Relaxed And Ready For Summer: How To Keep Pets Calm When Anxiety Strikes

Relaxed And Ready For Summer: How To Keep Pets Calm When Anxiety Strikes

Summer is finally here, and after a long, hard Michigan winter, pets and people alike are ready to feel the grass between their toes (or paws) and the sun on their legs (or fur). For the most part, summer is a time of enjoyment and relaxation, but for many pets summer brings with it some […]

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Out and About:  The Pet-Friendly Yard

Out and About:  The Pet-Friendly Yard

It is finally looking like spring, and chances are good that you and your pet are spending more time outdoors. Bonding between you, your four-legged friend, and Mother Nature can be an awesome experience. Make sure to maximize that time by being sure that you have a pet-friendly yard to relax in. Steer Clear of […]

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Walking Your Dog Off Leash: Is it Really Safe?

Walking Your Dog Off Leash: Is it Really Safe?

For most dog owners, there’s nothing more exhilarating than watching your dog bound across a park or meadow. That excitement is enough to convince many owners that off leash is the way to go. For dogs who have been trained, off leash walking, running, or hiking is a great option and has many advantages. Unfortunately, […]

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Making Sense of Pet Food Labels

Making Sense of Pet Food Labels

The act of selecting the perfect food for your special pet can be a daunting task. If you take a visit to your favorite pet supply store, the options are overwhelming. Do you go with grain free? Is your dog a senior? Do you really need to spend that much to be a good pet […]

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Dog Flu: Canine Influenza and Its Latest Strains

Dog Flu: Canine Influenza and Its Latest Strains

Canine influenza, or dog flu, is a subject of great concern for many dog owners after last year’s initial outbreak and the more recent 2016 outbreak within the Chicago area. And rightly so, as both incidents have resulted in several cases of flu throughout the Midwest. Because the virus is so contagious, there is substantial […]

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Healthy Pet Foods: You Are What You Eat

Healthy Pet Foods: You Are What You Eat

Opening a new bag of potato chips can sound like a symphony, and the anticipation of crunchy, salty goodness can be too much to bear… Junk food doesn’t just appeal to humans, though. Many pets are acutely aware of the precise moment that a tasty treat is about to be enjoyed – and the sport […]

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Poisonous Pantry: Avoid Exposing Your Pet to Household Toxins

Poisonous Pantry: Avoid Exposing Your Pet to Household Toxins

When pet owners think of poisonous substances, they often think of poisons that lurk “out there” and not in the home (e.g., antifreeze that someone else left out).  However, there are many household toxins – some of which may be right under your pet’s nose. Harmful Household Toxins Household cleaners are commonly found under the […]

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Kitty’s Got Claws: What to Know About Declawing Your Cat

Kitty’s Got Claws: What to Know About Declawing Your Cat

People declaw cats for many reasons, but as a society we are just recently starting to take a step back and think about what we are actually doing to our feline family members. While declawing is still an answer in some situations, we have begun to think a lot more about alternative solutions and how […]

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A Case for Winter Parasite Prevention

A Case for Winter Parasite Prevention

Baby, it’s cold outside. We don’t want to venture outdoors in Michigan’s January weather, and we assume that other critters are just as hesitant to as well. Parasites, however, don’t take a winter break. Believe it or not, parasite prevention for your pet is just as important in January as it was in July… but […]

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‘Tis The Season for Holiday Pet Safety Tips

‘Tis The Season for Holiday Pet Safety Tips

We’ve had the honor of serving our community for over 30 years, and the lessons we’ve learned from each and every pet along the way are invaluable. We truly care about our clients and patients, and we want to ensure the holiday season is full of all the good stuff: gingerbread houses, snuggling with your […]

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