Veterinary Links

Compliments of Bay County Animal Control
Veterinarian clinics in Bay County
Alphabetically listed

                                                                                              Bangor Veterinary Clinic
                                                                                                 Griffith Acker, DVM
                                                                                                 Carol Musselman, DVM
                                                                                                 Kay Shorkey, DVM
                                                                                                     3917 N. Euclid
                                                                                                  Bay City, MI 48706
                                                                                                    (989) 686-0802

Bay Animal Hospital
Gary Bailor, DVM
Bruce Francke, DVM
Steve VanOchten, DVM
Kristen Smith, DVM
637 W. Center Road
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 893-4549

Bay Valley Animal Hospital
Philip Engelhardt, DVM
John VanDaele, DVM
6015 West Side Saginaw Road
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-0703

Euclid Veterinary Hospital, PC
Sharon Grappin, DVM
1300 S. Euclid Avenue
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-4700

Linwood Veterinary Clinic
Philip Engelhardt, DVM
201 W. Center
Linwood, MI 48634
(989) 697-5248

Pine Veterinary Clinic
Mark Bash, DVM
811 N. Pine Road
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 892-8517

Tri-City Animal Hospital
Mark Zimmer, DVM
1699 E. Midland Road
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-2625

Valley Animal Clinic
Craig Freysinger, DVM
Cheryl Gahrs, DVM
937 W. Midland Road
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-2551

VetMed
3764 E. Wilder
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-4877

Please be a responsible pet owner by having
medical treatment and preventative care given
whenever it is necessary.

GENERAL CARE

HEARTWORM
· Dogs should be blood tested for heartworm once a year.
· Dogs should be on a heartworm preventative as prescribed by your veterinarian.

INTESTINAL PARASITES
· Yearly fecal checks by your veterinarian are recommended.

FEEDING
·          Try to use a name brand product.
·          Bag feeding recommendations are almost always 25-30% over ideal.

DENTAL CARE
·          Daily to weekly brushing is recommended.
·          Dentistry as needed.
·          Hard food - chew toys - NO BONES!

VACCINATIONS

DOGS
·          Start at 5-6 weeks of age.
·          Vaccine should include Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, Leptospirosis,
        and Coronavirus.
·          Should be repeated at 3 to 4 week intervals until the pup/kitten is 17 to 18 weeks of age
        or older, then on an annual basis.
·       Rabies vaccination at 3 - 4 months boostered as suggested by your veterinarian.
·          Required by Law to be rabies vaccinated and licensed.

CATS

•     Start at 6 weeks of age.
•     Vaccine should include Feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia.
•     Should be repeated at 3 to 4 week intervals until 14 weeks of age or older,
      then on an annual basis.
•     Leukemia vaccines (series of 2) are usually given at the last two kitten vaccinations,
      then yearly. It is recommended to
      test for leukemia before vaccinations program is started.
•       Rabies vaccination at 3 - 4 months boostered as suggested by your veterinarian.
•     Required by Law to be rabies vaccinated and licensed.

FERRETS
·          Vaccinate against canine distemper every 3 to 4 weeks until 14 weeks of age
        and then annually.
·          Vaccinate against rabies by 12 weeks of age, then every year as Required by Law.

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Great Lakes Pet Emergencies: (989) 752-1960
Poison Control Center (MI): 1-800-764-7661
(TTY - for Deaf Only): 1-800-356-3232
National Poison Control Center: (900) 443-0000

BAY COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL & SHELTER
LIVINGSTON, BAY CITY, MI 48708
(989) 894-0679

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