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read moreAt Brookeside Veterinary Hospital, we're dedicated to providing quality service for Ann Arbor, Michigan and surrounding areas. Brookeside Veterinary Hospital is a full service, small animal veterinary medical facility providing in-house surgeries, a full range of diagnostic laboratory services, and a complete pet pharmacy. Our warm country atmosphere offers horses to look at, cats to pet and wildlife that live naturally in the area. We are a full service Veterinary Hospital and boarding facility.

read moreBrookeside Veterinary Hospital is a full-service animal hospital and wellness center. We provide in-house surgeries, with a full range of diagnostic laboratory services. Brookeside Veterinary Hospital is comprised of a modern hospital, surgical unit, radiology department and on-site laboratory. We emphasize preventive care whenever possible to ensure a happy, healthy and long life for your pet. We offer physical examination, vaccinations, heartworm and parasite prevention, geriatric health care programs for older pets, veterinary dentistry, and pet nutrition counseling services.

read moreHELP STOP PET OVER-POPULATION Your pet is a companion, a friend, and in a real sense, a member of your family. In order to reduce the number of animals ending up in shelters or being euthanized, we advise that you spay or neuter your pet. Both male and female dogs and cats are mature enough to reproduce between the ages of 6 - 9 months. Female cats come into heat cycles every 3 - 4 weeks during certain times of the year. Many female cats will become nervous during these heat cycles and exhibit unusual behaviors such as rolling on the floor, furtively hiding, or wanting constant attention.

read moreOur puppy and kitten wellness programs are designed to offer your new pet all the benefits of our comprehensive veterinary services. We recommend starting your new puppy or kitten on our wellness program from 6 weeks to 16 weeks of age. Included in our pet wellness packages are a series of examinations performed by our veterinarians to ensure your puppy or kitten is developing at a normal and healthy rate. In addition, your new pet will be tested for worms and be treated for the most common intestinal worm found in puppies and kittens known as "roundworms".

read moreSTEPS TO BETTER PET HEALTH You are the one who cares for your pet - day in and day out - and therefore you may notice subtle changes in your pet's behavior or physical abilities. Take a few moments to review the signs of possible problems; then discuss them with your veterinarian. What may look like normal signs of aging could actually be early signs of a manageable health condition. SIGNS OF POSSIBLE PROBLEMS: Just not acting right Difficulty climbing stairs or jumping up Change in sleep patterns Increased stiffness or limping Weight change (gain or loss) Discoloration/tartar on teeth Bad breath/red or swollen gums Change in hair coat or skin New lumps or bumps or itching Vocalization Increased thirst Increased urination Loss of house training Less interaction with family Coughing Tires easily Confusion or disorientation Behavior changes - aggression, fear, or shyness NOTE! Cats hide symptoms and pain much more than dogs.

read moreWelcome to Brookedale Boarding and Grooming Brookedale Boarding and Grooming offers spacious indoor boarding facilities to care for your pets when you must be away. Our facilities are air conditioned & heated. Extra walks can be requested for a fee. Medications can be administered to your pet for a small additional fee per day. All our pet boarders are given lots of TLC! We'll always contact you at the emergency number you provide should your pet require any medical treatment or veterinary procedures performed while you're away.

read moreWhat kind of dog do you have? This question matters, because different breeds have different needs. What's in your mix? Have you ever looked at your dog's coat and wondered if it has some Golden Retriever in it's background? Does the way your family pet tries to herd the kids make you suspect it's part Border Collie? This new DNA test uses advanced genetic science to detect more than 200 American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized breeds in mixed breed dogs. Call the office for cost or come in and pick up a brochure.

read moreLaser therapy is a new type of therapeutic cold laser that can provide remarkable relief from chronic pain for your pet companion. High-energy laser therapy can penetrate deeply into the body to diminish pain and stimulate healing. Many pets suffer from chronic pain due to arthritis caused by hip dysplasia, spondylosis, traumatic injury, etc. A class of drugs, non-steroid anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS), has provided significant relief from pain, but long-term use of these drugs can have some undesirable effects.