Gwinn-Sawyer Veterinary Clinic

02/16/2025

The UP200, Midnight Run, and Jack Pine 30 finishers are coming in!

The Jack Pine 30 amd Midnight Run have concluded and our UP200 teams are charging towards Harvey.

Did you participate in the festivities?
See any Vet Crew doing their best work?
Help with any Road Crossings?
Ride the Mush Bus for fun adventure?

Thank you to all the Volunteers that make a safe and fun race !
Thank you to the community members that go out of their way to participate for the love of the race!

02/15/2025

The UP200, Midnight Run, and Jack Pine 30 adventures continue!
The Jack Pine 30 heads out from the First Baptist Church of Gwinn at 10:00 am and everyone will be finished in time for the Awards at 2:30p

You might see Dr. Jean out on the course, but her attention will be on the athletes and mushers to help the Vet Crew keep the teams healthy and safe.

02/15/2025

There are a lot of The UP200, Midnight Run, and Jack Pine 30 festivities taking place and with Dr. Jean busy supporting the artic athletes, we are Closed today.

We will be back in action Monday morning; and we always have a doctor on call for emergencies.

02/14/2025

We all know Chocolate is bad for pets, but there are other Valentine's Day hazards like

Flowers (violets, lillies)
Gums, hard candy (xylitol)
Festive Treats (string rawhide, dyes, below standard ingredients)
Rich desserts (heavy fats)
Ma*****na treats (pets do not regulate consumption if left unattended)

Outthink your pet so that your weekend adventures do not include an emergency vet visit!

02/14/2025

What better way to spend Valentine's Day than to bundle up and see some Sled Dogs! The UP200, Midnight Run, and Jack Pine 30 starts this evening and we send a rousing cheer to the Veterinarians, Technicians, and Veterinary Students that make the Vet Team a nimble and adventurous crew ready to tackle low temperatures and keep the athletes doing their best.

We hope your cuddly canines and fuzzy felines keep you warm and bring lots of warmth!

02/13/2025

Are you keeping up with the latest The UP200, Midnight Run, and Jack Pine 30 news?

Dr. Jean will be busy with Sled Dog adventures through Monday, but we are very excited to have Relief Vets on hand to keep the Clinic active Thursday, Friday, and Monday while she is tending to the athletes.
The Clinic will be closed Saturday so we all can see some of the adventure!

02/12/2025

There are still openings in
Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter's Spay and Neuter Program!
Marquette County Residents who meet the requirements have the opportunity to have local veterinarians assist in low cost medical care for Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits.

You may know someone in the community who would benefit!
Please share the information.

Spay Day 2025 – Low-Cost Pet Help Available for Marquette County Residents

UPAWS proudly announces our partnership with several veterinary clinics in the area to offer low-cost spay and neuter services on Spay Day 2025. This is a fantastic limited-time opportunity for pet owners in need to take a proactive step in controlling the pet population and providing health benefits for their beloved animals.

To learn more about our low-cost spay and neuter program, please visit our website at https://upaws.org/low-cost-spay-neuter-help-available/.

For any questions, contact us at [email protected] or 906-475-6661.

02/10/2025

We had great weather to be outside last year and the parasites found their way to our precious pets. Every year our cases of Lyme increase and, statistically, it is likely you know a dog that had treatment for Lyme as the UP is becoming known as a Lyme hotspot.

Last spring we started recommending all canine patients get the Lyme Vaccine as well as use Flea and Tick prevention monthly. Ticks are hearty and will find any opportunity to seek out their next meal, including taking advantage of sunny days with temperatures above freezing during our winter months.

Clients with the PetDesk app can review their Heartworm/Lyme/Ehrlichia/Anaplasmosis and Lyme Vaccine Reminders, or call the Clinic with any questions you may have.

02/08/2025

Who wouldn't want to smoooosh this face?
Did you grab your food and refills this week? If not, we are here until noon and Trek may or may not be napping when you arrive.

02/07/2025

Every year we work with the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter with their Spay and Neuter programs to assist area pets receive care. When we reduce unwanted litters of bunnies, puppies, and kittens, our chance at having every pet in a loving home increases.

Marquette county residents that meet the program requirements can reach out to UPAWS and apply. Perhaps you know a friend or neighbor that needs to know!

Annual Spay Day USA 2025 has arrived!  To aid in ending animal homelessness and offering a much-needed service to low-income pet owners, various area veterinary clinics have offered to perform a limited number of reduced-cost spay/neuter surgeries for dogs and cats Continue Reading

02/06/2025

It's no surprise the The UP200, Midnight Run, and Jack Pine 30 is right around the corner and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere are hoping for more snow. We know that our area sled dog races have a lot of factors that create a good, safe race and we want to give a shout out to the athletes, musher teams, leadership, veterinary crew, trail crew, and volunteers that bring our community together for some great adventure.
There are still ways to help if you are interested, and you can check out www.up200.org for more details.

A 12-dog mid-distance race that covers 228 miles of challenging terrain. This race is an Iditarod qualifier. Learn More

02/01/2025

The Clinic is CLOSED today as Dr. Jean assists with the Hiawatha Heritage Dog Sled Race this weekend. That means TWO sled dog races have done great work making fun and adventure happen with limited snow.

Cheer the teams on from in-person or afar as we do our doggy snow dances for the rest of the races this season!

01/31/2025

Phew!
Dr. Jean started her sled dog adventures earlier this month and is still on a roll. We are hoping that the Hiawatha Heritage Dog Sled Race is a great success!

There is time to make plans to get out there Saturday for festivities and fun!

BUT before you rush off to adventure, we will be in the Clinic until 4:00pm today to help with all your pet care needs.

01/03/2025

Yep, Trek says we should continue to shower him with attention like every day is a holiday!

Thank you to everyone who was able to outthink their curious canines and frisky felines to avoid GI upset, separation anxiety wounds, icy slips and falls, and getting locked away with decoration clean up.

We are heading into 2025 ready for adventure--but not too much adventure.

01/01/2025

We'll be back in action tomorrow, but today we are cuddling with our own pets.

Of course, we have a doctor on call for emergencies as some concerns just shouldn't wait, but Trek hopes everyone is having a relaxing day at home.

12/25/2024

The Clinic is Closed today

We send you Bright and Joyous cheer from your hearty GSVC Crew!

12/24/2024

Trek says you have until Noon to stop by for snuggles (and, sure, picking up your refills), otherwise we will be Closing Early!

We do have a doctor on call for any Emergencies and toxin concerns should never wait, but we hope that you have a quiet week of fuzzy cuddles that allow you to stay at home.