Safe Harbor Animal Hospital

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If you have been looking for an animal hospital that combines the best of everything from expert knowledge and experience to compassion, dedication and personalized care, your search is over!
Safe Harbor is a full-service veterinary clinic and hospital. Some of our services include: Routine annual wellness visits with vaccinations, heartworm and fecal testing, well and sick pet examinations, spay/neuter, dental assessment and cleaning, microchipping, veterinary behavior consultation, puppy/kitty pediatric and geriatric medicine, bloodwork, nutrition and weight management, X-Rays, referrals, major and minor surgery, and more. Call us for all of your pet's needs.
We look forward to working with you to develop the best health and behavior plans for your pet's breed, temperament and lifestyle.
So, take a look around. Visit the Bios page to get to know us. Check out the virtual tour (or stop by any time for a live tour). Our Library, Links, Articles (see below) and TVAppearances are THE resource for pet care information.
Get in touch - Don't be shy. We would love to answer any questions you may have. We're here to help you!

Dogs Going Green
Safe Harbor Animal Hospital understands that our SE Grand Rapids pet owners may be asking how they can be more environmentally conscious while caring for their canine friends. Helping your dog go ...
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The Myth of Natural
Pet owners occasionally tell veterinarians they are reluctant to use prescription medicine, spot-on flea products, heartworm preventatives, etc, because they would rather use something that is na ...

Matters of the Heart
Many diseases of people also occur in MI pets. A problem that is common in people, dogs, and cats is heart disease. While these disorders have some things in common, many ailments of the heart in ...

Bird Grooming - Wings, Beaks & Nails
Your SE Grand Rapids veterinary team encourages you to learn the best grooming care for your feathered friends. Grooming that is necessary for birds is something that may get overlooked, but Safe ...

Pet Care During Tough Times
Studies have repeatedly shown that a large majority of SE Grand Rapids pet owners consider their pets as a family member. We spoil them with birthday parties, presents, and all manner of toys and ...

Ear Problems for Pets
Ear problems in pets seem to be just as common as in children, if not more so. Veterinarians see ear disease in all breeds of dog, but some are predisposed to ear problems such as the American Coc ...

Bloat & Gastric Torsion

Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV)

Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

Vertigo or Old Dog Vestibular Syndrome

High Blood Pressure in Dogs
Battling Canine Cancer

Stem Cell Relief
Hi Tech Veterinary Medicine

The Cutting Edge... Laser Surgery for Pets!

People Food for Pets
Puppies and Kittens as Holiday Gifts?
Strange Things in Pets Stomachs
How Pet Food Is Made

Winter Dangers for Pets
Helping Your Pet Keep His Cool This Summer
Pet Internet Sources

Food & Housing
Handling & Restraint

Exams, Vaccinations, Etc.
Obedience & Training

Planning and Preparation
Travel by Airplane

Online Games & Quizzes
Printable Games & Puzzles
Wellness Coloring Book

The Bird Dance
Dog Dancing like Travolta
Boxer on Trampoline