arthritic Pets: Comfort, Compassion, and Control It is heartbreaking to see your dog or cat hesitate before jumping up onto the couch to snuggle with you, or struggle to keep up on a walk they once loved. When stiffness and pain start stealing those small joys, it's natural to wonder, "Wh...

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1097 Route 55 Ste 7
Lagrangeville, NY
12540

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Monday 8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 12pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12pm

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+18454739121

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