Cedar Animal Hospital

06/23/2025

We are still in extreme heat mode. Please take a look at these tips from the Kent County Animal Shelter to keep your pets as cool and comfortable as possible during this heat wave and all summer long!

With extreme heat settling in this weekend, don’t forget - your pets feel it too! Just like people, animals can suffer from heat-related illness, and they rely on us to keep them safe. Here are a few key tips to protect your furry friends:

🏠 Bring pets indoors whenever possible
🌳 Provide shade and plenty of cool water
🐾 Avoid walking on hot pavement - test it with your hand!
🚗 Never leave pets in a parked car, even for a minute
🌞 Watch for signs of overheating: excessive panting, drooling, weakness
🐕 Keep them well-groomed, but don’t shave them completely!

Let’s all do our part to keep our pets happy, healthy, and safe this summer.

Read more in our press release here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KENTCOMI/bulletins/3e5af4e

06/23/2025

Please see the clinic hours for this week. We try our best to be open during the hours we have posted. If you need us please call (616) 696-1212.

06/21/2025

We are under a heat advisory today (Saturday) through Monday, with temps in the 90s and the heat indices 100 to 105. If it's hot for you, it's hot for your pet! Use the pet safety tips in the Michigan Dept. of Agriculture graphic below to help your pets beat the heat. Besides those tips in the graphic, you can also give your pets frozen fruit treats and pet-friendly peanut butter popsicles; wet down your dog's fur with cool water; and cats might like a cool fountain or a dripping faucet. Watch for signs of dehydration such as excessive panting, lethargy, not eating, vomiting/diarrhea, sunken eyes, and bright red gums. If you see these signs, call us at Cedar Animal Hospital at (616) 696-1212.

06/20/2025

Harley, the foster dog, is happy and healthy today after a blood transfusion saved his life.

06/20/2025

Karma is a lifesaver! Karma the dog, that is. We recently treated a dog named Harley that had eaten rat poison, and he needed an emergency blood transfusion to save his life. Delaney, one of our boarding and grooming employees, brought in her dog, Karma, to donate what was needed, and today Harley is happy, healthy and jumping for joy! Many thanks to Karma and the other dogs who regularly donate for us!
In the photos: left: Delaney and Karma; right: Harley. Watch for a short video of Harley coming up next!

06/18/2025

Today, June 18, is Veterinary Appreciation Day! Veterinary professionals dedicate countless hours providing care for our pets, even during the most challenging of times. 🌟 Today, we take a moment to honor the incredible veterinarians in our practice! 🐾 Their dedication, compassion, and expertise make a world of difference for our furry friends and their families. Please take a moment to thank them for all that they do! 💖
In the photo, back row, from left to right: Dr. Judy Nauta; Dr. Lawrence Nauta; Dr. Cervantes; and Dr. Backus. Front row (L to R): Dr. Lyons; Dr. Mefford; and Dr. Littleson.

06/16/2025

These are our open hours for June 16-22: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. We do our best to be open the hours we have posted. For emergencies, please call first if possible for availability and and triage.

06/15/2025

Happy Father's Day! From your friends at Cedar Animal Hospital.

06/10/2025

Today is World Pet Memorial Day. Held every year on the second Tuesday in June, World Pet Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor pets we have loved and lost. You can do that by volunteering at a rescue or shelter; donating blankets, toys, food, treats and other supplies needed to rescues, shelters, and animal hospitals; becoming a foster parent to dogs or cats waiting for adoption; or by giving an older animal at a shelter a new lease on life by giving them a new furever home!
We’d love to see your photos in the comments below of the pet(s) you are honoring today. In the photo is Echo, a black Labrador retriever who wanted to fit into the new cat bed but just couldn’t make it work! This sweet puppy passed away in 2023.

06/09/2025

Please see the clinic hours for this week. We try our best to be open during the hours we have posted. If possible, please call for availability and triage. (616) 696-1212.

06/04/2025

It is pet appreciation week! We love seeing all your pets here at Cedar Animal Hospital. It’s time to let everyone else see them, too. Post a photo of your pet below and let everyone appreciate how adorable they are! In the photo is Chase, one of our senior kitty patients, sunning himself on the bed.