Tick Awareness and Prevention for Alpena Pets 

Tick Awareness and Prevention for Alpena Pets 

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 […]

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Pet Poison Prevention Month: Essential Tips for Alpena Pet Owners in March

Pet Poison Prevention Month: Essential Tips for Alpena Pet Owners in March

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. 

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Maximizing Herd Health: Expert Wellness Care for Farm Animals in 2025

Maximizing Herd Health: Expert Wellness Care for Farm Animals in 2025

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. 

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Winter Pet Safety Tips

Winter Pet Safety Tips

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.

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Keeping Your Pet Safe During Deer Hunting Season in Alpena, MI

Keeping Your Pet Safe During Deer Hunting Season in Alpena, MI

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 […]

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Vaccines and Parasite Prevention for Alpena Pets

Vaccines and Parasite Prevention for Alpena Pets

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.

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Heartworm Awareness: Protecting Your Pets in Alpena from Mosquito-Borne Disease

Heartworm Awareness: Protecting Your Pets in Alpena from Mosquito-Borne Disease

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.

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The Importance of Wellness Checks for Farm Animals

The Importance of Wellness Checks for Farm Animals

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 […]

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Protecting Your Pet: Understanding and Preventing Lyme Disease In Alpena, Michigan

Protecting Your Pet: Understanding and Preventing Lyme Disease In Alpena, Michigan

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 […]

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Paws and Play: A Guide to Pet-Friendly Adventures in Alpena, Michigan

Paws and Play: A Guide to Pet-Friendly Adventures in Alpena, Michigan

People outside of Michigan might think that all of our preferred recreation activities center on the Great Lakes. Although we love Lake Huron as much as anyone, there’s also so much more to our geographic location—and plenty of spots for pet-friendly adventures. Between beach explorations, charming towns, scenic trails, and nearby forests, there’s something for […]

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