www.baypinesvet.net
www.baypinesvet.net
Welcome To Bay Pines Online
Emergency Care
The Bay Pines Veterinary Group offers 24-hour emergency care. Our clinics are not staffed 24 hours a day so all you need to do after hours is call 231-347-4552. Our answering service will then page the doctor on call. All emergencies are are handled at the Bay Pines Clinic at 8769 M-119 (near the Harbor Springs airport). To read more about situations that might require emergency care, Click Here..
Boarding and Grooming
If you are looking for a home away from home for your furry family member while you're out of town, Bay Pines Boarding has just what your looking for.
And if Sparky needs a bath and cut, Bay Pines has two professional groomers available to make your pet look Westminster ready. Read More..
Show Us Your Pet!
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Why Choose Laser Surgery?
Laser surgery can help your dog or cat recover more quickly with less complications. And using laser surgery to declaw is the most humane treatment for your cat. Dr. David Zehnder explains the benefits of Bay Pines laser surgery. Read More..
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The Bay Pines Veterinary Group is a full service practice with three locations to serve you. Our staff of six experienced veterinarians is here to provide you and your pet with medical, preventative and emergency care. From routine vaccinations and heartworm testing to surgeries, illness or accidents. you'll find the Bay Pine Group staff ready to help.
The Bay Pines Veterinary Group includes Bay Pines Veterinary Clinic in Harbor Springs, Lake Street Veterinary Clinic in Boyne City and Pellston Veterinary Clinic in Pellston.
Bay Pines Veterinary Clinic 8769 M-119 Harbor Springs Mi (231)- 347- 4552
Lake Street Veterinary Clinic 500 N.Lake St Boyne City Mi (231)- 582- 6266
Pellston Veterinary Clinic 421 Stimpson Pellston Mi (231)- 539- 7113
We also provide complete boarding, grooming and daycare services.
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A quick guide to information you might need for your family's furry members.
Dog Training and Puppy Training... Start Off On the Right Foot
A dog can be your best friend... no doubt about it. But to insure that your best friend is also everyone else's best friend, we highly recommend that you consider training for your puppy. There are a number of trainers in our area that offer puppy classes. Puppy classes give your dog a chance to learn socialization and basic obedience at an early age, before they develop leadership issues. Remember, you are the leader of your pack, and establishing that relationship when your dog is still a puppy will make your experience with your dog a much happier experience for you both.
Another issue we see frequently is canine aggression issues. Aggression issues should never be taken lightly and usually escalate quickly. If your dog is showing an aggression issue, please see a trainer immediately for help before your dog acts in a dangerous way. Once a dog bites, it is very hard to regain the trust of your friends and neighbors, not to mention the legal ramifications you may face. Dog aggression can be treated successfully, but it takes the help of an experienced trainer to nip this dangerous trait quickly. If your dog is showing signs of aggression, see a trainer or speak to your vet immediately.
Dog Trainers in our area include:
Ann Greenawald/Positive Puppy and Adult Dog Obedience Classes private and group lessions
231-526-7607
Patty Crichton/Northwoods Dog Training private and group classes, aggressive dog program
231-439-0365 dogtraining@hotmail.com
And if you are thinking about a new dog, think about adopting from one of our great shelters.
The Little Traverse Bay Humane Society www.ltbhs.com
Charlevoix County Humane Society www.charlevoixhumane.org
Petoskey Veterinarians
Petoskey Veterinarians
Petoskey Veterinarians
If you love to travel with your pet, bring them with you on your next visit Up North. The following area hotels offer pet friendly rooms. Please discuss your needs directly with them when you make reservations.
Traveling Up North With Your Pet?
Springtime is arriving and with it comes MOSQUITOES !! To most of us, they are a nuisance … but to your dog and cat, they can be a deadly enemy. It just takes one or two mosquito bites to cause a deadly infection in your pet. The mosquito carries the Heartworm Parasite in its mouthparts. When it bites your pet, it transmits the parasite into your pet. It then migrates to their heart and arteries in the lungs and develops into spaghetti-like worms. These worms clog up the valves in the heart and vessels in the lungs, and eventually cause heart failure and even death.
As scary as it sounds, prevention is VERY easy. Every spring your dog should be tested by your pet’s veterinarian. (Cats are not as easily tested, so they are usually not done.) Then, between the months of May and November (Northern Michigan mosquito season,) both cats and dogs may be put on a monthly preventative to protect them from developing the disease. If you travel south for the winter, your pet’s should be on treatment year around.
Dogs that are outside all the time are VERY prone to developing the disease. Symptoms include coughing, exercise intolerance and difficulty breathing … however, some animals exhibit NO symptoms at all.
If your pet gets the disease, the cost of treatment can be very expensive. Cats usually need open-heart surgery, while dogs are given a very potent medication and need to be kept quiet for 3 months. And, even though treatment is performed, some animals can die suddenly from treatment complications.
Therefore, prevention is the BEST plan !! Treat your pets with monthly preventative during the mosquito season. Try to reduce the number of mosquitoes in your pet’s environment by eliminating their breeding sites. Mosquitoes love stagnant water, so tip over anything that builds up rainwater in your yard. A small investment today could avoid a very costly and life-threatening situation in the future. Be proactive !!
Spring is Heartworm Season for Dogs and Cats !!
Birchwood Inn, Harbor Springs 800-530-9955
Comfort Inn, Petoskey 231-347-3220
Days Inn, Petoskey 866-439-9707
Dickson’s Lodge, Walloon Lake 231-535-2415
Econo Lodge, Petoskey 231-348-3324
Holiday Inn Express, Petoskey 888-497-0105
Also… area campgrounds that are pet friendly include the Petoskey State Park, Young State Park in Boyne City, Magnus Park in Petoskey and the Petoskey KOA.
If you’re boating, don’t forget your dog’s life preserver!