Hurley Dog and Cat Hospital

10/13/2023

★★★★★ "I’ve been coming here for 5 years now I believe for all my prized champ bloodline Corsos today I brought my Rottweiler to them for first time and honestly they saved him thank to whole team there xoxo"

10/13/2023

★★★★★ "I love dr. Kala so much! She helped me and my Bonnie TREMENDOUSLY!! My dog was dying and doc brought her back to life!! Thank you THANK YOU THANK YOU to the whole team at dr. Hurleys we appreciate you all so much!"

09/21/2023

07/28/2023

11/22/2022

We are CLOSED for Thanksgiving from Thursday to Saturday (11/24 - 11/26). We will resume normal business hours from Monday (11/28). Thank you!

11/05/2021

Hurley Dog & Cat Hospital was on the news! Here's our clip on Channel 7 news that features info about the current impact on veterinary appointments as well as info on fleas and other diseases that we commonly see!

Check us out!

Veterinary clinics and hospitals across metro Detroit are slammed with a huge influx of patients.

11/05/2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=572lJcULTa4

Veterinary clinics and hospitals across metro Detroit are slammed with a huge influx of patients.

05/07/2021

http://clickondetroit.secondstreetapp.com/Vote-4-The-Best-Pets-2021/ #/referrals/d4685444-1129-4201-82f4-40d6ab405a38

Nominate now!

07/15/2020

Out of deep concern due to recent events the staff at Hurley Dog and Cat hospital issues this message:

Our staff is working extremely hard to ensure that all our patients are treated kindly, verbally and emotionally. After the COVID-19 pandemic, we have noticed a significant spike is abusive language towards our staff. Just like you, we are also struggling to cope with the effects the pandemic is having on our lives. Yet, we put those issues aside and aim to maintain professionalism with our clients.

The Hurley Dog and Cat hospital staff has put our own health on the line to service your fur babies. Everyone is working around the clock to ensure your pet receives the best possible care.

We are continuing to pursue care, without allowing clients to enter the room alongside their babies at this time, to protect our team, and you. We ask that you please be patient and respectful as we navigate through these uncharted times.

We understand that our wait times have been higher than normal, along with the multitude of veterinary clinics in this area. Please remember that wait times are fluid, as we are trying to follow the COVID-19 regulations mandated from the State and the CDC. The team at Hurley Dog and Cat hospital intends to continue providing our clients with a gold standard of care.

Our community will fight this pandemic together!

We look forward to serving you and thank you for your cooperation.

07/05/2020

We accept walk-ins now. Thank you!

05/10/2020

We are back to normal business hours. All visits are by appointments ONLY. We have temporarily suspended our walk-ins. Thank you for your co-operation!

04/06/2020

We are open Monday - Friday only to dispense medicine until further notice. Since, the cases of COVID-19 have continues to increase in the city of Detroit for the past couple of weeks, we will only be dispensing medicine. We will be open from 9 AM - 1 PM. We hope you are doing well, and thank you for your cooperation.

04/06/2020

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/coronavirus/tiger-at-bronx-zoo-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/2360876/

A 4-year-old Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for COVID-19, the zoo announced Sunday. It is the first instance of a tiger testing positive for the virus, the USDA said. Nadia, the COVID-19 positive tiger, was exposed by an asymptomatic worker, the zoo said. The zoo says “appropri...

04/06/2020

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/newsroom/news/sa_by_date/sa-2020/ny-zoo-covid-19

(Washington, D.C. April 5, 2020) – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories has confirmed SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans) in one tiger at a zoo in New York. This is the first instance of a tiger being infected with COVID...

03/31/2020

For your Information - from Michigan Governor:

https://www.wxyz.com/news/coronavirus/whitmer-signs-order-restricting-non-essential-vet-procedures-during-covid-19-pandemic

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order that temporarily restricts all non-essential veterinary procedures during the coronavirus pandemic.

03/30/2020

Good Evening,

We hope you are doing well amid this health crisis that has overtaken our state and the City of Detroit. As advised by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the only way we can assure the safety of everyone is to avoid leaving our homes unnecessarily. To that end, we have decided to keep the clinic closed this week (March 30th - April 4th). We will keep you posted on the updates. If you have any questions, please call our doctor at (313) 314-5060. If your pet is having a medical emergency, please call Blue pearl at (248) 354-6640. Once again, thank you for understanding, and we hope you all are staying safe and doing well.

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-orleans-chicago-and-detroit-likely-to-see-conditions-worsen-next-week-surgeon-general-says/

Thank you!
Dr. Murali and Dr. Kala

03/24/2020

Clinic is closed until March 30, 2020 due to higher number of COVID-19 cases in city of Detroit, Michigan.

05/16/2019

The 2019 Thank You Awards!!!

05/24/2018

Dog Treats: Packing Too Much Punch?



In the first study of its kind, researchers have found that most product labels for canine treats don’t provide sufficient nutrient information and can far exceed recommended daily energy allowances.

By Kerry Lengyel

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) nutrition assessment guidelines state that a dog’s daily treat intake should not exceed 10% of its energy needs. But a new study warns that most commercially available dog treats do exceed the recommended daily maintenance energy requirement (MER).

The research team analyzed 32 commerically available dog treats (4 biscuits, 9 tender treats, 2 meat-based strips, 5 rawhides, 8 chewable sticks, 4 dental care sticks) to determine their levels of minerals, starch, simple sugars (glucose, fructose, and sucrose), and the amino acid hydroxyproline.

“This is the first investigation to categorize dog treats and determine their nutrient profile," wrote the authors.

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Findings
After analyzing all 32 dog treats, the investigators identified several label miscommunications, such as:

Three out of 4 treats (76%) contained 4 to 9 ingredients, many of which had ambiguous descriptions on the treat’s label.

Almost half of the treats mentioned “sugars” in their ingredient list (sucrose was the most prevalent).

All the treats contained different amounts of minerals.

Biscuits were the most calorically dense treats, while dental sticks were the least.

But what the research team originally set out to determine was whether the treats exceeded the recommended MER. Here’s what they found:

Biscuits accounted for 16% of MER for dogs of any size.

Rawhides exceeded 25% MER for small dogs and 18% MER for medium-sized dogs.

Chewable sticks exceeded 10% MER for all size dogs and accounted for 16.9% MER in small-sized dogs.

Dental sticks were the only examined products that remained below 10% MER for dogs of any size—following the WSAVA guidelines.

Conclusion
While the study analyzed only a small number of treats in each category, the results still suggests that treat labeling needs vast improvement, especially for small dogs. “Small dogs receive the highest percentage of maintenance energy requirement when producers’ feeding instructions are followed,” the authors wrote.

The authors also suggest that treat manufacturers and producers take into account dogs with ingredient sensitivities and conditions such as heart failure and kidney disease—the high mineral content seen throughout all researched products could harm dogs with such conditions.

“Results of the study suggest treat labeling should include more information on the ingredients used,” the authors concluded, “and the varying nutrient and caloric density of treats should be considered.”

05/24/2018

Scientists Confirm the Harm in Feeding Raw Pet Foods



Research warns of the presence of zoonotic bacterial and parasitic pathogens— including E coli, Listeria, and Salmonella—in raw meat–based pet foods.

By Amanda Carrozza

Incorporating raw meat into the diet of companion animals has been widely debated. Proponents argue that raw foods provide nutritional value that can’t be achieved through kibble, promote healthier digestion, and reduce periodontal disease. Critics, including the US Food and Drug Administration, deny such benefits and warn that raw pet foods expose animals to bacterial infections. In recent weeks there have also been a number of recalls related to raw pet food products.

Hoping to provide evidence one way or the other, a team of scientists from Utrecht University in the Netherlands tested for the presence of zoonotic bacterial and parasitic pathogens in raw meat–based pet foods. The results, published in Veterinary Record, revealed that Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella were all present.

What’s more, people are at risk when they handle raw pet food or are licked by an animal that has consumed the food.

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Methodology
The investigators analyzed samples from 35 raw meat diet products across 8 brands available in the Netherlands. After thawing the meat, the researchers looked for the presence of Salmonella, L monocytogenes, E coli, and antibiotic-resistant E coli as well as two types of parasites, Sarcocystis and Toxoplasma gondii.

Analysis
E coli serotype O157:H7 was found in 23% (8/35) of the products, and the antibiotic-resistant beta-lactamase–producing E coli was found in 80% (28/35). L monocytogenes was present in 54% (19/35), other Listeria species in 43% (15/35), and Salmonella species in 20% (7/35).

Concerning parasites, 11% (4/35) of the products contained Sarcocystis cruzi and another 11% Sarcocystis tenella. Six percent (2/35) of products contained T gondii.

Conclusion
According to the investigators, “The results of the study demonstrate the presence of potential zoonotic pathogens in frozen raw meat–based diets that may be a possible source of bacterial infections in pet animals and, if transmitted, pose a risk for human beings. If non-frozen meat is fed, parasitic infections are also possible.”

They added that pet owners should be made aware of the risks associated with feeding their pets raw meat.

08/01/2017

A steep increase in the incidences of parvo infections is now being noticed. Preventive measures are therefore called for. Please keep your puppies off the grass, and bring them in for checkups and vaccinations.

08/01/2017

THIS IS THE PEAK MONTHS FOR FLEAS SO MAKE SURE YOUR FURRY FRIENDS🐕🐩🐈🐱 ARE PROTECTED.