National Pet Memorial Day
This is a chance to remember and honor the lives of all deceased companion animals, from service dogs to family pets. Our Hospital Director shares some memories of his own furry family members.
Take Your Cat to the Vet Day 2019
August 22nd is "National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day"! An important part of keeping your beloved felines healthy is to ensure they receive routine preventive health check-ups annually.
Ticks are on the Rise in Michigan
Michigan has many joys in the warmer months, but ticks are certainly not one of them. Lyme disease, carried by ticks, is a very real threat to both humans and our pets.
Caring For Your Pet’s Teeth at Home
We often underestimate how quickly dental disease can take hold because most of us are in the habit of taking care of our teeth every day. Our cats and dogs are not much different in their oral health needs: daily brushing is key to avoiding severe periodontal disease which leads to loss of teeth and very bad breath.
Does This Collar Make Me Look Fat?
January often brings resolutions to improve our health and the usual plans to eat better, exercise more, and shed some pounds. Statistics show many of our family pets could use more exercise and some slimming down, too.
Halloween Brings Host of Horrors For Pets
Each year, veterinarians across the country see scores of pet injuries during this time of the year that could easily have been avoided. Pet owners should keep in mind that pets are creatures of habit and don't appreciate the exciting things that Halloween brings.
My Cat Is Constipated! Or Is He?
It is a common assumption that if a cat is straining in the litter box, he is constipated. However, primarily in male cats, a more concerning and life-threatening reason for straining in the litter box is a urethral obstruction.
Is My Cat Sick? Signs of Illness in Cats
Cats are masters at hiding signs of illness; keeping your eyes open for these signs can help you figure out when they need help.
Fear Free at Ann Arbor Animal Hospital
Fear Free is a program for veterinary professionals, the pet professional community, and pet owners that is focused on alleviating fear, anxiety, and stress before and during visits to the veterinary hospital.
What’s with that slit on your cat’s ear, and more on feline anatomy
The anatomy of your cat's ear is mostly straightforward but have you ever wondered about that slit or pocket on the rim of the ear? Learn about cat ear anatomy and ear oddities in this post.