Pet Health Hazards During The Holidays

Did you know your holiday décor could pose threats to your pet’s health and well-being? Here are some things to be aware of when making your home festive.

 Decorations:

* Dangly, sparkly objects can tempt pets, and may be …

Posted in Blog, December 22nd, 2011, Comments Off | David

Success Story: Ruger’s Obstruction

Jeri Wagner is the owner of a large, black and silver Tabby cat named Ruger.  Ruger, a male cat, was brought to the Ann Arbor Animal Hospital for treatment due to a serious, life threatening health issue.  Jeri felt it …

Posted in Blog, Featured, December 21st, 2011, Comments Off | David

From “Lazy Blimp” to “Mountain Lion!”

Do you think it’s impossible to get your over-weight cat to shed the pounds? This is the story of Kat, who (through a change in diet and some adjustments on the part of her family) has lost a third of her body weight since March 2010 and is healthier and more energetic than ever. Read more

Posted in Blog, Featured, September 26th, 2011, 5 Comments | Chris

The Problem with Poopcicles…

Dogs eat poop in Winter. Disgusting but true, many dogs start eating frozen dog stools in winter. We call them “poopsicles.” This behavior can be a cause for vomiting and may increase the risk for exposure to parasites, will cause bad breath, and it also just gross. Here are some techniques that have helped other families to stop or prevent poop eating. Read more

Posted in Blog, Featured, January 31st, 2011, Comments Off | Dr. Jess Franklin