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Introducing The Kite Network’s therapy dog, Georgia
I have a confession to make. I’m a little bit of a germophobe.
Local Veterinarian Brings Veterinary Care to Nicaragua
For anyone who has performed service work in a third world country, you understand the challenge that I face in trying to share the experience that, once you’ve re-integrated back into first world life, feels so distant. Such is how I find myself trying to discover the words that share the intense poverty and challenges I bore witness to while working on the Atlantic coast in Pearl Lagoon, Nicaragua this past January.
Ann Arbor Animal Hospital supports the kite network’s annual 5K Fun Run & Family Walk!
There are as many ways to grieve as there are individuals in the world. When clients share their grief stories, we at the hospital get the benefit of their hindsight—what they did, how they felt—what they think may have been done differently. We learn from these people and use the knowledge to coach and encourage other clients who are progressing through their grief journey.
Update on the Police K-9 Bill of Rights
Update on the Police K-9 Bill of Rights: For those of you who are interested in following the Police K-9 Bill of Rights process, here is a link to some recent information from Law Enforcement Today as well as our original blog post from September 2012, entitled The Police K-9 Bill of Rights.
Bark 4 Life – Charity Run/Walk for American Cancer Society
It was a beautiful, sunny May morning… not too hot, not too cool. Perfect weather for walking your dog! Nearly 140 walkers/runners and their dogs descended on Hudson Mills Metropark in Dexter for the 4th Annual Bark 4 Life event. The Ann Arbor Animal Hospital sponsored a team, affectionately named “Muddy Paws”, and had a booth…
Lily Toxicity- IMPORTANT!
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.
Feburary is National Pet Dental Health Month
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.
More than Man’s Best Friend: Buddy, the communal therapy dog
The Ann Arbor Animal Hospital has been doing a series, More Than Man’s Best Friend, to share with Ann Arbor Animal Hospital clients and AnnArbor.comreaders. The series has featured unique and interesting information about pets who are patients of ours but do something outside of the traditional “at home” role most pets experience.
Did the Election Go To the Birds?
Before and during each election the Bird Center staff and volunteers find refuge in the training room at the Ann Arbor Animal Hospital for a few days.