Loving Care Animal Clinic

10/15/2026

🎃 Something spooky is lurking in the autumn leaves... and it’s not just Halloween decorations! 🕸️

As the weather cools down in Michigan, you might think parasite season is over. But don't let the crisp fall air trick you—ticks and fleas are still out there seeking a warm host. These tiny terrors are surprisingly resilient to the cold:

🩸 Ticks wake up and actively hunt whenever the temperature creeps up to just 40°F.
🩸 Fleas are frightfully stubborn and can survive outdoors in chilling lows down to 28°F–30°F!

Keep the creepy crawlers away from your pets by sticking to year-round protection. We highly recommend guarding your dogs with Simparica Trio and your cats with Revolution Plus all through the winter months.

Have a safe, happy, and bite-free Halloween! 🐾🍂👻

10/08/2026

Nothing ruins a pet’s week quite like the vet handing over the notorious plastic cone. Suddenly, your dog or cat is a walking bulldozer, taking out your shins and spilling their water bowl. But every cloud has a silver lining, and in this case, that lining is pure comedic gold. Grab your camera and your sense of humor—here are the funniest ways to turn your pet’s temporary cone into an unforgettable costume:

The 1-year-old golden retriever was put in the cone because he kept licking his surgery incision

09/30/2026

🧡Orange Shirt Day is observed annually on September 30 as a time to honor the indigenous children who survived or lost their lives in the federal Indian boarding school and residential school systems. Michigan had 8 boarding school
The first opened in 1823 and the last one closed in 1983.

09/29/2026

We found a special necklace in our parking lot that says “40 years” on it. Please call us at (231) 335-1911 to identify if this is yours!

09/28/2026

Today is World Rabies Day.

Rabies is 100% fatal but 100% preventable. Please call us today 231-335-1911 if your dog or cat is overdue or coming due for his or her rabies vaccination. Together, we can all stop this disease. Go to rabiesaware.com for more educational information.

09/25/2026

Today in honor of Native American Day, we wanted to share a special message authored by our team member, Kori (who is also featured in the lovely photo below!).

The 4th Friday in September is Michigan’s Indian day. Today we recognize, celebrate and honor Michigan's 12 Native American tribes, known as the Anishinaabe or “original people.” Their incredible leadership and community contributions have helped and continue to shape our great state. Join us in celebration of the: Ojibwe (Chippewa) “keepers of the ceremonies and song” Odawa (Ottawa) “keepers of the trade” and Bodéwadmi (Potawatomi) “keepers of the fire”. Chi Migwetch Ndenwémagenek

09/21/2026

Rules are rules. If a wagon full of puppies rolls in, we must cuddle them!!

09/18/2026

You all know we have a Dr. Avery…..well, here is Avery the dog! He was the bestest boy for his exam today!

09/18/2026

It can be hard to resist interacting with a service dog – we know! ...

09/16/2026

Responsible Dog Ownership Month is a great time to celebrate your dog and practice your own responsible dog ownership. Here are seven ways to get started.