“Parvo-Like” Illness in Michigan
*UPDATE: Additional tests were run at a lab and discovered the dogs did in fact have parvovirus. It is unclear why the immediate test results were negative. The affected dogs did not have a history of complete vaccination. From MDARD’s update: “This situation is complex because although the dogs displayed clinical signs suggestive of parvovirus,…
Expanding Approaches
At Michigan City Animal Hospital we are always looking for new or better ways to help your pets. These are some treatment options that can reduce, supplement, or replace current medications, giving additional benefits. We have seen these treatments be successful and give our patients improvement when used as a part of the overall approach….
Pets Enhance Our Quality Of Life
There is no denying that pets are a huge responsibility—their life is literally in your hands, and it is up to you to make sure they have everything they need to live a happy, healthy life. And yet, our pets do so much for us seemingly without even trying. Taking care of them gives us…
MCAH Adds CT Scanning
We are now offering the ability for pets to get a CT scan done in-house. The CT scan allows veterinarians to see objects with more detail than with x-rays or ultrasounds and in 3D. We are one of the first veterinarians in the country to offer this cutting edge service, allowing us to “see” through…
Thank You to our Local Police
Here at Michigan City Animal Hospital we strive to help our community anyway possible especially when it comes to service animals. The Michigan City Police Department recently put out a press release asking for community help. Due to unfortunate circumstances, the handler for K9 Officer Axel is unable to continue being his handler. A new…
Socializing Your Puppy at Home
With coronavirus requiring social distancing between humans, new puppy owners are finding it harder to make sure their puppy learns about the great big world. But it is possible to provide your puppy with much-needed experiences even while you’re social distancing — and have fun while doing it! During this coronavirus pandemic, you can take…
COVID-19: Current Process
Unfortunately, the Coronavirus Pandemic has adversely affected all of our lives. As the owner of Michigan City Animal Hospital, the safety of my clients, patients and staff is always at the forefront of my mind. We have come up with what we feel is best to provide medical care for your pet as well as…
COVID-19 Announcement
At Michigan City Animal Hospital the health and safety of our clients, patients and staff are our first priority. We want to share information with you about how we continue to operate safely and effectively. Though we have always had strict sanitizing guidelines, we have implemented additional cleaning practices to reduce risk. We are also…
Prescription for a High Quality Life: Pet
Pets Enhance Our Lives in Ways We Can Hardly Imagine There is no denying that pets are a huge responsibility—their life is literally in your hands, and it is up to you to make sure they have everything they need to live a happy, healthy life. And yet, our pets do so much for us…
Winter Pet Safety
Keep Pets Indoors and Warm The best prescription for winter’s woes is to keep your dog or cat inside with you and your family. The happiest dogs are those who are taken out frequently for walks and exercise but kept inside the rest of the time. Don’t Leave Pets Outdoors When the Temperature Drops During…
