Discovering ear mites under the micr oscope - a closer look at what we found from a kitty!
Miss Diamond had #surgery today to bring her #puppies into the #world We are glad to be here to help and wish her a speedy recovery #reels #fyp #dogsoffacebook #dogs #bully #bulldoglife #vet #veterinarymedicine
Here is the answer to yesterdays what dogs will eat question …. Suction and a rubber duck #foreignbody #foreignbodyfriday #vet #dogs #dogslife #doglover #pet #pets #petlovers
#matting in #longhaired #cats
Despite cats’ great ability to #groom themselves, matting can and does still occur, especially with longhaired cats. For one, there are a lot of hairs to attend to on a cat’s body, and even the most dutiful groomers may not be able to catch everything. The areas where a lot of rubbing and movement take place can also prove difficult.
Health issues are another factor that may impede your cat’s ability to self-groom.
#Older cats, #arthritic cats, and #overweight cats may not have the flexibility to properly groom themselves to prevent matting. Additionally, since the primary grooming tool is their mouth, any cats with oral injury or dental disease may resist grooming themselves.
New Virus Update from Upper Michigan
Here is Goose
She came in to have an ear infection treated and itching/allergies
And she did it again!!
Call us today to check up on your pets health. We are booking about 1 week out
517-694-2171
Now offering Purina Hydra care to help encourage water intake for cats. This helps prevent dehydration, support kidney and urinary health!
Allergy season is amongst us!
Call today to see if we can relieve that itch your pet can’t scratch… or maybe excessively scratches 🤷♀️
517-694-2171
Today we helped birth some beautiful French Bulldog puppies
Meet Rex he is a 3 weekish old #puppy from #newhopepetrescue he came in for lethargy and was diagnosed with a severe anemia. We performed a blood transfusion yesterday and Mr. Rex is doing much better today! Turns out he had internal parasites the kind you can’t see in the stool … goes to show how Important fecal checks can be !
Miss Nova came in today for her annual vaccines and heartworm test… she shared her versions of her experience 🤣
Sock
FOREIGN BODY FRIDAY:
- This girl was seen ingesting a sock by her owner. She called us right away and we were able to administer a short acting medication that causes emesis/ vomiting. Thankfully she was able to get it up without surgery!
Today’s rescue kittens for surgery from New Hope Pet Rescue
Photobiomodulation (PBM Therapy)
What is PBM?
Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT) previously known as Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a laser or LED light therapy that improves tissue repair (skin wounds, muscle, tendon, bone, nerves), reduces inflammation and reduces pain wherever the beam is applied. Usually applied by a technician, treatments typically take 1 – 10 minutes and should be applied two or more times a week.
How it works?
PBM works predominately on a protein in mitochondria (cytochrome c oxidase) to increase ATP and reduce oxidative stress. A cascade of mitochondrial and intracellular downstream effects lead to improved tissue repair and reduced inflammation.
How much is enough, how much is too much?
There is a dose response: not enough power density and there is no effect, too much and there can be inhibitory effects which can slow down healing and lose the anti-inflammatory effects.
The analgesic mechanism
This depends on an PBM overdose; Higher power density PBM >300mW/cm² reduces ATP production in C fibres and A delta fibres resulting in an immediate neural blockade lasting up to approx 24 hours
BENEFITS OF PHOTOBIOMODULATION THERAPY
1. HEALS TISSUE
PBM Therapy has been shown to stimulate cellular repair for better overall tissue recovery. This can also aid in the prevention of muscle degeneration through muscular dystrophy.
Edema and congestion
Wounds
2. MANAGE PAIN
PBM has been shown to lessen overall pain levels while stopping pain sooner
Osteoarthritis/ hip dysplasia
Joint Pain
Tendinopathies
Joint, ligament, and muscle sprains
Neck and back pain
Post surgical or rehabilitation pain
3. IMPROVE MOOD & BRAIN HEALTH
PBMT has been linked to increased cerebral blood flow and brain energy metabolism, ultimately leading to diminishing the symptoms of major neurological disorders.
PBMT is currently treating degenerative myelopathy in dogs – a condition like MS in people where dogs slowly become paralyzed and require a cart. Studies have sho
Another precious angel we spayed today from Happy Feet Pet Rescue
She's still looking for her forever home ❤
How to brush your cats teeth..... kinda but isn't that how it really goes?
Ear mites can be an uncomfortable condition for your pet to endure. Routine examinations of your pet's ears can help reduce the chance of an ear mite infestation.
Call us today if you suspect your pet has ear mites.
(517) 694-2171
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