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Pet Safety at Thanksgiving

Don’t give in to your pets’ begging for human food this Thanksgiving! Many of the holiday treats we love can cause health problems for our pets if they eat them. Here are some tips to keep your pets safe this Thanksgiving: Don’t leave wine glasses at snout or tail level. When pets ingest alcohol, they…

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Keep Your Pets Safe and Calm During Firework Season

Fireworks can be entertaining for you, the kids, and even some pets, but many pets suffer from anxiety on and around the Fourth of July because they are afraid of the noise and flashes. Pets show fear and anxiety in numerous ways, like hiding (most common in cats), panting, drooling, barking, trembling, pacing, vocalizing, or…

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Summer Pet Safety

Long, relaxing days in the summer sun…they’re what so many of us long for all winter long. And while classic summertime activities might be just what the doctor ordered for you, the expert veterinarians at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) warn some summer favorites can spell danger for our…

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Wildlife Rehabilitation

Spring and summer are the times of the year when we get outside the most. The warm weather draws us out where we inevitably run up against wildlife. While this is mostly an enriching experience, sometimes we can go a little overboard—and understandably so, particularly in the presence of what appear to be wild orphaned…

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Dangers of Online Pharmacies

Thank you for this opportunity to explain the difference when purchasing veterinary drugs and parasite preventatives from a veterinarian vs. the internet, catalogues, or big box retailers. 1. Back Channels and Possible Counterfeits These products are restricted, under federal law, for use only by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian within a valid…

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Celebrate Pet Safety this Memorial Day

As the unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day is a great excuse to get outdoors. But whether you’re partying, barbecuing, or just soaking up some rays, it’s important to keep your pet’s safety in mind at all times. To prevent any Memorial Day mishaps, we’ve put together some tips to help protect animals during the…

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CBD Oil for Pets

Using CBD Oil for Pets CBD oil is an increasingly popular natural remedy for treating a variety of ailments in people. It has also become an alternative option for treating pets. At Michigan City Animal Hospital, we’ve been seeing very positive results in our patients receiving CBD oil treatments. What is CBD? CBD, or cannabidiol,…

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Conclusion of the 34 Dogs Rescued

I have been reflecting on all that occurred with the 35 hoarded dogs in the Michigan City home a few weeks ago (July 31, 2018). I want to again thank everyone who helped: the Michigan City dog warden and volunteers, the Michigan City Police Department, the Michigan City Fire Department, the staffs of the Michiana…

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Canine Parvovirus

Pathophysiology Canine Parvovirus is a very serious and deadly, highly contagious, viral pathogen affecting canine patients worldwide. The virus is very difficult to kill, and, if not cleaned appropriately, can stay in the environment for months, infecting numerous animals. The virus can also be spread from other animals or carried on clothing or shoes. On…

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Fear Free Certified

What Is Fear-Free and Why is it Important? Coming to the vet is too often a stressful experience for your pet. As the pet parent, you know your cat or dog can become anxious, fearful, and sometimes even violent if pushed too far beyond their comfort zone. Not only is this a negative experience for…

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