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August 15 is Check the Chip Day
According to the American Humane Association, only about 17% of lost dogs and 2% of cats are ever recovered from shelters and returned to their original owners. The likelihood that your companion is reunited with you can go up greatly with a small piece of technology.
New Series!
Hello Friends and Visitors to the Ann Arbor Animal Hospital website! We wanted to let you all know that we will be starting a new series focused on before-and-after stories. The first in this series features a beautiful greyhound named Jack whose owners, after much thought and care, decided to try laser therapy to alleviate…
Voted “Best of” in 2014!
We are proud to announce that the Ann Arbor Animal Hospital has been voted Ann Arbor’s best veterinarian in Current Magazine’s 2014 Best of Washtenaw County Reader’s Choice Awards! We would like to thank all our clients for the privilege of serving you and we will continue to strive to provide exceptional veterinary care for…
Appointments Available, Walk-ins Welcome!
We wanted to put out a quick reminder to all our valued clients that the Ann Arbor Animal Hospital is always available for walk-ins. But we know your life is busy! If an appointment is preferred we are certainly willing and able to accommodate you. Below is a list of Doctors available for appointments along…
Stopping the Cats from Scratching the Recliner
Cats sharpen claws on many surfaces. If you don’t want cats scratching wherever they please, do not allow even mild attempts for scratching on furniture.
Upcoming study on Aggression Between Housemate Cats
If you have multiple cats sharing your home and they are fighting or showing signs of territorial aggression toward each other, they may be eligible to participate in an upcoming clinical trial. For those interested, details on the study and enrollment qualifications are in the image below. (Click on it for a larger view) Enrollment…
Preventive Health Plans
Our valued clients have asked us if there was a way to provide our comprehensive, high quality veterinary care at a lower cost. In response, our doctors created annual PREVENTIVE HEALTH PLANS (PHPs) which bundle services we routinely provide for dogs and cats by life stage.
Responsible Pet Ownership
The phrase “responsible pet ownership” is almost synonymous with the spay/neuter campaign. When we mention it here, however, we are talking about what cats and dogs need to be happy, balanced and healthy, both mentally and physically.
February is Pet Dental Health Month
Does your pet have bad breath? According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), “Don’t turn your nose to Fido’s or Fluffy’s bad breath”! That odor might signify a serious health risk, with the potential to damage not only your pet’s teeth and gums but its internal organs as well.
National Walk Your Dog Month
by Julia Levitt of In-Harmony Dog Training Now I am really scratching my head. January, in addition to being cold, dark and snowy, is also “National Walk Your Dog Month.” I have toy breeds, and sometimes I can’t walk them because the snow is chest deep (for toy breeds that’s only about five inches!) Who…