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When you commit to care for a pet, you know that you are responsible for whatever comes along with taking care of your new family member. Most people, though, didn’t want to care for any unwelcome hitchhikers that might decide to make their home on that pet. Flea and tick prevention is an important part of care for Alpena pets, and knowing how to keep ticks out of your home is essential for harmony in the household!

Without realizing it, there are many toxins your pets might come into contact with on a daily basis. Pet Poison Prevention Month helps owners identify and remove toxins to help you avoid a dangerous and scary situation. 

Equine dental care is an important element of overall health and wellness. When we can examine a horse every 6-12 months, we are likely to catch issues in and around the mouth, and hinder the development of various equine dental issues. Even with regular checkups, however, sometimes dental issues can still develop. The good news is that regular exams can bring relief, promote equine oral health, and lead to greater overall wellness. 

Herd health is an important element of being responsible for a lot of animals. Routine veterinary checks should be a top priority to find any potential health issues early. Because of the importance and benefits of proactive herd management, we provide this service to local livestock owners. 

Old Man Winter has arrived, and that means it’s time for a friendly refresher on the best ways to practice winter pet safety, both indoors and out. Check out these tips from our team at Switzer Veterinary Clinic to help keep your furry friends safe and warm during Michigan’s coldest season.

Deer hunting season is an exciting time for hunters in Alpena, MI, and the surrounding areas. 

There’s nothing like getting out into nature and harvesting meat right off the land. But even if you don’t participate in this popular fall activity, it can pose risks to pets who spend any amount of time outside, whether that’s at home or on a trail.

The team at Switzer Veterinary Clinic wants to help keep your pets safe this year, whether you need to know how to protect pets during hunting or just want general deer hunting season pet safety tips. 

At Switzer Veterinary Clinic, we prioritize disease prevention for all companion pets and farm animals. In this blog, our team explains the importance of species-specific pet vaccines and pet parasite medicine for a lifetime of optimal health and happiness.

Living by the lake has lots of upsides, but sometimes the insect population that comes along with those perks can be less-than-great. As pet lovers, our staff at Switzer Veterinary Clinic want to be sure that our fellow animal caretakers are equipped with heartworm prevention tips for the mosquito population here in Alpena, Michigan.

Pet wellness is essential for all animals, not just cats and dogs. Farm animals should be examined by a veterinarian at least once a year, even if the animals seem perfectly healthy. 

At Switzer Veterinary Clinic, our mobile unit contains the equipment and supplies needed to provide farm animals with general wellness exams, herd health visits, diagnostic tests, and some surgeries. We also treat chickens and small goats at our clinic in Alpena. 

In this blog, our team explains why pet wellness is essential for farm animals and the things you can do between visits to keep your farm animals healthy.

The approach to a pet’s overall health and wellness hinges on preventing a variety of illnesses. Without prevention, pets may be vulnerable to easily avoidable parasites, contagious diseases, unwanted litters, and even permanent loss or separation. 

We still have many weeks of summer heat and humidity in front of us, and ticks are in full force here in Michigan. Preventing Lyme disease remains a high priority for responsible pet owners, and Switzer Veterinary Clinic is here to help.