Wednesday, August 31

SU Ag Center to host disaster relief wellness clinic for dogs, cats affected by the flood


Baton Rouge, LA – The Southern University Ag Center will host a disaster relief wellness clinic for dogs and cats on Sept. 12 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Center’s parking lot located on 181 B. A. Little Drive.

The clinic, which will be operated by Renita Woods-Marshall, DVM, SU Ag Center; Gary Simon, SU Baton Rouge campus; SU Agricultural Science students and SU Alum Tyra Davis Brown, DVM, is being held to ensure the health of animals affected by the recent historic flood. According to globalanimal.org, more than 600 animals were rescued from the Louisiana flood waters.

The event will provide free physical exams, annual and rabies vaccines, information on flea and tick prevention, deworming and food samples. Microchip implants will also be available for a minimal cost.

This event is sponsored by the SU Ag Center, SU College of Agriculture, Hammond Animal Hospital and Pet Lodge, Merial, Zoetis, Ceva Animal Health, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Virbac.

For additional information, contact the Southern University Ag Center at 225-771-2242.


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