Veterinary Links

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

Abba-Ark Animal Clinic
William Koelsch, DVM
5890 N. Huron Road
Pinconning, MI  48650
(989) 879-2223

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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