The Visiting Vet

04/10/2025

Yes, heartworm prevention is important for cats! We recommend monthly Revolution Plus first our feline patients.

What is Heartworm? Heartworm is a parasite infection that occurs when a mosquito carrying microscopic heartworm larvae bites your cat. The larvae enter through the bite wound and settle in your cat’s tissues. The immature worms then enter a blood vessel and are carried to the arteries in the lung ...

04/10/2025

Cats make many of us sneeze – but don’t think a hairless cat will solve the problem.

04/08/2025

Wow!

This amazing dog is only 8 months old.

04/04/2025

Does your dog ever do things that gross you out? Drinking out of the toilet is a common canine behavior that tends to turn people’s stomachs. But while it may seem strange to us, dogs usually think it’s a perfectly acceptable habit. https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-dogs-drink-from-toilet/

04/04/2025

A quick update on my wife's cancer. We spent the day at U of M today and had petscan and 6th of 12 chemo treatments. Just got petscan results, and the report looks great! Thanks for the prayers, healing thoughts, notes, and the quiche (DL). I have the best clients!

04/03/2025

As cat guardians, you should be aware of the five “silent” killers in cats. By knowing what the most common silent killers are, you can know what clinical signs to look for. With most of these diseases, the sooner the clinical signs are recognized, the sooner we veterinarians can treat them. https://www.pethealthnetwork.com/cat-health/cat-checkups-preventive-care/5-silent-killers-cats

04/02/2025

Cat owners often overlook the challenges associated with providing balanced nutrition to each individual feline. Not every cat food is right for every cat. What constitutes balanced nutrition varies with a cat’s age, lifestyle and health. What's a multiple cat owner to do? https://www.petmd.com/cat/nutrition/evr_ct_challenges_how_to_feed_cats

04/01/2025

FYI new mailing address information. Our Augusta post office has closed (PO Box 462 or 362) and there has been lots of confusion and even mail returns to clients. We will now be changing to a new PO Box. For all future mailings please use our new address: the Visiting Vet PO Box122 Bedford, MI 49020. Thanks much!

04/01/2025

Just a reminder to give your pet his parasite preventative!

04/01/2025

Some info on bird flu in cats. And please don't feed them raw meat or raw milk.

Three pet owners whose cats got bird flu describe their symptoms and quick declines. As such cases mount, public health experts are warning about raw meat and raw milk.

03/31/2025

Yep, the 25% tariffs are going to affect veterinary medicine and supplies...I'm going to stock up on what I can tomorrow morning.

03/31/2025

For those that share their lives with dogs, the one downside is that they don't live long enough. While our dogs' lifespans are much shorter than our own, we can make simple changes in their lifestyle and care to ensure that they live as long and as comfortably as possible. https://www.preventivevet.com/dogs/7-things-you-can-do-to-help-your-dog-live-longer

03/30/2025

A new cat color!

From roots to tips, this fur tells a tale of evolutionary wonder.

03/30/2025

For any species, including cats and people, the nutritional needs will vary based on their life stages and their health conditions. Each stage presents its own food needs and challenges based on the cat’s health and other factors: https://www.catster.com/cat-food/eat-your-age

03/29/2025

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