Jolly Road Veterinary Hospital

30/08/2024

⭐️Welcome back everyone and Happy Friday!⭐️
Our second installment of "Fun Case Friday"! Where every Friday we will try to feature/spotlight a case that we saw during the week (with owner consent of course) of a beloved friend we see in hospital and discuss what we find and our process to getting to these results.

For our very second case we are featuring Miles! Miles is a 7 year old Rabbit who presented today for the complaint of not quite eating like he normally has been at home. Miles came from another
clinic where they previously determined he was having an episode of gastrointestinal stasis.

GI stasis is a life-threatening and emergent condition in which the digestive system slows down or stops entirely. It can lead to a buildup of gas and harmful bacteria in the intestines and this can cause severe discomfort, dehydration, and more for our small furry friends.

Some diagnostics that can be ran to help rule out potential causes of GI stasis include bloodwork and radiographs to identify the presence of gas, blockages, or other abnormalities and look for dehydration or sources of infection.

*Fun Fact about GI stasis is it is not actually a definitive diagnosis. In most cases, when GI stasis is present there is most likely an underlying cause such as overgrown teeth, dental disease, stress, or other forms of infection that incite the animal to not eat and induce an episode of GI stasis.*

With that being said we got Miles some fluids to help rehydrate him with some vitamin supplements to help maintain health and combat deficiencies, and some pain medicine/GI motility medications to help with any discomfort and help the digestive tract by enhancing movement and improving the passage of food. Miles is headed back to his primary care later this weekend to have more diagnostics performed and evaluate the care that we got to give him today! Before he left us today we got to enjoy some tasty veggies together which is a good sign.

Thank you to the owner for letting us provide quality care to Miles today and allowing us to feature photos and videos of him for our second Fun Case Friday! We hope Miles starts to feel better and enjoys some yummy snacks this weekend! 🐇

Leave a comment of your favorite foods to indulge in over a holiday weekend like Labor Day and munch away with Miles as you listen to some cute rabbit sounds while he eats!

*Photos posted with Owner consent/permission*

27/08/2024

Due to the unforeseen weather and the loss of power and internet, Jolly Road will be closing early today! Thank you for understanding! Stay safe!⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️

27/08/2024

Go give one of our favorite avian rescues some love!

23/08/2024

⭐️Hello all and Happy Friday!⭐️

We are starting a new segment here on our social media called "Fun Case Friday"! Every Friday we will try to feature/spotlight a case that we saw during the week (with owner consent of course) of a beloved friend we see in hospital and discuss what we find and our process to getting to these results.

For our very first case we are featuring Louie! Louie is a 6 year old Green Iguana who presented today for the complaint of a swollen arm and some intermittent limping. Our Doctors quickly got to work giving Louie a full physical exam and watching him walk around the clinic to evaluate his limbs. Afterwards we had Louie positioned on our X-ray table to get radiographs of all of his limbs, including his bones and muscles. We did not manage to see any obvious fractures within his bones and all of the surrounding tissues looked normal and symmetric with the exception that his right front leg was a little bit more swollen than the left! Louie is being sent home with some anti-inflammatories and pain management and strict cage rest to relax for the next few weeks in hopes a potential soft tissue injury can have some time to heal and the owner can give us regular updates!

Thank you to the owner for letting us provide quality care to Louie today and allowing us to feature photos and videos of him for our first Fun Case Friday! We hope Louie makes a speedy recovery! 🦎

Fun Fact: Green Iguanas tend to be rather docile and exhibit a "freezing" behavior. This behavior is extremely helpful when we are preparing to take radiographs as it allows us to get better images without the need for sedation or extra handling. We can simply wrap and cover the eyes and set the animal on the radiograph table and take some crystal clear images!

Leave a comment of your favorite reptile or a reptile you currently own to show Louie some love!

*Photos posted with Owner consent/permission*

22/08/2024

Happy "Take Your Cat to the Vet Day!" Come schedule an appointment for your furry feline friends with some of our amazing doctors and staff!

Today is Take Your Cat to the Vet Day! 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ You and your veterinary team are the MVPs when it comes to keeping your cat healthy.

Schedule a check-up and your cat will thank you! 😻😽

20/08/2024

🌟Staff Spotlight🌟

Meet Olivia, our resident horse girl extraordinaire!

Olivia is from the Okemos/Lansing area and has been an amazing addition to our team at Jolly Road. Although her career with Jolly Road is still fresh, she continues to show us that she has a deep passion for caring for animals of all shapes and sizes. From riding horses on her farm to helping restrain (in a fear free manner) rabbits and birds for blood draws. Olivia is starting school to get her degree in Veterinary Nursing and will continue to pursue a career at Jolly Road Veterinary Hospital once done with school! Come by the hospital and ask to meet Olivia for your next appointment!

Thanks for all you do Olivia!
(Photos posted with consent)

20/08/2024

Thanks for the spotlight on one of our amazing Doctors! Birds and Beaks Rescue and Rehab! So fortunate that we get to work so closely with all of your feathered friends!

24/07/2024

This water bottle was found at jolly road please let us know if it is yours as it is not any of our staffs.

03/07/2024

Friends
Our rescue partner New Hope Pet Rescue - Michigan is looking for some help in locating this dog. He was just brought into rescue and has been missing since Friday. He was last seen in the Sparta/Grand Rapids area. Do not approach. Very skittish. Please call the number posted with any information. Spread the word.

01/07/2024

We will be out of office July 4th and 5th in observance of the holiday. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. Normal hours will resume Monday July 8th at 8 AM.

25/06/2024

Okami (meaning Wolf) says happy Tuesday and that peanut butter makes everything better 💖

24/06/2024

We will be closed from 11AM to 2:30PM for off site staff training. We apologize for the inconvenience. If it is urgent please reach out via facebook’s iMessager.

21/06/2024

One of our staff members has lost a beloved member of her family during the construction going on outside her house. Please call the clinic at 517-977-1095 with any information you may have! Thank you!

UPDATE: REUNITED!! Kimmie is home safe & sound after 6 days, 12 hours :)

Please spread the word for this lost cat. Kimmie was LOST on June 16, 2024 in Lansing, MI 48910 near Corner of Washington and wayburn

Message from Owner: Construction going on in the neighborhood startled our Kimmie and she has taken off

Description: Mostly grey and white tabby.

For more info or to contact Kimmie's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/70433684

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpl

20/06/2024

When you try and sneak a peek at the patient in the room and end up making eye contact with the patient 💖

14/06/2024

We will be closing early around 4 today, apologies for any inconvenience this causes. Normal hours will resume Monday (4/17).

24/05/2024

Jolly Road Veterinary Hospital will be closed on 05/27/2024
for memorial day!

14/05/2024

Jolly road is running dangerously low on our peanut butter supply for our good puppers. If anyone has any they would like to donate, we would be very grateful (as would our canine friends).

03/05/2024

We are closing at 1 today in preparation of our vaccine clinic. Apologies for any inconvenience this causes.

15/04/2024

Please leave your pet in the car and come check in at the front door upon arrival! We will then send you back to your car and call your phone when it is your turn.

28/03/2024

We will be having our spring vaccine clinic May 4th from 11AM-3PM! This is for any species who just need a wellness exam and vaccines. The exam is free and all vaccines, products and testing are 20% off!

11/01/2024

Hazelnut got a little carried away celebrating the holidays. Dr. McNally was able to remove the bell from her tooth and now she is ready to keep partying! ✨🎄🎇

13/12/2023

Looking for fun gift idea for christmas for your exotic animal lover? The virtual adoptions help to raise money to save the iconic axolotl in the wild.
https://www.npr.org/2023/11/27/1215247480/save-axolotls-mexico-endangered-virtual-adoption
Link to adopt: https://www.restauracionecologica.org/cuidados-del-axolote-1

To help protect the salamander, the National Autonomous University of Mexico launched a campaign asking people to virtually adopt an axolotl or help pay for one of its meals.

06/11/2023

Rex came in for an annual wellness. Isn't he handsome?

03/10/2023

Miss Rainn came for a weigh in today. She is getting so big and beautiful! You can swing your pups by anytime for a weight check for prevention anytime within our office hours.

25/08/2023

Our phones are currently down due to the storm. Please email us at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. You may knock on our front door if you are here for an appointment.

27/07/2023

Phones are back up and running. Please call us at 517-977-1095 with any questions or concerns. We appreciate your patience!

26/07/2023

Our phones are still down. At this time we are unable to retrieve voicemails. Please email with any questions or concerns. We apologize for the inconvenience.

25/07/2023

Our phones are currently down and likely will remain this way into tomorrow. Please email us at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. You may knock on our front door if you are here for an appointment.

30/06/2023

We will be closing at 12PM today in preparation for the vaccine clinic tomorrow. We will also be closed Monday (6/3) and Tuesday (6/4) in observance of the Fourth of July. Have a good holiday weekend!

27/06/2023

Our vaccine clinic is this Saturday (7/1/23) 11AM-3PM! There will be raffles to support our local pet rescues along with local vendors. Salinaz Que Deli taco truck and Kona ice will also be present.