If you suspect your cat may have ingested any part of a lily, it is imperative that you take it to a veterinarian immediately for emergency care, and tell the vet of your suspicions. If caught in time, the problems can be arrested and renal function restored; if not, permanent kidney damage can result and death becomes likely. Read more →

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 …

While many pet owners know that Chocolate is toxic to pets, some may not realize that there is a “Chocolate Season” which starts around Halloween and runs through Easter.  When you think about it, this time frame includes Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, …

Every Halloween (and on several other holidays, for that matter) we see pets show up at the Ann Arbor Animal Hospital who are sick from ingesting candy, so we thought we would post some information that may help you let kids know about the effects of candy and other sweets and their potential to harm your pet… Read more →

What to do if your dog tangles with a Massasauga.
There have been some local stories of late regarding dogs being bitten by the Massasauga Rattlesnake here in Michigan, so we thought we would post a few links as well …