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Yogert
This is our second article featuring a pet with a disability, and like Lacie (the dog featured in the first story), Yogert needed to have both her eyes removed due to a painful condition called Glaucoma. Remember, a life-altering diagnosis doesn’t mean your pet can’t live a happy and fulfilling life!
PAWS Event: Dogs on the Diag!
PAWS’ biggest event of the year is coming up on Tuesday, April 21st, called Dogs in the Diag. Learn more about this wonderful group of people who encourage contact between humans and animals within the community and with students.
Spring tips to remember!
by Julia Levitt Hi everyone and welcome to spring! Spring, like every other season, brings challenges. Here are a few tips to be aware of this time of year. Daylight Saving Time “What,” you ask, “What does this have to do with my dog?” With the current time change, in the morning it is still…
Assistive Devices for Animals
We have two articles coming out this month featuring dogs that have severe disabilities. (The first, A Halo for Lacie, was published on April 5th.) Despite the odds, both these pets have recovered and are able to live happy lives with their owners. A severe disability isn’t a death sentence for a pet; there are many assistive devices that an owner and pet can use that can improve quality of life for both.
A Halo for Lacie
Due to cataracts and glaucoma, Lacie was nearly blind and in a lot of pain. Thanks to a surgical procedure and a special apparatus, her quality of life has greatly improved.
April Is Heartworm Awareness Month
April is finally here after another long, cold winter, and that means it’s once again Heartworm Awareness Month.
“Cat Flu” in Ann Arbor!
Starting around the beginning of March, 2015, cases of sick cats with vomiting and loss of appetite started being seen in Ann Arbor. We saw cats with signs like this in three families in mid-March.
Vet-a-Visit at MSU on 3/28!
“Vet-A-Visit‘ is MSU College of Veterinary Medicine’s annual open house, where everyone is welcome to join us and learn about the fascinating world of veterinary medicine. See all kinds of animals, find out what it takes to become a veterinarian, and tour our state-of-the-art facilities.” Many of our veterinarians graduated from MSU-this is a great…
Update on Patrick!
Many people have come together over the last few days to help Patrick and his siblings! Patrick was doing so well post-op that he was returned to the Jackson County Animal Shelter and was taken home by a foster-owner to continue his healing. His siblings remain at the shelter. All puppies are available for adoption….
Senior Life Stage
Similar to the first two life stages, as your cat’s or dog’s body ages, their medical needs change. As humans reach their “golden years” we can feel the effects of aging over the course of a few years or sometimes only one. Our pets however, age roughly 7 years for each one of ours! A…