New Products

In our industry products are being changed or newly introduced regularly. New Flea, Tick, Heartworm and intestinal products have come on the scene.

We will be promoting Vectra3D, which kills fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes for dog patients. We will carry Trifexis, which kills heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and fleas. Proheart6 is a 6 month injectable heartworm preventative option for dogs.

We will encourage the use of Revolution in cats due to the new evidence showing a greater number of cats, both indoor and outdoor, having disease from Heartworms. Cats and dogs should be on year-round prevention for internal and external parasites based on recommendations from the Heartworm Symposium and CAPC.

Because each pet is unique, ask about what the best prevention choices are for your pet and his or her unique situation.

Highlight on Dr. Jeff Klemens

Dr. Jeff Klemens has now been with the hospital for five years. He has been a great addition to our staff and is one of the best veterinarians in the area.

He is a die-hard Miami Dolphins fan, avid gamer and card player, movie buff and traveler. He loves to cook, sample cuisine from other cultures and will happily try anything once.

We are glad to honor Dr. Jeff Klemens this May for all the hard work and dedication he brings to Michigan City Animal Hospital. 

Bacon: Pot Bellied Pig

Symptoms / Problems

Not eating for more than 5 days, not able to keep food or water down.

What was unique about this case?

202 lbs. patient so we were initially unable to get him into the clinic.  Sedated him in the back of the owner’s SUV and carried him into hospital.  Difficult to treat in hospital, not able to keep IV fluids going after surgery if needed.

Procedure Performed

After sedation brought into hospital and did exploratory surgery.  Found and removed large object which was a large kitchen towel.  This was causing a complete blockage.

Results

Bacon recovered well and was eating and acting well.  He was going for walks again on his trails in the woods within two weeks.

Pets & Lawn Fertilizer

When you’re caring for your lawn this spring, be sure to read the fine print on your fertilizer package. Some of the most common lawn fertilizers can be toxic to your pets, causing a variety of symptoms if breathed in or ingested. Most fertilizers recommend keeping pets and children off the grass for at least 3 days after application, and sometimes longer. Before you apply fertilizer, read the instructions carefully, and follow all manufacturer recommendations. When possible, use pet-safe and child-safe fertilizers, because they’ve been formulated to keep your family safe from toxins.

Pets & Easter Lilies

Lilies are a popular Easter flower, but did you know that they can actually be toxic to your pet? Like the Christmas poinsettias, lilies can attract the attention of your pet, especially cats, and then have a toxic effect when ingested. Keep those Easter lilies far from your pet's reach this season, or look into artificial options. The art of artificial flowers have gotten so advanced that your guests won't be able to tell the difference...and your pet will be safe.

Tomorrow is 'If Pets Had Thumbs Day'

March is Poison Prevention Month

March is Poison Prevention Month! Did you know that some of the foods we eat every day can actually be toxic to our pets, such as avocado, macadamia nuts, and even grapes? We encourage you to invest in some delicious, pet-safe treats and avoid feeding any table scraps to your pet, in order to avoid accidental poisoning. Keep your pet safe and healthy this March!