Thunder Bay Veterinary Urgent Care

01/11/2024

::ATTENTION::
Due to impending SNOWMAGEDDON 2024, TBVUC's hours will be adjusting.
FRIDAY 1/12/24: 5:00pm-7:00 pm
Saturday, the clinic will open TWO hours later at 10:00 am instead of the usual 8:00 am
As always, if you are in need of after-hours veterinarian care, please call your regular veterinarian.
There are two 24-hour emergency hospitals available
Bay Area Pet Hospital (231) 922-0911
Great Lakes Pet Emergency (989) 752-1960

Please be safe in this weather, and if you do not need to be out on the roads, please stay home and stay safe!

01/10/2024

From eating healthier to learning a new trick, the possibilities are endless when it comes to for your pets! 🐾

01/08/2024

January is Month, but that doesn’t mean you should only walk your dog this month! Regular walks are important for exercise, training, and bonding. ❤️🐾

01/05/2024

We’re always here for you when your pet is sick, but don’t forget about preventive wellness check-ups! Regular visits help us help you keep your pet healthy and happy. 🐾❤️

01/02/2024

Today is National Pet Travel Safety Day!

Learn how to keep your pets safe during your upcoming vacations with these helpful tips! ✈

01/01/2024

Happy New Year from Dr. Struble, Nurse Becky, Emily, Izzy, and of course Dahlia.
We are Northeast Michigan's only veterinary urgent care, and we are OPEN TODAY until 6:00 pm.

We hope you don't need us, but we are here when you do.

12/24/2023

Dr. Struble, Nurse Becky, Emily, Izzy, and Dahlia would like to wish you and your pet families a very happy, safe, and wonderful Merry Christmas!
We are available today (12/24) until 6:00 pm. We hope that you don't need us, but we are here when you do.

12/17/2023

Dahlia is popping by to tell you about the holiday hours. We will only be Closed on Christmas Day. All of us here at TBVUC would like to wish you, all of your family, and pet family members a very Merry Christmas.

12/11/2023

We’re happy to answer your questions about winter pet safety. Please contact us at (989) 340-0975 if your pet becomes sick or injured this winter. 🐾❄

Old Man Winter has arrived, and that means it’s time for a friendly refresher on the best ways to practice winter pet safety, both indoors and out. Check out these tips from our team at Thunder Bay Veterinary Urgent Care to help keep your furry friends safe and warm during Michigan’s coldest sea...

12/07/2023

Need a dose of puppy love today? We got you covered! 🐾❤

12/05/2023

Emily is your first contact when calling TBVUC. Emily is local to Alpena for most of her life. Her family moved up from Detroit in the late 1980s and bought a fixer-upper hobby farm in Lachine. Emily soon found a passion for horses. It wasn't long before she and her family started breeding and showing Appaloosa horses all over the state of Michigan on a regional basis. She even dipped her toes into showing at the national level with her horse, at the time, Stat Carrie. Emily can be found manning the front desk and pitching in when needed in back during the weekends. Emily has hung up her reins, now has a family of her own (husband John, three boys Layne, Liam, and Jaxton) along with a little menagerie of pets. She absolutely loves her post at reception and truly wants the best for you and your pet.

12/02/2023

Thunder Bay Veterinary Urgent Care has been open one year today! We have loved being here to help your pet family members and you! Thank YOU for welcoming us and trusting us with your urgent pet needs! ❤️ 🐶🐱🐴🐮🐐🐑🐇🐔🦆🦜🦎

11/29/2023

Daliah...Working hard or hardly working? 🐾❤

11/23/2023

Have a Safe & Happy Thanksgiving

11/21/2023

TBVUC will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but we will be open our normal hours Friday, November 24th @ 6:00.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING
From Dr. Struble, Nurse Becky, Emily & Izzy!

11/20/2023

This is a Pyometra that was removed from a middle-aged cat during our Urgent Care hours.
Pyometra is a serious life-threatening infection that causes the uterus to fill with bacteria and pus.
This happens in unaltered female dogs and cats.
If a Pyometra were to burst, the puss and bacteria would seep into the pets' abdomen and bloodstream. This would cause the animal to become septic and would ultimately pass away.
This is another reason to have your pet spayed.

11/17/2023

🚑 When your furry friends need urgent care, Thunder Bay Veterinary Urgent Care is the bridge to their well-being! 🌟 We step in on weekends ensuring your pets receive the attention they deserve when most family veterinarians are closed.

Reach out to us during our weekend and holiday hours for the care your pets deserve! 🐶🐱

Friday: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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11/15/2023

🐾 You might not know it from our current weather, but winter is knocking on our doors! ❄️

Here are some tips from Thunder Bay Veterinary Urgent Care to prep your beloved companions for the winter wonderland in Michigan:

1️⃣ Protecting Those Paws
2️⃣ Cozy Comfort
3️⃣ Nutrition Matters
4️⃣ Limit Outdoor Time
5️⃣ Indoor Enrichment
6️⃣ Watch Out For Antifreeze

Read our latest blog:

https://www.thunderbayvet.com/blog/preparing-pets-for-colder-weather/

Follow these tips and make the season magical for your furry companions! 🐶🐱

❄️🐾

11/12/2023

A few weeks ago, The Foley Family with their new puppy, Flynn, were visiting friends Up North. They soon found themselves in a life or death emergency when Flynn suddenly became extremely ill. They called numerous Veterinary Clinics while on the road, but with it being the weekend, many clinics were closed, or only open for established clients. They finally came across Thunder Bay Veterinary Urgent Care. Our staff was able to get little Flynn quickly assessed, some fluids, stable and referred to a 24 hour facility a little closer to home.
Flynn's mom, Debra, who works in human medicine, shared with her boss the story of little Flynn's scary moment. She told him that if it wasn't for our quick assessments, teamwork, exceptional care, and kindness Flynn would not be here today. Flynn and his family were so thankful that they drove up to Alpena to personally donate an Ultrasound machine to our urgent care.

10/05/2023

Thanks for the great fundraiser Holistic Pampered Pets! There are always unowned dogs and cats that need emergency care. These donations help us take care of them. Thank you 🥰🥰🥰

10/03/2023

It's National Walk Your Dog Week.

Did you know keeping your pet healthy and active helps reduce the need for emergency vet visits?

Keep your pup healthy!

08/28/2023

We remember all of the sweet pets that have crossed rainbow bridge. Forever loved.

08/01/2023

August is a special month dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of pet immunizations, and we're thrilled to celebrate it with all of you!

Keeping your pet up to date on current immunizations helps protect you and them from harmful diseases that could land your pet in urgent care.

Let's show our pets how much we care by keeping them safe and healthy! Together, we can create a paw-sitive impact!

07/19/2023

We have some of the cutest patients!

Meow 🐱

07/13/2023

When looking for a veterinarian for your pet, what is important to you?

07/11/2023

☀️ As temperatures rise, it's crucial to remember the dangers of leaving pets in parked vehicles. Even a few minutes can have devastating consequences. Here's why:

Cars heat up rapidly, even with the windows cracked open. On a warm day, the temperature inside a car can reach lethal levels within minutes, even if it doesn't feel scorching outside.

Leaving your pet unattended in a hot car is a grave risk. Signs of heat distress in animals include excessive panting, drooling, weakness, seizures, and ultimately, unconsciousness.

07/07/2023

🐾🚫🍫 Let's talk about the dangers of chocolate for our furry friends. 🍫🚫🐾

Did you know that chocolate can be toxic to our beloved pets? While it may be a delicious treat for us, it can pose serious health risks to our four-legged companions. Here's why:

The culprit behind chocolate's danger is a substance called theobromine. Dogs and cats process theobromine much slower than humans, making them more susceptible to its toxic effects.

🐶🐱 Even small amounts of chocolate can cause a range of issues for our pets, including vomiting, diarrhea, rapid breathing, increased heart rate, muscle tremors, and even seizures. In severe cases, it can be life-threatening.

If you suspect that your pet has ingested chocolate, don't hesitate to contact us immediately.

07/04/2023

Thunder Bay Veterinary Urgent Care will be OPEN tomorrow, July 4th from 10am until 6pm.

We hope you have a wonderful Independence Day!

06/20/2023

Do you have a senior pet?

Here are a few common health issues that can arise and how to help prevent them and keep your furry friend around for years to come.

Aging can really creep up on pet owners, especially because the process can be incredibly subtle, unpredictable, and inconsistent. Some animals age quite well, or at least successfully hide symptoms, and their owners don’t fully realize that their best friend is slowing down.  Around age 7, senio...

06/13/2023

Meet Izzy!

One of our adorable pup patients at Thunder Bay Veterinary Urgent Care