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
PLEASE SPAY & NEUTER