by Animal Medical Center of Lapeer | Jun 14, 2023 | Blog
Unveiling Potential Hazards: Common Pet-to-Human Transmissible Diseases Zoonotic diseases, which are illnesses that can be transmitted from pets to humans, are more prevalent than commonly believed. Despite outward appearances of good health, your pet may be carrying...
by Animal Medical Center of Lapeer | Jun 1, 2023 | Blog
Ensuring Safety at the Dog Park: 4 Essential Tips Dog parks can present risks if you’re unprepared. To keep your furry friend safe during off-leash playtime, follow these crucial guidelines. Tip #1: Safeguard against contagious illnesses Responsible dog parks...
by Animal Medical Center of Lapeer | May 4, 2023 | Blog
When to Take a Limping Pet to the Emergency Room Usually, veterinary treatment for your pet’s lameness can wait until the following business day. But, if your pet is limping, you should immediately go to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital. Pets with...
by Animal Medical Center of Lapeer | May 1, 2023 | Blog
Five Guidelines for Safe Swimming with Your Puppy You and your pet friend want to swim to cool down as the summer heat rises. Even though it’s in their name, not all dogs or other pets can “doggy paddle,” so use caution when swimming with your canine...
by Animal Medical Center of Lapeer | Apr 3, 2023 | Blog
Strategies for Preventing Lyme Disease Slow-moving parasites awaken as the frigid winter weather eventually disappears and is replaced by the warm spring weather. Because of this, April is the ideal month to observe Lyme Disease Prevention in Dogs Month. Take steps to...