Animal Alley Veterinary Hospital

11/13/2025

We're ✨falling✨ for these adorable pets! 🍁 Drop a photo of your furry friends enjoying the season, and we will feature some of our favorites next week!

11/11/2025

🇺🇸🐾 Honoring Our Heroes 🐾🇺🇸

Today, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who have served and sacrificed for our country. Your courage and dedication inspire us every day. Thank you for your service—and for protecting the freedoms we hold dear. ❤️💙

Canine heroes to celebrate are Mercy dogs--part of history you don't usually hear about. According to Wikipedia, they served in a paramedical role in the military, most notably during World War I. They were often sent out after large battles to seek out wounded soldiers. They carried first-aid supplies that could then be used by wounded soldiers, and comforted dying soldiers who were mortally wounded.

As many as 20,000 dogs are estimated to have served as mercy dogs during World War I and World War II, and are credited with saving thousands of lives.

11/10/2025

🌿🐱 Why Cat Grass Is Great for Indoor Cats! 🌿

Cat grass isn’t just a fun treat—it’s full of benefits! It helps with digestion, provides safe chewing enrichment, and can even reduce hairballs. Plus, it gives your indoor cat a taste of nature right at home. 💚

A little greenery = a happier, healthier kitty! 😺🌱

11/07/2025

Adding a little pure delight to your Friday!

11/06/2025

🍂🍄 Watch for Wild Mushrooms! 🍄🍂

Mushrooms are appearing in yards, parks, and trails across Michigan. While many mushrooms are harmless, some can be extremely toxic to pets. Even a small nibble can cause vomiting, liver failure, or worse. 😿🐶

👉 Keep pets safe:
🍄 Supervise outdoor time, especially after rain.
🍄 Remove mushrooms from your yard as soon as you spot them.
🍄 If you think your pet may have eaten one, call your veterinarian or an emergency clinic immediately.

Let’s keep our furry friends safe this fall! 💛🐾 Call if you need us: 989-792-4800

11/05/2025

🐾 How Long Will My Pet Live? Let’s Talk Lifespans! 💙

Every pet’s life is a beautiful journey—but how long that journey lasts can vary based on species, breed, size, and care. 🐶🐱

✨ Dogs: Smaller breeds often live longer—sometimes 12–16 years—while larger breeds may average 8–12 years.
✨ Cats: Indoor cats can live 13–18 years (some even into their 20s!), while outdoor cats tend to have shorter lifespans.
✨ Keys to a Longer, Healthier Life: Preventive vet visits, a balanced diet, dental care, exercise, and lots of love. 💕

Regular checkups help catch issues early so your furry friend can enjoy many happy, healthy years by your side. Book your pet's next checkup: 989-792-4800

11/03/2025

🩺🐾 November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month! 💙

Just like people, pets can develop diabetes, and early detection makes all the difference in helping them live long, healthy lives.

⚠️ Watch for these common signs:
🍽️ Increased appetite but weight loss
💧 Drinking more water than usual
🚽 Frequent urination or accidents
😴 Lethargy or decreased activity
👀 Cloudy eyes in dogs or walking oddly in cats

If you notice any of these symptoms, schedule an exam with your veterinarian right away. With the right care and monitoring, diabetic pets can live full, happy lives! 🐶🐱💉

Learn more or make an appointment today at 👉 animalalleyvet.com

10/31/2025

🎃🐾 Happy Halloween! Our 2025 Halloween Pet Costume Contest Winners Are In! 👻🐶🐱

We were boo-tifully overwhelmed by all the adorable and creative entries this year—thank you to everyone who shared your spook-tacular pets with us! 💕

And now for our top three winners:
🏆 1st Place: Ollie, the friendly ghost 👻 — submitted by mom Kristina
🥈 2nd Place: Harley, the personal trainer 💪 — submitted by mom Beth
🥉 3rd Place: Willa, Kaline, and Sprocket as The Mystery Machine Crew from Scooby-Doo! 🚐🐾 — submitted by mom Jordan

Each winner receives credit on their account here at Animal Alley Veterinary Hospital, plus stop by to pick up your festive goodie bag! 🎁

Congratulations to our winners and every pet who made this Halloween extra cute and spooky! 🎃💜

10/30/2025

TODAY, October 30th, is the LAST DAY to submit your contest pics or like photos.

🐶🐯Animal Alley Pet Halloween Contest! 🎃👻🐾

Rules:
*One picture per household.
*Please submit photos with your pet wearing a costume not submitted in a previous year.
*Please post your photo as a comment on our Halloween FB post
[include your pet’s name]

*The pet with the most LIKES WINS, so be sure to SHARE this post with your friends and family!!!

*Contest ends on October 30th @ 9:00 pm
Winners will be announced on October 31st
There will be 1st place, 2nd place & 3rd place prizes given out!
1st place - $50 credit on account plus a goodie bag
2nd place - $25 credit on account plus a goodie bag
3rd place - $15 credit on account plus a goodie bag

Good Luck and Have Fun!!!

10/28/2025

🐶🐯Animal Alley Pet Halloween Contest! 🎃👻🐾

Rules:
*One picture per household.
*Please submit photos with your pet wearing a costume not submitted in a previous year.
*Please post your photo as a comment on our Halloween FB post
[include your pet’s name]

*The pet with the most LIKES WINS, so be sure to SHARE this post with your friends and family!!!

*Contest ends on October 30th @ 9:00 pm
Winners will be announced on October 31st
There will be 1st place, 2nd place & 3rd place prizes given out!
1st place - $50 credit on account plus a goodie bag
2nd place - $25 credit on account plus a goodie bag
3rd place - $15 credit on account plus a goodie bag

Good Luck and Have Fun!!!

10/23/2025

A Reading Therapy Dog does more than listen to stories—they help children build confidence, reduce anxiety, and make reading fun! 💛

To become a reading therapy dog, pups must:
✅ Be calm, gentle, and well-mannered
✅ Love people—especially kids!
✅ Complete obedience training and earn certification through an approved therapy dog organization

These special dogs bring smiles and support wherever they go, helping kids turn pages and grow their love for reading! 📖🐾

Simon and I began our joint career reading to children at the Barnes and Nobel Bookstore in Woodinville, Washington. Every Saturday morning, it was my wife’s and my practice to go to the local book store and see what new books had come in. After Simon had come to stay in our home and we found out ...

10/22/2025

🍂🐾 Fall Into Good Pet Health! 🍁💛

As the leaves change and temps drop, it’s a great time to make sure your older pet is ready for the season. Cooler weather can mean 🦴 stiff joints and pain in senior pets.

Schedule a fall wellness visit to keep your furry family members healthy, comfortable, and safe throughout the fall and winter seasons. 989-792-4800