Ada Hospital For Animals

03/16/2025

Today is the start of Poison Prevention Week. Below is information regarding unsafe foods, plants, chemicals, and materials for your pets.

If you think your pet has come in contact with something toxic, call your veterinary clinic, the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline at 888-426-4435, or the Pet Poison Helpline at 800-213-6680 immediately. Timing is critical, and the more information you can provide the better! (Consultation fees may apply to these hotlines)

Unsafe household items:
https://www.aspcapro.org/apccgraphics

What to expect when calling the hotline:
https://www.aspca.org/news/what-expect-when-calling-aspca-animal-poison-control-center

Helpful information to provide:
- Pet breed, size/weight, age
- What they came in contact with
- How much of the toxin was consumed/inhaled/touched/etc.
- How long ago was the contact of the toxin

03/14/2025

Yesterday and today Ada Hospital for Animals had the privilege of hosting five veterinary students from MSU College of Veterinary Medicine. They were here to observe and learn about of our clinic. We throughly enjoyed having Hope, Chelsea, Jordan, Alex and Hallie visit with us our clients and patients.
Best of luck to each of you.

03/13/2025

Let us honor and celebrate all the K9 units, service dogs, and therapy dogs and their handlers that have served and are currently serving. Whether it be in our local communities or in the military, we are thankful for their efforts to protect and serve.

A special thank you to Dozer and Sledge two of our local K9 units who were injured in duty and recovered!

03/12/2025

We will be closed from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Thursday, 3/13 for a staff meeting.

During that time, if your pet needs medical attention while our office is closed for our staff meeting, please contact Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital of Grand Rapids at 616-361-9911. They are located at 3260 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525.

If you need to pick up food or medication, please come during the hours that we are open. If you are needing to get a hold of us, please call and leave a message or email us at [email protected]. We will respond the soonest we can.

Sorry for any inconveniences! Thank you!

03/11/2025

Just three girls and a
paw-some Golden Retriever named Kobe striking a pose!

02/25/2025

Happy World Spay Day!
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There are many health benefits to spaying your pets as well as helping the homeless pet crisis. Below is a link to the ASPCA website for more insight on this important issue:

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/spayneuter-your-pet

Some circumstances are unique, so if you are not sure about having your pet spayed, you can always reach out to your vet to make the best plan for your pet's health.

02/20/2025

02/14/2025

🎶And they call it puppy love!
Say hello and Happy Valentine’s Day to Dr. Fahner and Gracie.

02/14/2025

Sweet puppy Nash, will you be our valentine?

02/14/2025

Happy Valentines Day from Ada Hospital for Animals!
Let’s see your favorite fur baby!❤️

02/14/2025

❤️Happy Valentine's Day❤️

Valentine's day is here!
While we love spreading the love with sweets and flowers, just keep in mind that a lot of these gifts are not good for our furry friends.

Toxins to look out for:
- Chocolate
- Flowers such as roses and lilies
- Alcohol
- String/ribbon
- Candles

https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/common-and-not-so-common-valentines-day-toxicities-pets

https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/toxintails/valentines-day-pet-dangers/

02/10/2025

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As Valentine's Day approaches, take a look at these pearly white smiles! Sweet Fitz makes sure to keep his breath fresh!

02/03/2025

I would like a pup cup and snack to go please! Emmy, your “woof” is our command! We love you sweet girl.

02/03/2025

We know it’s a little early but Noelle will you be our Valentine? Say hello to Noelle a 13 week old Australian Shepherd mix. Welcome to Ada Hospital for Animals!

02/03/2025

Happy Pet Dental Health Month!

Does your pet have bad breath? That can actually be an indicator of a serious health risk. Your pet’s dental health is very important, as dental problems can cause or be caused by other health issues. Below are a couple links where you can learn more about the importance of your pet's dental health:

https://www.avma.org/events/national-pet-dental-health-month #:~:text=Dental%20health%20is%20a%20critical,Dental%20Health%20Month%20every%20February.

https://vohc.org/accepted-products/