Brighton Animal Hospital

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For after hours emergency care AEC (Novi): 248-348-1788, MSU Emer.: 517-353-5420, Ann-Arbor: 734-971-8774

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Lori and Deanne are a few of the smiling faces you will see behind the desk, always happy to see you and your pet.

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Heather preparing a urine sample for urinalysis. During the day we prepare a lot of samples for various tests. In this area heartworm tests, fecal exams, ear cytology, lump cytology, blood profiles and urinalysis are prepared.

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Here in one of our exam rooms, Heather & Louise take a look in the patient's ear for infection. We offer 5 comfortable exam rooms & aim to keep your wait as minimal as possible.

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This is our second surgical suite which was just added a few years ago and includes the latest surgical and monitoring equipment. Outside the surgical suite is two new treatment areas as well as many new recovery units.

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Here Julie & Sharon are drawing blood for one of the many profiles Brighton Animal Hospital offers. We offer many profiles we can run in-house as well as panels sent to outside labs. This area is where most blood draws, nail trims, ear cleanings and non-surgical treatments take place.

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This is the conference room where our highly qualified staff will contact clients as well as research any questions or concerns you may have regarding your pet.

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This is our comfort room - an additional exam room located in a quiet area of the clinic where we perform humane euthanasia, in which the owner may be present for the procedure if they would like to.

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Here is another view in the comfort room. This room allows you to take as much time as you like with your pet before and after the procedure. There is a direct line to our staff should you need us at anytime. There is also a private entrance and exit to this room if you would like to use it.

News and Announcements: Visit us on Facebook! Look for our Facebook only specials! Purchase a Pet ID Card for only $3.20 for the month of October! It will include your pet's vital information, vaccine due dates, hospital information and more. These are great to keep in your wallet if you need vaccine info for the groomer or kennel, your pet gets lost or just to keep the hospital info close at hand. You can go on to your Pet Portal and send us a message or just give us a call. Upload a picture of your pet(s) on your Pet Portal account and that photo will appear on the ID card as well. Check out the great deals on our online store: You can also refill your prescriptons online now! FREE SHIPPING on all flea, tick and heartworm preventatives as well as many pain medications. When you order a prescription diet, shipping is only $4.95 for your entire order! Drawing for $25 gift card: Provide us with your e-mail address so that we can send you e-mail reminders for your pet's medical services by e-mail and help us go green! By providing your e-mail address we will enter you in a drawing for a $25 gift card to a local restaurant. We will be holding the drawings on September 30th and October 31st. Pet Gallery: Please take a moment to add a photo of your pet to the Pet Gallery. We would love to see all of your great pictures of your pets! Make sure to add pictures of your pets dressed up for Halloween on our Pet Gallery and Facebook! Staff Meetings: We close 1 to 2 Thursdays per month from 12:30 - 2:30 so if you need to pick up medications or anything else at that time you may want to call ahead to make sure we will be open. Sorry for any inconvenience. Referral Program: Referrals are both appreciated and rewarded. Refer your family or friends to us and receive a gift as a token of our appreciation. Just have them put your name in the "referred by" section on their new client form. October is National Pet Wellness Month! For more information go to http://www.npwm.com. Recall of Blue Buffalo Food: Blue Buffalo is recalling their Wildnerness Canine Chicken, Basics Canine Salmon and Large Breed Adult Canine products. The recall is due to high levels of Vitamin D. They recommend having your dog seen by a veterinarian if you notice any adverse reactions to the recalled products such as excessive water intake, excessive urination and in some cases vomiting. Blue Buffalo will reimburse any veterinary or testing expenses related to an illness caused by these products. For more information go to http://www.bluebuffalo.com/news/vitamin-d-voluntary-recall.shtml. Get your support ribbon leashes and collars: 10% of the sales from the pink ribbon leashes and collars will go to Susan G. Koman for a cure. 10% of the sales from the blue ribbon leashes and collars will go to the American Cancer Society. Brighton Animal Hospital will also donate 10% of each sale to the MSU Animal Oncology Department. Current In-Hospital Specials: October Special: Pet ID cards 20% off! New LOWER price on Dasuquin Chewable Tablets! Dasuquin is a joint health supplement produced by Nutramax. It contains glucosamine, chondroitin and ASU (avocado/soybean unsaponifiables/extracts). Dasuquin reduces and inhibits mediators involved in cartilage breakdown. It is one of the most comprehensive joint health management formulas available for dogs. Senior Silver Package! Get your pet's routine senior care at a discounted rate when you have it all done together. Call us for more information or to set up your pet's senior wellness exam today. Science Diet: $8.00 coupon download for any weight control diets at www.petfit.comRevolution: Buy 10, get 2 free or Buy 6, get 1 free (Pick up a punch card if you would like to by a smaller quantity at a time and still receive 1 free after purchasing 6 doses.) Frontline: Buy 6, get 1 free Heartgard: $5 mail-in rebate when you purchase 12 doses. Rimadyl: Go to www.rimadyl.com to receive a coupon for $10 towards any Rimadyl purchase, plus $5 on your next purchase.

New Products and Services:Healthy Pet: Healthy Pet University is a great website run by the American Animal Hospital Association. It offers great articles and information, pet care tips, contests, fun events and much more. Click the link below to check it out.

Canine Influenza H3N8 Vaccine now available!
The new canine influenza vaccine is now available for those dogs at risk. The vaccine is recommended for any dog that is exposed to other dogs such as at kennels, groomers or dog parks. It is also recommended for high risk dogs with health problems and senior dogs. For more information about the canine flu and the vaccine, feel free to call us or go to http://www.avma.org/public_health/influenza/canine_bgnd.asp

Wisdom Panel MX - What breeds are in your dog?
The new Wisdom Panel MX identifies the breeds present in the genetic makeup of mixed breed dogs. By analyzing a small sample of blood, they are able to scan for genetic markers that represent distinct breed signatures of breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club. Contact us today information or to set up an appointment. http://www.wisdompanel.com

Cerenia - The first medication that prevents motion sickness in dogs! Cerenia was devoloped just for dogs to prevent vomiting caused by motion sickness. It is a safe and effective medicine that prevents vomiting caused by motion sickness, and it works very well - a success rate of up to 93%! Motion sickness is very common. Pfizer Animal Health talked to many dog owners and found that about 1 in 6 dogs gets sick from traveling. Dogs get motion sickness either because they are anxious while traveling or because their balance is affected my movement. In either case, Cerenia block vomiting signals, which prevents dogs from getting sick. If you would like more information about Cerenia please feel free to contact us. http://www.cerenia.com

Science Diet - Great new website!
Check out a great new website from Science Diet. This website has great information on pet nutrition as well as contests, sweepstakes and valuable coupons when you try the "3 Bag Challenge." http://www.feedingisbelieving.com

It's a reality: pets get lost. Without proper identification, 90% never return home. The HomeAgain microchip identification and recovery system includes a national network of over 350,000 vets, animal shelters and volunteer Pet Rescuers and additional pet and safety wellness services designed to prevent your pet from becoming an unfortunate statistic. Give your pet the protection he needs with pet microchipping through HomeAgain. http://www.homeagain.com

Obesity Awareness and Prevention Program:
Extra pounds add up to extra risk. Go to http://www.petfit.com for more information.

Pet Age Calculator:
Find out your pet's age in human years at http://www.npwm.com/petagecalculator.htm.

We offer a discount for neutering your pet prior to 6 months of age, please contact us for more information.

*all specials are subject to change, please contact our staff for further information and we will be happy to assist you.

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Diabetes Mellitus Overview Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition in which a deficiency of the hormone insulin impairs the bodys ability to metabolize sugar. It is one of the most common endocrine (hormonal) diseases of dogs. There are two types of diabetes mellitus. Type I DM occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin. This can be the result of destruction of the cells in the pancreas that normally produce insulin.