Services

Vaccinations and General Pet Care

New clients are always welcome to update or begin their pet’s protection with us. You will be provided with proof of any vaccinations we administer.

Puppies and kittens should begin their vaccinations at 6 to 8 weeks of age and get them monthly until they are 4 months old. After that they require annual boosters.

Rabies vaccinations begin at 4 to 6 month of age.

We are also ready to treat any problems your pet may develop- whether you live near us or are visiting the area. Just call our office for an appointment.


Emergency Care - 24 Hours a Day 7 Days a Week

After-hours veterinary services are available though our office any time. Call our 24 hour phone number: 231-587-0520


Surgery

Surgeries are performed most week days.

We perform a wide variety of surgical procedures, including, but not limited to, neutering, spaying, declawing, growth removals, abdominal exploratories, as well as some orthopedic procedures.

We offer pre-anesthetic blood work, surgical IV fluids to be administered during the procedure as well as pain medication to go home to keep your pet comfortable during its recovery. Pre-anesthetic testing is beneficial in knowing if there are any underlying problems before we actually administer anesthetics. This would be important for elective surgeries and would help us better make decisions on use of anesthetics for your pet.

Also available is up-to-date monitoring equipment for the safety of your pet, as well as circulating water blankets to avoid hypothermia and aid in faster recovery.

Surgeries may be scheduled by calling our office or using our Registration Forms


Pharmacy

Our well-stocked pharmacy will be able to fill your prescription immediately after seeing Dr. Ackler. Instructions are clearly printed and gone over with you.

We recommend calling ahead to refill prescriptions – it will be waiting when you arrive.

You can also use the Prescription Refill Request form on this website. Fill out and fax to our office at 231-587-1051.


Laboratory and X-Rays

Most testing that your pet will need in order to provide the right treatment can be performed on site at our well equipped laboratory. We have equipment that can analyze your pet’s organ profile, CBC or electrolyte status on site also.

Don’t forget to have your dog tested for Heartworms annually.

We are fully equipped to take and develop x-rays on site. This greatly assists in treatments. We have staff well trained in performing this procedure and soothing your pet during the process.


Hospital Care

Whether for just one night or a longer stay, your pet will get the best care possible in our veterinary hospital.

Administration of medication, fluids and other hospital services are all available.

We have a licensed veterinary technician, as well as several well-trained assistants, to help monitor and take care of your pet while in our hospital.


Dental Care

Why suffer from your pet’s bad breath when something as simple as cleaning their teeth may solve the problem. Teeth cleaning using our up-to-date equipment can be scheduled any week day.

Dental disease is also proven to cause heart problems, septicemias (bacteria in the blood stream), as well as abcesses and sores within other internal organs.

Just like us, pets require annual teeth cleaning and benefit greatly from frequent brushing. If you can see discoloration on your pet’s teeth, then they need to be cleaned.

With every dental, hard calculus is removed from your pet’s teeth with a hand scaler. Then we use an ultrasonic scaler to clean sub-gingivally (beneath the gum line). The teeth are then polished with a flavored pumice to remove any etching that may be on the surface of the teeth. Finally, the depth of any pockets between teeth and gum tissue are measured and recorded for future comparison.

We carry a variety of tools for cleaning your pet’s teeth at home, as well as foods and medications designed especially to keep tartar from building up on their teeth.

Call our office at 231-587-0520 for more information or to schedule a procedure.


Microchipping

Use of the Microchipping national registry is an important tool in locating a lost pet.

Insertion of the microchip is a simple process performed while you wait, then you submit the necessary information to the national Registry. You are issued an identification tag with registration information.


House calls

For those that are not able to bring their pet to our office, arrangements can be made to have Dr. Ackler visit their home to provide simple procedures, vaccinations or heartworm checks.


Euthanasia

When the time comes that you need this service, our compassionate staff provides treatment in a most caring manner. We have a quiet area away from the hustle of the office for your privacy.

You can be with your pet for the procedure, wait in a private office or leave your dog or cat in our care.

If your plans do not include burial, arrangements can be made for cremation through our office.


Pet Supplies and Medications

Protection from fleas and ticks is an important part of caring for your pet. You can purchase the supplies from us to safe guard your pet and home. Our knowledgeable staff will be glad to offer assistance and information.

We also carry a variety of items such as specialized shampoos, ear cleaning solution, dental supplies, collars, leashes and more.


Boarding

Overnight or day care, boarding is available by reservation at 231-587-0520. We are glad to accept walk-in boarders provided we have space and are able to verify current vaccinations.

See the Boarding section on this web site for more information, or check out our online form


Grooming

We provide a clean, modern grooming facility for your pet to visit. See the section on Grooming for more information.