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Summer is here and our pets are feeling the heat! Instead of placing them in front of a fan in your air-conditioned home all summer, you should still go outside to play and exercise, but take some precautions. Here are our team's tips to help keep your furry friend...

When summer rolls around, you may be in the mood for a new haircut. While the summer chop may help you beat the heat, shaving your furry friend can do more harm than good. Instead, follow our team's summertime grooming tips.   #1: Avoid shaving double-coated...

Now that the weather is warming up in Michigan, there's no better time to pack up your tent and camp out in nature with your four-legged friend. But before you hit the trials, our team at Prelesnik Animal Hospital wants to remind you of the following tips to ensure...

Have you ever considered adding a second pet to your family? June is National Foster a Pet Month, so you may be extra motivated to add a new furry companion to your household. But before you start the pet foster parent application process, how do you know if fostering...

Pollen season in Michigan is in full bloom, meaning seasonal allergies may be affecting both you and your pet. While you may be sneezing and rubbing your watery, itchy eyes, springtime allergens may also be wreaking havoc on your pet's skin. Seasonal allergies appear...

May 2 to 8 is Dog Anxiety Awareness Week, and our team at Prelesnik Animal Hospital wants to help you learn how to spot potential anxiety signs in your dog so you can help them get the support they need. Anxiety signs in dogs Anxiety signs in dogs can be subtle. If...

Did you know that April is National Heartworm Awareness Month? To celebrate, our team is covering some common heartworm myths, to help pet owners understand the importance of year-round prevention.    Myth: Only dogs get heartworms Truth: Heartworms can infect...

Whenever you leave your pet to go on an errand, you want to ensure your furry pal is entertained so you may reach for a chew toy to toss. But, some of those tasty chews can be dangerous for your pet's teeth. Here's our team's list of what chew toys are safe and unsafe...

We know your pooch probably loves to visit the local dog park! While it is great to get out with your four-legged friend and have fun, we want you to be able to do it safely. We have made a list of three potential dangers of the dog park!    #1: Professionals do...

Did you know March is Pet Poison Prevention Month? In honor of this month and spring being right around the corner, we want to educate you on common items you could find out in your garden that could be potentially dangerous to your pet!   Pesticides and...