Kirsten M. Ura-Barton, DVM

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas from our family to yours! 🎄 ❤️💚❤️💚

12/20/2022

12/09/2022

Today marks the International Day of Veterinary Medicine, celebrated each year on December 9. This special occasion recognizes the tremendous efforts accomplished by veterinary professionals and organizations such as the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), whose mission is to promote a robust and unified veterinary profession that safeguards the health of animals and humans.1

From discovering the origins of this day to 3 reasons to celebrate its importance, here are a few ways everyone can support and recognize the tremendous contributions of veterinary professionals worldwide:

Each year on December 9, veterinary professionals and organizations across the globe are recognized for their tremendous efforts in promoting and protecting the welfare of animals and humans alike.

12/08/2022

A timely reminder to make sure both your pet dogs and cats (even indoor-only ones!) are vaccinated and kept up-to-date on Rabies vaccinations!
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2022/12/06/mdard-oakland-county-kitten-positive-for-rabies-was-humanely-euthanized/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wdiv&fbclid=IwAR1P5_bsmnRuedg2HyDk-dAQB2BRSDABz_AUF74Gazntiv0I6u-YCaQCw0c

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has released a statement about a 6-month-old unvaccinated kitten in Oakland County that was infected with rabies.

11/29/2022

An incredibly detailed and well-written article that touches on kidney transplants in cats, the cost of veterinary care, the ethics of futile treatment, and mental health within the veterinary community.

For $15,000, you can get your pet a new kidney.

11/26/2022

Or kittens, or bunnies, or guinea pigs, or any other type of pet!

11/23/2022

Our LOVH office will be closed tomorrow as well as Friday and the weekend for Thanksgiving, and will be back open Monday 11/28. Please keep yourselves and your pets safe and have a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and while you may be looking forward to some good eats, there are some eats that may not be so good for your pet. 🦃🍁🥧

Here are a few important tips to keep in mind and help ensure your pets stay safe during the holiday. Find more info ⤵️ http://bit.ly/2Ow57r3

11/11/2022

THANK YOU all of our military veterans and their families for your service and sacrifice - today and everyday! ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

- The AVMA wants to send out a big thank you to all service members - including all the veterinary professionals and AVMA members who care for our military animals. If you’d like to show your support for veterans, you can help in two different ways:

1️⃣ By supporting the AVMA/AVMF Scholarship for Veterans – which helps military veterans pursue an education in veterinary medicine.

2️⃣ Consider a donation to AVMF Veterinary Charitable Care - which award grants that support the charitable veterinary medical care of dogs and service animals for military veterans. Visit avmf.org/Donate to learn more

11/09/2022

“Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day.
It is amazing how much love and laughter they bring into our lives and even how much closer we become with each other because of them.”
John grogan - Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog.

Harald Slott-Moller

10/31/2022

Happy Halloween! Be sure to take extra steps to keep your pets safe, especially in regards to chocolate ingestion and escaping from the house! 🎃👻😈

👻 Trick or treat! While it may be the scariest time of year, it doesn't have to be for your pets. Here are 7 tips to help prevent any scary situations. You can find more information at avma.org/Halloween.

10/30/2022

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10/27/2022

An interesting read that explains why sometimes dogs might react to certain things and certain situations in a way that we may not expect or understand.

Taking a walk in a puppy’s paws can help us understand humankind’s best friend.

10/25/2022

"My get-up-and-go just got-up-and-went."

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10/24/2022

Yesterday I took the my puggies for a short little hike at Bald Mountain Recreation Area. A few hours later at home, I found a black-legged tick (formally known as the deer tick) attached to my leg. Removed it quickly enough to not allow anything to be transmitted, but these are the ticks that carry the bacterial organism that causes Lyme Disease. Stay safe out there and always check yourselves and your pets for ticks after spending time outdoors. And use flea and tick preventative on your pets from your vet! ~ Dr. U-B

10/18/2022

THANK YOU VETERINARY TECHNICIANS EVERYWHERE!

09/24/2022

“I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul.”
Jean Cocteau

Charles Robinson - The Black Cat Holiday, 1905.

08/31/2022

"I've seen a look in dogs' eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt, and I am convinced that basically, dogs think humans are nuts."
John Steinbeck

Tania Rivilis (b. 1986, Ukraine) - Kupka's Dog, 2022.

08/27/2022

Happy Caterday! Cats kept indoors need enrichment and both mental and physical exercise - check these ideas for providing it to them! 😺

08/26/2022

Happy National Dog Day from Luna and Bentley! Feel free to share a pic of your beloved canine companions in the comments! 🐶🐾🥰

08/25/2022

Learn more here: https://cvm.msu.edu/vdl/news/2022/parvo-like-illness-reported-in-northern-michigan-dogs-updates

08/24/2022

https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2022/08/articles/animals/dogs/outbreak-of-fatal-disease-in-michigan-dogs-what-is-it-is-it-real-and-what-do-we-know/?fbclid=IwAR3QTLpyu07YbGLi50uK_kah4q6P8-wqSsYpbRvpMj5yrsP5W56HEbO78O0

I’ve been holding off writing about this, hoping for more details, but my inbox has been flooded with questions about it so I figured I’d get the ball

08/23/2022

There have been reports of a parvo-like illness in northern Michigan dogs. The Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is working with the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARD to investigate and find clear answers:

Veterinarians are encouraged to call the Laboratory if they have any questions about sample collection, submission, or diagnostic options and contact MDARD if unusual or reportable illnesses are seen.

08/17/2022

August 17th is Black Cat Appreciation Day. These beautiful cats have endured so much unfair and cruel treatment because of misbeliefs. This is a day to help spread the word about how wonderful black cats are. Here's an article with more information about black cats. Do you share your life with a black cat? Leave a comment and share your cat's story. I used to have all-black cat named Phoebe and she was a sweetheart! 🖤

Black Cat Appreciation Day is August 17th. Why do we need such a special day? Because no other cats have endured more myths, lies and abuse. It’s important that we put an end to the false beliefs and ignorance surrounding these beautiful cats. If you share your home with a black cat, you already k...

08/15/2022

Statistics show that one in three pets will become lost at some point during their lives, but cats and dogs with registered microchips are much more likely to experience a happy reunion with their loving families: https://bit.ly/3CKCVc8

Statistics show that one in three pets will become lost at some point during their lives, but cats and dogs with registered microchips are much more likely to experience a happy reunion with their loving families.

08/08/2022

Happy International Cat Day!
Do this. Google “International Cat Day”
See the orange paw? Tap it. 😸
Then keep doing it!
Then when you are done ✔️… tap the “x”…. There’s more!
🐱🐾🐈🐾🐈‍⬛🐾❤️

08/06/2022

Happy Caterday! 😺

"Time spent with a cat is never wasted.'
Colette

Orazio Orazi - Siesta.

08/03/2022

Happy National Watermelon Day! 🍉Watermelon can be given as a safe and healthy snack to dogs, as long as only the flesh is fed and not the rind. The safest way to feed it to them is by scooping out the flesh with a melon baller or cutting it into bite-size pieces and not feeding too much that could lead to stomach upset. For more info on how to safely share watermelon with your dog as a treat, please visit: https://www.hillspet.com/dog-care/nutrition-feeding/can-dogs-eat-watermelon?fbclid=IwAR264qocp26nZx254ck922VrBV-wcOZewUgj-Uxsm4xQ0VwfsmM6kwcFvUs

Watermelon is usually a healthy treat for dogs, but learn the tips about its safety, which parts are OK to feed your dog, and how much is a healthy amount.