Vet On The Run

06/24/2024

We don't need to tell you.. it's 🔥. But you're 🧊. You know how to take care of your animal friends, yeah? 😎🐾

02/01/2024

The state said it worked with veterinarians to investigate cases but found no 'unique circumstances' in any in Michigan.

11/22/2023

The MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and Veterinary Medical Center are responding to media reports of canine respiratory disease in several U.S. states.

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

08/24/2023

Did you know? Boy do we love extra toes! We’d love to see your cat’s special paws; send pix please🩵

Cats have 244 bones on average. The number ranges between 230-250 depending on how long a cat’s tail is and how many toes the cat has. Learn more about normal cat health, behavior, and care at https://bit.ly/2HsN8Oo.

05/21/2023

Should you be concerned if you see a baby bunny all alone? Generally speaking, no. Baby rabbits only live in the nest with their mother for 3 weeks before becoming independent (even if they are still quite small)!

If you discover a nest of baby rabbits, please do not remove them. Their mother is likely nearby and will return at dawn and dusk to feed them.

Worried the nest is abandoned? Try placing a few twigs in a pattern on top of the nest and leave. Check after 24 hours; if the twigs have been disturbed, then mother has been back to check on her babies! In the meantime, make sure no dogs or neighborhood cats disturb the nest.

If you discover injured or truly abandoned baby rabbits in your yard, contact HSHV’s rescue team at 734-661-3512.

[Thank you Michigan Friends of Wildlife for this info!]

05/08/2023

Luckily this is easily prevented with basic vaccinations. Make sure your dog is up to date.

We are seeing a concerning rise in parvo cases in our community. Learn more about how to protect your own animals:
https://www.hshv.org/parvo-threatening-pups-in-washtenaw-county/

05/08/2023

Don’t forget to check your kitties too! Just found one crawling on my INDOOR-ONLY cat 😱

03/21/2023

Poor kitty 😿 Hope she finds a good home 💜

03/11/2023

Very sad news as they have helped so many of our patients.

The Ann Arbor Animal Hospital will cease operations in its ER on Tuesday morning.

01/09/2023

Not cat or dog related but so very cool!

01/08/2023

01/07/2023

What a sweet looking face!

01/06/2023

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) or "dry eye" is the failure of the tear glands to produce enough liquid tears to keep the eye moist and healthy. The most common cause for KCS is thought to be an autoimmune reaction. ​Most dogs with KCS will have a constant heavy, white or yellow discharge from the affected eye. A dry eye is more prone to bacterial infections, conjunctivitis, and corneal ulcers. Eyes that are dry for several months develop corneal scarring and pigmentation, and in severe cases, this results in obstruction of vision.

A Schirmer tear test is used to diagnose KCS and to measure response to treatment. A small strip of paper is placed in the conjunctival sac for 60 seconds (as seen in the photo). The amount of tears wicked up by the paper in one minute is measured. A normal result for a Schirmer Tear Test is 15-25mm/min in dogs. KCS is treated with topical medication. Medical treatment can sometimes reverse the autoimmune reaction and help stimulate tear production. Frequent topical lubrication is also recommended.

12/24/2022

Happy Holidays, everyone!

12/17/2022

Have you checked your chip?

1 in 3 pets gets lost in their lifetime, and microchips are responsible for so many great reunions. BUT THEY HAVE TO BE UPDATED!

Head to
https://www.hshv.org/get-help/lostandfoundtips/
to learn more Lost & Found tips to prepare in case your pet gets lost and to share with others!

12/15/2022

Good news!!

Children around the world received some good news today, with officials from the North Pole confirming that Santa’s reindeer have been approved for their Christmas Eve flight, following a health checkup from Santa’s veterinarian.

12/09/2022

Cats can be so helpful sometimes 😹

😻😂😹 Important Cat Jobs

11/22/2022

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Some good info here…

11/05/2022

⏰ 🐈‍⬛

10/31/2022

I think this gentle giant won Halloween. Olé, Brinks!

09/22/2022

What nicknames do you all have for your fur friends? Bonus for pictures!

08/26/2022

Happy National Dog Day to all of you and especially my best old girl 💜

08/24/2022

UPDATE:

08/23/2022

https://cvm.msu.edu/vdl/news/2022/parvo-like-illness-reported-in-northern-michigan-dogs-updates?fbclid=IwAR0qqs2Nh7w9or9OOINzIpIYbIxIDd-tIGeAaw6DdoG1pV3OcO_bFoxBdEA

Veterinarians are encouraged to call the Laboratory if they have any questions about sample collection, submission, or diagnostic options and contact MDARD if unusual or reportable illnesses are seen.