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What’s that Smell? How to Reduce Dog Farts

What’s that Smell? How to Reduce Dog Farts

How to reduce dog farts. Ah, the age-old joke...blame it on the dog. But if your dog has ongoing trouble in the gastrointestinal department, you will want to take action. Flatulence in dogs is a common complaint, but ongoing flatulence can signal a greater problem....

Behavior Changes in Your Dog Due to Separation Anxiety

Behavior Changes in Your Dog Due to Separation Anxiety

Are you seeing behavior changes in your dog due to separation anxiety now that your family is going back to work or school? The team at Union Lake Veterinary Hospital is hearing reports of an increase in destructive behaviors and other problems during/post COVID-19...

How to Prevent and Remove Plaque From Your Dog’s Teeth

How to Prevent and Remove Plaque From Your Dog’s Teeth

When it comes to your dog’s complete health, the quality of their dental care is key to so many aspects of their wellness. Without good care, your dog can develop periodontal disease and lose teeth. They can develop systemic diseases that tie back to lack of dental...

When To Spay or Neuter a Dog or Cat

When To Spay or Neuter a Dog or Cat

Spaying or neutering your dog, puppy, cat or kitten is a part of responsible pet ownership. Millions of animals are euthanized in crowded shelters each year and many more suffer as strays. Pet overpopulation is a big problem in the United States and can only change...

Pet Weight Loss After COVID-19

Pet Weight Loss After COVID-19

If you’re like most of us, eating became more of a pastime than a necessity during the pandemic shut-down. Staying at home, whiling away the hours, often included snacks, snacks, and did we say snacks? With the whole family stuck indoors, we’re betting that the family...

Noise Anxiety in Pets: Summertime Fireworks and Thunderstorms

Noise Anxiety in Pets: Summertime Fireworks and Thunderstorms

Kaboom! Crackle! Clap! Sizzle! The sounds of summer are oftentimes ones of celebration and the coming of rain. Noise anxiety in pets means that the sounds of summer that exhilarate us--fireworks, thunderstorms--can be terrifying for our fur friends. Many pets suffer...

Can Dogs Get Flu?

Can Dogs Get Flu?

With all of the talk about viruses these days, many pet owners wonder can dogs get flu? Current studies show that dogs and cats do not transmit COVID-19, but pets can get colds and flu. These bugs are generally mild or moderate. Some can become life-threatening when...

The Great Debate: Mutts Vs. Purebreds

The Great Debate: Mutts Vs. Purebreds

When it comes to mutts vs. purebreds, there are myths mixed in with the realities. There is a lot of information about these two distinct groups of dogs and supposedly what makes one superior to the other. Most pet owners have an opinion about why their dog (mutt or...

Is Your Pet Anxious? Calming Treats for Dogs

Is Your Pet Anxious? Calming Treats for Dogs

Anxiety in dogs is something many pet owners are concerned about. They often ask about ways to help their furry ones cope, including calming treats for dogs. Dogs and cats can develop anxiety for a number of reasons. They often reflect our own emotions. Chronic...

Canine Cupid: 5 Apps for Meeting That Special Dog Lover

Canine Cupid: 5 Apps for Meeting That Special Dog Lover

Love is in the air and also on four paws! Have you heard about dog lover dating apps that exclusively match dog lovers? That’s right. Dating apps are a popular way to meet new people and many are theme focused. These sites look to match up hopefuls based on things in...

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Since 1974, Union Lake Veterinary Hospital has been providing pets in Waterford, West Bloomfield, and surrounding areas with state-of-the-art care.

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Waterford, MI 48327
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