Cameron Medical Center for Animals

05/06/2024

As of Friday April 26, 2024 the office will be closed on Fridays until further noticed we are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thank You
Dr. Cameron and the Staff

03/26/2024

We just want to wish everyone a Happy Easter. Have a safe time visiting family,. We will be closed Good Friday and back in the office Monday. Once again if an emergency comes up in this time frame contact AEC at 248-651-1788 or Advanced Animal Emergency at 586-466-6133.

01/09/2024

Hi everyone sorry for the last minute starting Friday January 12 and every other Friday from there the office will be closed. We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause. Dr. Cameron and the staff.

12/20/2023

So once again another year has fled and gone. Dr. Cameron and the staff wish everyone and their families a Merry Christmas and Happy New year. Stay safe and enjoy. Dr. Cameron is gone from Friday 12/22 till 1/2/24 the techs will be here Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9-1 for med pickup between the holidays. If you have an emergency during this time please call AEC Rochester at 248-651-1788 or Advanced Animal Emergency Clinton township at 586-466-6133.

11/16/2023

Hi everyone pictured below are 2 wonderful sister cats that are bonded. They unfortunately lost their mom unexpectedly and need a new family. They are coming to see us this month to be vetted. We are looking for a new family for them that will take them together because of the bond. If you or someone you know is looking to adopted that would be wonderful. They come with litter and food and all that you would need to care for them. The family is not looking for money just someone who will love them. You can contact us here 586-997-0510 and we will provided info for the owners family. Please feel free to share this posted also. Thank You Irene Hoch Practice Manager

09/15/2023

So as of right now we appear to be back on line with the phones. Sorry for any inconvenience yesterday may have caused.

09/14/2023

Hi phones are down right now. If you are trying to contact us keep trying or leave a message will get back to you as soon as they come back on.

08/24/2023

Labor Day is just around the corner. Just a couple of paragraphs about our working class pets from the past one you may be familiar with the other not so much enjoy.
The office is closed Monday September 4th so plan accordingly for any medication or food your pet might need. And if you have an emergency please contact either AEC 248-651-1788 or Advanced Animal Emergency 586-466-61336. Thank you for your business and have a safe holiday!
Dr. Cameron and the Staff.

Take a moment of your holiday to read about these pets that we're honoring for their important contributions to America.
You may have heard the tales of the Marine horse or Balto, the brave Siberian Husky who delivered medicine to an Alaska town in dire need of it or, Staff Sgt. Reckless, Korean War hero Staff Sgt. Reckless, a Mongolian mare, earned the Marines’ highest honors for her heroism and dauntless character in battle during the Korean War. Reckless delivered ammo to the recoilless rifle platoon’s firing sites. At first fellow Marines would lead her — later she could make the trip to and from the ammo dump by herself. During just one battle, Reckless made 51 trips under enemy fire, most of them by herself. She was wounded twice but didn’t quit.

08/10/2023

Been a while so I decided to post a little cat humor.

06/29/2023

Happy forth everyone enjoy the holiday keep everyone safe.
Office will be closed for the long weekend Friday to Wednesday July 5
Emergency during this time connect AEC at 248-651-1788 or Advanced Animal Emergency
586-466-6133.

05/25/2023

Happy Memorial day everyone enjoy the long weekend we will be off from Friday May 26 and back in the office May 30th if you have and emergency during this time please call AEC at 248-651-1788 or Advanced Animal Emergency at 586-466-6133. Some Memorial Canine history.
To celebrate Memorial Day, we wanted to take a moment to remember some of the most famous military dogs and their heroic stories.

Sergeant Stubby
America’s most famous war dog, Stubby was a street dog in Connecticut when he came across some soldiers training for World War I. He was taken along for their deployment to France and helped save his division in a number of ways, including warning his team of bombs, locating and standing by injured soldiers until they were saved, and even finding and detaining a German spy. He was presented with the gold medal by the Humane Education Society in a White House ceremony and met Presidents Woodrow Wilson, Calvin Coolidge and Warren G. Harding.

Smoky
You probably don’t think of a Yorkshire Terrier when you think of a military dog, but Smoky was just that. This 4-pound pup served in World War II after she was found by an American soldier in the New Guinea jungle and sold to Corporal William A. Wynne. She stayed with Corporal Wynne for the next two years of war. During that time, she was credited with 12 combat missions, awarded eight battle stars and helped engineers build an airbase by helping to run wire through 70-foot pipe

Lucca
A German shepherd-Belgian Malinois mix, Lucca served for six years in the Marine Corps, deploying twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. Trained to detect explosives, Lucca participated in over 400 missions, with one claiming her leg when a nearby explosive device was set off while she was hunting for another one. She was granted the Dickin Medal by the PDSA and gifted an unofficial Purple Heart plaque by a fellow Marine who had also received the medal.

Sallie Ann Jarrett
A Staffordshire terrier, Sallie was the mascot to the 11th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. She was in tons of different battles, including the infamous Battle of Gettysburg. At one point, Sallie went missing for approximately three days and was finally found guarding wounded and dead soldiers. Sallie was tragically killed in battle and was later commemorated in 1890 by a bronze statue erected in Gettysburg that’s still there today. While we unfortunately can’t name every single hero military dog, we want to take this time to thank and remember each one whose valiant efforts have done so much for their human companions — on and off the battlefield.

04/05/2023

Well another Easter is close we will be closed Good Friday so make plans for meds etc based on this. We all hope that everyone has a happy and safe Easter with family and friends. We will be back in the office Monday. If you have emergency Friday Call AEC 248-651-1788 or Advanced Animal Emergency 586-466-6133

03/15/2023

Thought maybe we can encourage spring with this picture.

02/01/2023

01/16/2023

My favorite humans are dogs.

12/07/2022

Pet quotes today:

11/21/2022

Dr. Cameron and the staff wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

Our office will be closed at 2 pm Wednesday 11/24 and we will return to the office Monday 11/28.
Emergency during this time:
AEC 248-651-1788
Advanced Animal Emergency 586-466-6133
VES 248-547-4677

10/13/2022

So I am happy to report that we are finally back up and running as normal. Praying for NO MORE major power failures this whole ordeal has not been much fun.

09/23/2022

Hi everyone sorry for any inconvenience you might be having we are are once again having phone issues. So we have NO voicemail and only one line coming into the hospital at this time. We are looking into the problem and hope to have a fix soon.

09/01/2022

So we finally have electricity. But still no phones or internet. Will keep you posted.

08/30/2022

So half the our building is without power no eta on repairs this means NO credit card terminal or phones also. Sorry for any inconvenience this might cause. With this in mind we may also be closed tomorrow as well. We will try and call everyone on
our personal cells if this happens.

08/26/2022

For immediate release: August 24, 2022
MDARD Media Contacts: Chelsea Lewis-Parisio, 517-331-1151 or Jennifer Holton, 517-284-5724
MSU VDL Media Contact: Courtney Chapin, 517-432-5832
Update from the State Veterinarian on Canine Parvovirus Cases in Northern Michigan

LANSING, MI — To date, the results from the additional testing facilitated by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and completed by the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (MSU VDL) have revealed the illness impacting dogs in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula to be canine parvovirus. The affected dogs did not have a history of complete vaccination.

“Canine parvovirus is a severe and highly contagious disease in dogs and veterinary professionals have extensive experience with this virus," said State Veterinarian Nora Wineland, DVM. “We have a highly effective vaccine available to help protect dogs from the virus. Dogs that are not fully vaccinated against this virus are the most at risk. Dog owners across Michigan must work closely with their veterinarians to ensure their dogs are appropriately vaccinated and given timely boosters to keep their pets safe and healthy. Protecting Michigan’s dogs is a team effort.”

“This situation is complex because although the dogs displayed clinical signs suggestive of parvovirus, they consistently test negative by point-of-care tests performed in clinics and shelters,” said MSU VDL director Kim Dodd, DVM. “Screening tests for parvo are done to help guide immediate isolation, disinfection, and treatment protocols. While those tests are valuable in the clinical setting, they are not as sensitive as the diagnostic tests we can perform here in the laboratory. We continue to further characterize the virus in hopes of better understanding why those animals were testing negative on screening tests.”

Veterinarians are encouraged to pursue additional diagnostics at the MSU VDL when screening tests for canine parvovirus are negative but clinical presentation is consistent with parvovirus infection. Please call MSU VDL (517-353-1683) with any questions about sample collection, submission, or diagnostic options and contact MDARD (800-292-3939) if unusual or reportable illnesses are seen.

The discovery of these cases should not cause dog owners to drastically change how they care for their pets or where they plan to travel. If dogs are fully vaccinated against canine parvovirus, they are protected against severe illness, but it is important to always consult with your veterinarian.

As canine parvovirus is a common illness in dogs, veterinary clinic staff know how to keep dogs safe when seeing them for vaccinations and other forms of preventative care.

MDARD is encouraging all dog owners to take a few simple steps to protect their animals:

Keep up with routine vaccinations by ensuring dogs/puppies are vaccinated against canine parvovirus, rabies, canine distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, and leptospirosis by a veterinarian.
Have dogs/puppies fully vaccinated before interacting with other animals to keep them healthy and safe.
Keep dogs/puppies at home and away from other dogs if they are exhibiting any signs of illness and contact your veterinarian.
Be sure to clean up after your pet when you’re walking them in public.

Canine parvovirus is NOT contagious to people or other species of domestic animals. The disease is common in Michigan and is not required to be reported to the state veterinarian’s office.
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08/04/2022

Morning wowway down in our area no eta on repair so that means no phone or internet service at this time. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

07/25/2022

So we want to give everyone a heads up beginning August 8 through August 15 the clinic will be closed for a staff vacation. Please plan accordingly in regards to medication refill etc. We are sorry for any inconvenience this might cause. If you have an emergency during this time frame please call Animal Emergency Center at 248-651-1788 or Advance Animal Emergency at 586-466-6133.

07/06/2022

Proof that even in the old days dogs travel well:

Just one look at Bud Nelson is enough to tell you that he was the greatest dog who ever lived. He’s an old-timey dog wearing goggles in a scratchy black-and-white photo—if he hadn’t existed, he would have been dreamed up for a steampunk novel or Bioshock game. The human in the photo is Bud Nelson’s owner, a doctor called Horatio Nelson. Horatio was the first man to cross America by car in the year 1903, with his hilariously named co-driver Sewall K. Crocker and, of course, Bud. That made Bud the first dog to cross the United States by car.
At the time, the automobile was still in its infancy, meaning that driving was neither safe nor fun. The car was a roofless monstrosity with little to no suspension to protect them from the mostly unpaved roads, and it would have made a lot of noise while belching out noxious smoke. But Bud Nelson was braver around the thing than some people would have been back then. He was given the goggles to protect his eyes and sat there looking just as happy as he does in the photo, all the way across the continent of North America.

06/22/2022

Here is another one from my personal page. I needed to
share even though it made cry.

06/09/2022

“Animals are such agreeable friends—they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.” George Eliot, British Author

06/02/2022

Doing something a little different.
Lets go to the wild side to a fascinating frog fact:

Why tolerate the cold when you could just freeze yourself solid? According to Kenneth Storey, a professor at Carleton University in Ottawa, frogs undergo repeated freeze-thaw cycles. "We have false springs here all the time where it gets really warm and all the snow melts and then suddenly—bam—the wind comes from the north and it's back down to minus 10, minus 15 [Celsius], and they're fine," Storey told National Geographic.