Why Working Dogs Need Different Veterinary Care

Why Working Dogs Need Different Veterinary Care

They wake up before sunrise, cover miles of rough terrain, and put in a full day’s work—rain, mud, or freezing temperatures. Whether your dog herds cattle, guards livestock, flushes pheasants, or retrieves waterfowl from icy marshes, one thing is clear: the veterinary care for working dogs looks very different from what a couch-dwelling companion needs.  […]

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Spring Activity Tips to Keep Alpena Dogs Strong, Fit, and Comfortable

Spring Activity Tips to Keep Alpena Dogs Strong, Fit, and Comfortable

Spring is here in Alpena, which means the frigid temps are starting to warm into better weather. Warmer temperatures mean it’s a great time to get yourself and your dogs moving again! April also happens to be Canine Fitness Month, which is a great excuse to come out of winter hibernation and get your pups […]

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Boost Your Alpena Pet’s Mental Health This Winter

Boost Your Alpena Pet’s Mental Health This Winter

Winter in Northern Michigan means shorter days, colder temps, and (lots) more time spent indoors. But your pet’s needs for both physical and mental stimulation don’t just disappear during this time.  As your trusted Alpena, MI vet, Switzer Veterinary Clinic has tips to help pet parents focus on pet mental health. 

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Puppy Potty Training Tips

Puppy Potty Training Tips

Is there anything more exciting—and deliciously exhausting—than bringing home a new puppy? We think not. But there are plenty of hurdles to jump, too—like potty training, better known as the Mt. Everest of puppyhood.  But don’t fret! With a hefty dose of patience and our puppy potting training tips, the process can be easier than […]

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Why is My Dog Throwing Up Yellow Foam?

Why is My Dog Throwing Up Yellow Foam?

The day’s off to a calm start—until your pup suddenly delivers a surprise puddle of yellow foam and strolls off like it’s business as usual. Understandably, your alarm bells go off. Is it something they ate? Is it serious? At Switzer Veterinary Clinic, we hear this question often, and we’re here to help you decode […]

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