New Ultrasound
We have now added a new ultrasound to our practice. This allows for better image quality and detail for small animal and equine reproduction, musculoskeletal and abdomen.
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Canine Influenza
There have been 70 confirmed cases of Canine Influenza in the State of Michigan, 6 in Livingston County. A vaccine is available, please contact our office for more information. Canine Influenza: Pet Owners’ Guide
West Nile Virus Update
It is not too late! West Nile Virus is in Livingston County. A horse in the Fowlerville area died from it July 21, 2017. Please update your horse’s vaccine if they were last vaccinated over 12 months ago against West Nile Virus.
Laser Therapy
Howell Animal Hospital welcomes a Class IV (the most powerful laser available) therapeutic laser! The therapeutic laser is licensed for all species. It can help decrease pain and inflammation associated with arthritis, ligament and tendon injuries, to improve wound healing both post surgical and traumatic, as well as sore backs. It is a good complement to Dr […]
Coggins Forms
Attention Equine customers: We offer digital coggins thru Global Vetlink. Owners can download their results from the website www.myvetlink.com
Enhanced radiographic capabilities
We have enhanced our radiographic capabilities with the addition of digital radiography for both the small animal and equine patient. This allows for on the farm diagnosis, improved quality of films and the ability to take additional images if needed. Equine prepurchase exams are made easier with this technology.
Canine Influenza Outbreak in the Midwest
Many of our clients are asking about the recent outbreak of Canine Influenza that has been in the news a lot lately. First, it should be said that there have been no reported cases in Michigan. Canine Influenza is not a reportable disease, like Tuberculosis. It has received such a significant amount of attention, if […]
Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis
There have been cases of Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE), commonly called sleeping sickness in southern Michigan. If your horse has not been vaccinated in the past 6 months, please be advised a booster is recomended. EEE is a highly fatal mosquito spread neurological disease. Good insect repellants, sheets and fans can aid in protection. EEE is not contagious from horse to horse.
Breaking Vaccine News: West Nile Virus and Potomac Horse Fever
West Nile Virus Now we have a ten year pattern of disease and response to vaccine. The vaccine has performed very well. The new recommendation is to reduce vaccine from biannual to annual with these exceptions: Horses shipped to the south for the winter. Immuno-compromised like horses with Cushings disease and immature horses three years […]