Pregnancy and CatsIt’s a common question for pregnant female cat owners--is it safe for me to have a cat? The answer is yes..with a few precautions. Pregnancies come with many worries and owning a cat shouldn’t be one of them. Cats are one of the most...

Summer, with its warm temperatures and sunny skies, is a time to get outside, enjoy sports and the outdoor life, to be active and to make the most of longer, brighter days. Summer is the perfect time to help our dogs (and ourselves) shed those extra winter...

If your dog is itching, there can be many causes, including skin allergies. Up to one-half of American dogs are allergic and most allergies affect a dog’s skin. What are skin allergies?Allergies are when the body’s immune system overreacts to a substance...

Pet owners are choosing more natural products for themselves as well as their pets. Natural home remedies and natural vitamins, herbs and creams are not safe for your pets simply because they are natural. Something natural, or the word “natural” on the label, don’t...

Flea and Heartworm Resistance to Medications: How to Protect Our Pets by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | July 7, 2018 | BlogFor decades, fleas and heartworms have been relatively easy to prevent. A pet owner simply had to administer one of the many quality...

Deciding if or when you should euthanize your pet is going to be one of the most difficult decisions you need to make, especially when your pet is suffering. A lot of emotions are going on at this time, which can easily and understandably get in the way of...

The WOOFF Act (Welfare of Our Furry Friends), was recently introduced to Congress with a goal of creating regulations that will keep pets safe during airline flights. More formally known as the S.2556 Act, the WOOFF Act prohibits putting live animals in...

Alternative therapies are becoming more and more commonplace in Western society as people turn to everything from essential oil use to traditional Chinese herbs to cure or alleviate a variety of ailments. This focus on natural or alternative healing...

In November 2008, Michigan became the thirteenth state to legalize medical marijuana. As the use of marijuana becomes increasingly commonplace in Michigan, and across the rest of the country, it’s important to remember that the substance poses a specific...

Adopting a dog is one of the best feelings imaginable (we think probably THE best!). It’s exciting adding a new member to the family and getting to know the unique personality of your furry friend. However, a lot of thought should go into making this big...