Although dog fur goes a long way toward keeping your pup warm, our Michigan winters sometimes require something more. A cornerstone of winter pet safety is making sure your dog is warm enough to handle frigid winter temperatures. Luckily, your friends at Union Lake...

Cancer--it’s a word no dog owner ever wants to hear. Unfortunately, cancer in pets is becoming more common because pets are living longer than ever. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), about half of dogs over the age of 10 will develop...

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and we want to share tips on caring for a diabetic pet. Pets with diabetes require a little extra care and attention. When you know what to do, though, you can keep them healthy (and happy) for many years to come.  Work Closely...

Cat Ear Infection: Symptoms, Causes, and Cures   Cats make it really hard to determine when something is off with them. Their natural desire to hide any potential weaknesses makes it easy to miss signs of a problem.    While some ailments will clear up on...

5 Things a Dog DNA Test Can Tell You   Have you considered a dog DNA test? As caring pet owners, we might know everything there is to know about our dog’s current day-to-day schedule and personality. But most dogs come to us from somewhere else. That means there...

Keywords: estate planning for petsPlanning for the future can help minimize stress, headaches, and difficulty making decisions. Although planning for what happens after your death might feel a little macabre, it is a way to ensure your final wishes are met. Estate...

If you are looking to reduce your carbon footprint and live a more eco-friendly life, you might not realize the way you care for your pet could be halting your progress. With a little bit of awareness and effort, you can be an environmentally-friendly pet owner with a...

A large part of responsible pet ownership revolves around financial commitments. From food to veterinary care to grooming and boarding, creating a budget gives you a clearer image of the true costs of owning a pet. Union Lake Veterinary Hospital is here to help you...

Although domestication has changed many things about dogs and their behaviors, there are certain instincts that tend to come out that might not make sense to some pet owners. Resource guarding, or “possessive aggression,” is an innate behavior that can show up in dogs...

At Union Lake Veterinary Hospital, we believe in using a variety of resources to help your dog live the happiest and healthiest life possible. Victory Visits teach your pets how to feel more comfortable at the vet while also showing them how to give consent for the...