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Care of Newborn Puppies
Your dog’s labor and delivery was a success and you now have a litter of squirming little puppies. Make sure mama’s needs are met (food, water, elimination) and she’ll usually know how to care for her pups, but there are some things to watch out for to make sure both mom and puppers stay healthy.
Your Pregnant Dog: Post-Whelping Complications
Your dog will likely be exhausted after delivering her litter of puppies. Keep her comfortable, allow her to get plenty of rest, and watch out for things like excessive bleeding following delivery. Keep reading for problems that can arise and other warning signs.
Your Pregnant Dog: Signs of a Troubled Labor
It is an exciting time to have new puppies in the house, but your pregnant dog can experience complications before, during and after whelping. Visit your veterinarian so you know what to expect on the big day, and pay attention to the warning signs that things may not be progressing correctly.
Is my dog at risk for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases?
Tick season is in full swing in Washtenaw County, and the Ann Arbor Animal Hospital is pulling a lot of ticks off of dogs right now. The biggest concern with these parasites is Lyme disease, and this past year individuals have contracted Lyme disease from local ticks without leaving the county.
Iris the Wonder Puppy, part 2
Iris, a Borzoi Sighthound, was everything her owner Meaghan had hoped– until she wasn’t quite herself one evening. A life-threatening illness proved to be the culprit, and quick action and a lot of care saved Iris’ life.
Iris the Wonder Puppy, part 1
Iris, a Borzoi Sighthound, was everything her owner Meaghan had hoped– until she wasn’t quite herself one evening. A life-threatening illness proved to be the culprit, and quick action was required to save Iris’ life.
The never-ending Tick saga…
It’s turning out to be another crazy year for one of the little vampiric and potentially disease-carrying pests of the Michigan spring and summer.
What To Expect on Surgery Day
You may be anxious about your pet’s surgical procedure for many reasons. We’d like to take a few minutes to describe our protocols and hopefully ease your mind about what to expect.
When To Call Animal Poison Control
Determining that your pet has ingested something poisonous, and how much, is not so simple as finding an empty bottle marked “poison”.
Fat Cats
Over half of the cats in the U.S. are overweight or obese. Is yours one of them?