Manistee Veterinary Hospital

11/11/2024

Thank you seems so small and inadequate to express our gratitude for the bravery of the men and women (and doggos) of our armed forces. We honor you today and all days!

10/17/2024

LONG POST ALERT - Let's talk ticks...yuck! Ticks are most prevalent in the spring and in the fall. The fall bloom typically lasts through November, but with higher than normal temperatures in the month of December like we've had the last few years, they could stick around for much longer. Contrary to popular belief, ticks don't die or hibernate during the cold winter months - they basically go into a low energy state when it's cold. This is why it's so important to keep your pet on flea & tick prevention year round, have an annual 4DX blood screening, and check your pet for ticks whenever they come in from outside. The tick-borne diseases your dog can be exposed to can also be transmitted to humans if bitten by an infected tick, making it even more important to check your dog thoroughly!
The state of Michigan, and Manistee County in particular, is a hotbed of tick-borne disease. This year it seems that Anaplasmosis is the more commonly found disease. Anaplasmosis is a bacterial tick-borne disease spread by black-legged ticks. Once bitten, a tick must stay attached for 24-48 hours to transmit the bacteria. After that, it takes 1-2 weeks for clinical signs to show. Some dogs won't show clinical signs, but many show the most common symptoms:
- fever
- decreased appetite
- lethargy
- dehydration
- lameness
Not all dogs exposed to Anaplasmosis will show all symptoms and some can also experience vomiting, diarrhea, and in rare circumstances, bleeding from the nose, neck pain, and seizures.
So far for 2024, Manistee County is reporting 1 in 5 dogs tested positive for Anaplasmosis - roughly 18.7% of dogs tested. Manistee Vet has tested 713 dogs this year and 150 have tested positive for Anaplasmosis - 1 in 4.75 dogs or 21%! In all of 2023, we tested 993 dogs and had 148 positive for Anaplasmosis - that's 1 in 7 dogs or 14.9%.
We've added a new product to help with tick removal. The TickCheck package includes three sizes of tick pullers as well as an identification card so you can see what type of tick you're dealing with. Each pack is $4.99 +tax and is available to anyone.

09/11/2024

08/29/2024

Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Just a quick reminder that our office will be closed Monday in addition to Saturday and Sunday. With the holiday weekend approaching, the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development has some tips for making the weekend as enjoyable for your pet as possible. Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!

07/08/2024

This weekend is the fundraiser for K9 Faro at the Manistee Moose Lodge from 10-4. We also have a donation can on our counter for anyone who wants to donate to purchase a new bulletproof vest from K9 Storm Inc for our K9!

07/06/2024

VERY IMPORTANT DOG TRAVEL UPDATE
Please share this post so we can get the word out to dog owners planning to travel.
Information about DOG travel from Canada (or Mexico) back into the USA.
If you have ever traveled with your pets to Canada and back again there wasn't really much at all required to get back into the USA.

BIG CHANGES Starting August 1, 2024 CDC has New Requirements for All Dogs Returning to USA from CANADA or MEXICO.
All dogs must be at least 6 months of age or older.
All dogs must have an ISO Microchip (we carry Home Again)
All dogs must have Rabies vaccine given after the microchip has been implanted in order to be valid
Paperwork: Have a USDA Endorsed Health Certificate prior to travel (USDA vet completes)
Paperwork: CDC Rabies Vaccine and Microchip Form (USDA vet completes)
Paperwork: CDC Import Form completed (owner completes online prior to travel, will be available online starting July 15, 2024)

Be Aware: To complete all required paper work the dog will need a completed exam in the last 12 months by the veterinarian submitting these forms.
**ATTENTION: Paperwork processing may take over 6-8 weeks to be completed. Please plan ahead.

If your dog is a patient with us and you plan to travel out of the USA, please call to let us know where and when you are planning to travel so I can review the records and figure out what all will be needed in order to get the paper work completed prior to travel.
Dr. Carolyn Brown
USDA certified veterinarian

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07/05/2024

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!

06/16/2024

Wishing all dads - to both two and four-legged kiddos - a very Happy Father's Day!

05/27/2024

Today, we remember all the soldiers who have sacrificed so that we may be free.

05/22/2024

In honor of National Rescue Dog Day on May 20th, we are still highlighting some of the MVH staff pets who have rescued their people :) Feel free to show us your rescue doggos too! Today's featured pet is Raven:
Hi! I am Raven. I am almost 9 years old, and I'm a Pitbull/Boxer Mix (at least that's mom's best gues). My mom is Dr. Brown and she 'dopted me from Homeward Bound in August of 2016.
I love to go on car rides and sitting outside to watch the property. I also really like sitting on the couch to watch all the critters outside. I'm a good sharer when I'm on the couch or bed...my mom says so! I like playing with my 2 year old Rottie sister, Petra, but man, does she have lots of energy! When I'm happy to see you, Ai will give you a smile. Mom says I'm a pretty good girl except when I dig holes looking dor.ground critters...which I love to do!

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05/21/2024

In honor of National Rescue Dog Day on May 20th, we are continuing to highlight some of the MVH staff pets who have rescued their people :) Feel free to show us your rescue doggos too! Today's featured .
Hi! I am Bella and i was rescued by my mom, Morgan, who is a Veterinary Assistant. Back in 2016, when I was only 8 months old, my mom rescued me from a very bad situation.
I like sun bathing when it's nice and nature walks in the woods. My one most favoritest thing (besides my mom) is my BALL! My mom says I has no stop when the ball is involved. I just love it so much! My mom also says I yell at her for no reason and that I'm a big baby. I is just sensitive!
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05/20/2024

In honor of National Rescue Dog Day TODAY, May 20th, we are highlighting some of the MVH staff pets who have rescued their people :) Feel free to show us your Rescue doggos too! Today's featured pet is Diesel:
Hi, dis are Diesel and I is an 8 year old Mastiff Mix. My mom is Amelia and she works as a Veterinary Assistant. My mom taked me home in December 2015 from a very bad situation. I love being outdoors - specially laying in da sun! My favoritest thing is my 7 year old kiddo (she shares snacks!)! I also love everybody and everything….except stinky striped kitties, and the pokey quillpigs…..

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05/19/2024

In honor of National Rescue Dog Day on Monday May 20th, we'll be highlighting some of the MVH staff pets who have rescued their people :) Feel free to show us your Rescue doggos too! Today's featured pet is Zeus:
How you doin? My name is Zeus and I'm a 6 year old Labrador. My mom is Ari, who is a receptionist. I was adopted from Homeward Bound Animal Shelter in September of 2020. Things I love to do are go for car rides and play ball with my sister. I also love to bark and run at the pets I see on TV. Even though my mom says they aren't here, I feel I'm protecting everyone. I also very much enjoy laying on top of my humans when they are laying in the recliner...all 78lbs of me.

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05/17/2024

In honor of National Rescue Dog Day on Monday May 20th, we'll be highlighting some of the MVH staff pets who have rescued their people :) Feel free to show us your Rescue doggos too! Today's featured pet is Tank:
Hi, I is Tank. I am 11 years young and I am a Rottweiler Mix. I was 'dopted from Homeward Bound Animal Shelter in the summer of 2013. Things I love:
1. My MOM, Alex, who is a Veterinary Assistant. I love my mom so much...I love to jump on her and cry when she leaves the room. She is my very favoritest thing in the whole, wide world. I'm a very good boy except to my mom...I just love her so much.
2. The beach. 'Nuff said.
3. Playing fetch...it's the best!
4. Car rides...'specially when it ends at the BEACH!
5. Taking care of babies. I love puppies and kittens and human babies, too!
6. Blueberries
Things I don't like - my new brother Ludo. He's such a pest! My mom loves him, so I guess I'll keep him.
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05/16/2024

In honor of National Rescue Dog Day on Monday May 20th, we'll be highlighting some of the MVH staff pets who have rescued their people :) Feel free to show us your Rescue doggos too! Today's featured pet is Yuki:
Hi, I is Yuki (pronounced YOU-KEY) and I'm an 8 year old American Pitbull Terrier Mix. My mom is Melissa, who works in the back office. I was 'dopted from in Traverse City on February 13, 2016, in the middle of a snowstorm. Mom says that's where I got my name cuz Yuki means snow in Japanese. I LOVE to play ball til I can't even move. I also love going to work with my mom and getting all the snacks and butt smacks from the girls. I love kittens and giving all the kisses. You might see me next time you stop in. If you do, make sure you say hi, but beware, I can't hold my licker!
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05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there...especially all of our amazing MVH moms. Enjoy your day!

05/10/2024

Just discovered this post from the CDC. Requirements for bringing a dog into the country will change starting August 1st. NO DOGS UNDER 6 MONTHS OF AGE WILL ENTER INTO THE USA. Even if you drive into Canada with a pup that is up to date on vaccines, when you drive back into USA your pup will not be allowed in if under 6 months old. This will apply to entry into USA by land, air, or sea.

Starting on August 1, all dogs entering the U.S. (including those that left the U.S. and are returning, and regardless of the country they are coming from) must be:
• healthy upon arrival
• at least 6 months of age
• microchipped
• accompanied by a CDC Dog Import Form receipt and required vaccination and veterinary documents.

Additional requirements may apply depending on where the dog has been in the last 6 months and whether or not the dog was vaccinated in the United States.

Use CDC’s Q&A tool (the CDC “DogBot”) to determine what rules apply to your dog: https://bit.ly/2rww2bq

05/07/2024

Classmate on Facebook just reminded me that I am officially at 20 years graduated from MSU Veterinary School. Go Green, Go White!
What a challenging and rewarding profession. I have met a lot of great vet work family people along the way. I have also met a lot of great pets and pet parents/clients as well.
I wonder what cool advances and new medication will come out in the next 20 years?