Animal Health Care of Chesaning

09/06/2024

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month!

Did you know that nearly 40% of dogs AND cats are affected with Osteoarthritis pain!!!
We offer several options for pain management in our clinic including a once monthly injection for our feline friends!

The first and only FDA-approved treatment to control osteoarthritis pain in cats.

07/25/2024

We had a big unopened bag of Pot-Bellied Pig feed dropped off for donation. If anyone is interested in it please give the clinic a call.

07/02/2024

This year we are a drop-off site for "Stuff the Bus" to collect essentials needed for our local school age children. Let's see how much we are able to collect and donate to help our community children 🖍️🎓📓✏️

06/19/2024

Fireworks season is almost in full swing! If your pet seems nervous/fearful of loud sounds please keep in mind there are ways we can help. Now is the time to start planning ahead for med requests or refills for the upcoming holiday. Some areas have fireworks already scheduled for the end of this month!

06/17/2024

Keep our furry friends safe if they like to run errands with you!

🚨🐶 Leo & Harvey would like to remind you to not leave your dog in the car on hot days! Even with windows cracked, temperatures inside can soar to dangerous levels within minutes. Keep your furry friend safe by leaving them at home or taking them with you. Let's protect our pets this summer! 🌞🐾

06/14/2024

Please be mindful of your pet food labels. If you have any questions or concerns about your pets food please reach out to us.

Yesterday we had two wonderful Golden Retrievers, ages 6 and 2, come in for elective surgical procedures. Both dogs had a history of eating a well-known and popular grain free diet for several years. In one dog, an arrhythmia (irregular heart beat) was detected so an x-ray of his chest was taken. His heart was enlarged, so an echocardiogram was scheduled for that afternoon. An x-ray was also taken of the other dog's chest as a precaution, and his heart was also enlarged. He was able to get an echocardiogram same day, as well.

The reports on both dogs just came back, and both of these gorgeous, otherwise perfectly healthy dogs have Dilated Cardiomyopathy. The cardiologist suspects that in both cases it is related to their diet. Thankfully, this condition was caught early, and when fed a traditional diet, their condition should hopefully reverse. Their cases are being reported to the FDA, along with the thousands of others from across the country.

There is no evidence to support feeding grain-free. Most pet allergies are related to environment (pollens, etc) or protein sources. Grain allergies account for a tiny fraction of all food allergies in dogs. Unfortunately, many dogs are becoming very ill or even dying from eating so-called "BEG" diets (boutique, exotic, grain-free), and the terrible thing is nutritionally mediated dilated cardiomyopathy is 100% preventable. There have been zero reported cases of NMDCM in dogs eating foods that meet WSAVA guidelines, currently made by Purina, Hill's, Iams/Eukanuba, or Royal Canin. We strongly suggest if you are feeding a "BEG" diet that you change your dog over to one of the brands listed above. If you have any questions specifically related to your pet, please call us.

We are so hopeful we caught this disease in time for our two beautiful patients to reverse their disease. Their very caring and dedicated owners have already changed their diet to one that meets WSAVA criteria. The articles below will help explain this disease, WSAVA guidelines, and why grain-free was more marketing than science.

http://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2018/11/dcm-update/

https://www.wsava.org/WSAVA/media/Arpita-and-Emma-editorial/Selecting-the-Best-Food-for-your-Pet.pdf

http://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2016/06/grain-free-diets-big-on-marketing-small-on-truth/

https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/dogs-fed-some-popular-diets-could-be-risk-heart-disease/

06/11/2024

This would be a great class for our furry friends that are a little shy of us ☺️

Woman and veteran owned dog training and boarding facility in Central MI.

05/28/2024

05/25/2024

Just a quick reminder our office is closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day!

05/22/2024

Our phone lines are still not working the best. We became aware of the issue yesterday afternoon and are waiting for a technician to come out and take a look. Please be patient and continue to try to reach out if your call does not go through initially. We are able to receive some calls but not others.

05/14/2024

A good samaritan brought us unfortunately a deceased dog that was found yesterday near Gary and Hemlock roads. It was a intact male daschund/min pin mix? (black and tan) around 10-20lbs. The dog did not have a collar and no microchip. We are hoping to spread the word to find his owners. We are able to keep him for 14 days if the owner(s) would like closure.

03/20/2024

Relief from canine osteoarthritis pain doesn’t just restore mobility, it renews happiness. Talk to your vet about long-lasting OA pain relief with a once-monthly injection. https://ow.ly/F7Op50Qe2eP

03/03/2024

One of the best ways to remember a special pet that I've come across ♥️

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02/29/2024

Ever wonder how we do a dental cleaning on your pet?
Here is a glimpse from one of our patient's getting their teeth cleaned with us recently. Notice all that brown coloring on the teeth in the before pic? That's tartar that is hard as l cement and would not come off with just brushing or dental chews alone.

02/21/2024

Did you know that checking your pet's dental health is part of their yearly checkup. When our doctors take a peek in their mouth they are looking for the level of plaque buildup on the teeth and any signs of gingivitis. You can even check for this at home. Below are some examples of the four stages we consider when grading your pet's dental health.

02/11/2024

02/06/2024

First topic in dental health:
What is dental disease?

Some of the common signs of Dental disease:
-persistent bad breath
-tartar (creamy-brown hard material) present on the teeth
-gums that are red or bleed easily
-loss of appetite
-depression
-sensitivity around mouth or when chewing

Check out the article below for even more info:

Learn about dental disease and its relation to systemic disease in pets. VCA offers guidance to help you ensure the health and happiness of your pet.

02/02/2024

Today marks the first day of Dental Awareness Month for our furry friends. Stay posted this month for info on why having clean teeth is just as important in our pets, as well as tips on creating good dental hygiene habits.

12/22/2023

Our Upcoming Howliday Hours
Monday - Christmas day: Closed
Tuesday -Friday: Open 8a-5p
Monday - New Years Day : Closed

11/08/2023

The road is open!

11/07/2023

**updated**
If you need to pick up meds or food today, please try to avoid coming between 2:30-3:45. Due to the road closure ALL school traffic will also be using Liberty Street during that time. This creates a traffic hold up and waiting. Please be patient with school staff and parents as their traffic routine for school has also changed today

PSA- Traffic detour for our street. We were just informed of a water main break along the area of our street. While they are working to get this corrected they have closed down the road to get to and from the clinic. If you need to visit us today you are going to be detoured down Liberty Street, then taking the back parking lot through Big Rock Elementary school back out to E. Broad Street. Once the main road gets opened back up, we will let you know.

11/07/2023

PSA- Traffic detour for our street. We were just informed of a water main break along the area of our street. While they are working to get this corrected they have closed down the road to get to and from the clinic. If you need to visit us today you are going to be detoured down Liberty Street, then taking the back parking lot through Big Rock Elementary school back out to E. Broad Street. Once the main road gets opened back up, we will let you know.

10/31/2023

With all of the costumes and masks, and strangers coming to your door, Halloween can be a really spooky time for pets.

09/26/2023

Posting to see if any individuals would be interested in these for making outdoor cat houses. In the past we have had people ask for them. Right now 3 are available for pick up at the clinic. Please call and let us know if you're u would like them

09/02/2023

Just a reminder our office will be closed on Monday for Labor day. We will be open again on Tuesday at 8am.

We hope you all have a great end of summer weekend!