Please note that at this time we are unable to accept any new patients as our we are scheduled into October. If you are in need of routine veterinary care, we recommend Platte Lake Veterinary Clinic (231-325-2528) or Northwood Animal Hospital (231-276-6361) and for 24-hour emergency care please call Bay Area Pet Hospital (231-922-0911). We hope to be able to open up to accept new patients again very soon and will be evaluating our ability to do so from week to week.
Our veterinary facility offers small animal care in the Benzie County and surrounding areas. The clinic is a modern facility with an experienced and caring team of individuals dedicated to the health and well-being of your canine and feline friends. We are a full service animal hospital and we welcome new pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care.
We pride ourselves on first rate pet care and strive to make our clinic comfortable and provide a calm atmosphere. We are also currently working toward becoming a Fear Free Certified Clinic.
Our veterinary facility offers small animal care in the Benzie County and surrounding areas. The clinic is a modern facility with an experienced and caring team of individuals dedicated to the health and well-being of your canine and feline friends. We are a full service animal hospital and we welcome new pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care.
We pride ourselves on first rate pet care and strive to make our clinic comfortable and provide a calm atmosphere. We are also currently working toward becoming a Fear Free Certified Clinic.
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Preventive Care
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As the old adage goes, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
When it comes to cats and dogs, the best plan is always to stay ahead of the game with preventive care including annual wellness exams, vaccinations, and indicated laboratory tests.
Unfortunately, when our pets gets sick, they don't always let us know right away.
So, by the time we seek treatment for them, the actual illness or injury may be more severe than we may have expected.
By scheduling regular wellness care, we have a better opportunity to nip these problems in the bud.
When it comes to cats and dogs, the best plan is always to stay ahead of the game with preventive care including annual wellness exams, vaccinations, and indicated laboratory tests.
Unfortunately, when our pets gets sick, they don't always let us know right away.
So, by the time we seek treatment for them, the actual illness or injury may be more severe than we may have expected.
By scheduling regular wellness care, we have a better opportunity to nip these problems in the bud.
Canine Vaccinations
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This is a fatal viral disease of all mammals including, dogs, cats, livestock and humans.
Infected wildlife and unvaccinated animals are the source of this virus.
Because rabies is a significant health hazard, it is extremely important to vaccinate your pet.
In many states and cities, rabies vaccine is required by law.
Vaccination against distemper is essential for all dogs because the virus is found all over the country and is easily spread.
Distemper can cause respiratory signs and neurological problems like seizures.
Infected wildlife and unvaccinated animals are the source of this virus.
Because rabies is a significant health hazard, it is extremely important to vaccinate your pet.
In many states and cities, rabies vaccine is required by law.
Vaccination against distemper is essential for all dogs because the virus is found all over the country and is easily spread.
Distemper can cause respiratory signs and neurological problems like seizures.
Feline Vaccinations
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This is a fatal viral disease of all mammals including, dogs, cats, livestock and humans.
Infected wildlife and unvaccinated animals are the source of this virus.
Because rabies is a significant health hazard, it is extremely important to vaccinate your pet.
In many states and cities, rabies vaccine is required by law.
Herpes is a very common cause of upper respiratory disease in cats.
Even if successfully treated, Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis can lead to lifelong infection.
A virus that affects the feline upper respiratory system and accounts for a high percentage of all respiratory disease in cats.
Infected wildlife and unvaccinated animals are the source of this virus.
Because rabies is a significant health hazard, it is extremely important to vaccinate your pet.
In many states and cities, rabies vaccine is required by law.
Herpes is a very common cause of upper respiratory disease in cats.
Even if successfully treated, Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis can lead to lifelong infection.
A virus that affects the feline upper respiratory system and accounts for a high percentage of all respiratory disease in cats.
Pre-Anesthetic Bloodwork
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What is pre-anesthetic bloodwork?
This is a recommended blood test that looks at the major organs that process anesthetic medications, such as kidneys and liver.
Our pre-anesthetic bloodwork profiles check seven blood values: ALT, ALP, BUN, CREAT, TP, GLUC, and PVC.
ALT (alanine aminotransferase): enzyme that becomes elevated with liver disease or injury.
ALP (alkaline phosphatase): enzyme that becomes elevated with liver or gall bladder disease, but also can be associated with some hormonal problems, and in young growing animals.
This is a recommended blood test that looks at the major organs that process anesthetic medications, such as kidneys and liver.
Our pre-anesthetic bloodwork profiles check seven blood values: ALT, ALP, BUN, CREAT, TP, GLUC, and PVC.
ALT (alanine aminotransferase): enzyme that becomes elevated with liver disease or injury.
ALP (alkaline phosphatase): enzyme that becomes elevated with liver or gall bladder disease, but also can be associated with some hormonal problems, and in young growing animals.
Ultrasound
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Ultrasound allows the vet to examine the internal organs of your pet in a painless manner with no known side effects.
It can be used to uncover structural damage, deformities, or abnormalities to the heart, liver, stomach, kidney, and other major bodily organs.
Ultrasound can also capture real time movements of the organs, so functional abnormalities can also be found.
During an ultrasound, high frequency sound waves are pulsed into your pet's body.
They do not feel this and it does not cause any discomfort.
It can be used to uncover structural damage, deformities, or abnormalities to the heart, liver, stomach, kidney, and other major bodily organs.
Ultrasound can also capture real time movements of the organs, so functional abnormalities can also be found.
During an ultrasound, high frequency sound waves are pulsed into your pet's body.
They do not feel this and it does not cause any discomfort.
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