Smyka Philip J

read moreIf you live in Lansing or the surrounding area and need a trusted veterinarian to care for your pets - look no further. Lake Lansing Road Animal Clinic is a full service veterinary hospital and boarding facility. Your pets' health and wellbeing are very important to us, and we take every possible measure to give your animals the care they deserve. Lake Lansing Road Animal Clinic and Pet Resort is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care.

read moreLake Lansing Road Animal Clinic and Pet Resort was established by Dr. Philip J. Smyka in 1985. Dr. Smyka graduated in 1982 from Michigan State's College of Veterinary Medicine. Three years later, in 1985, he opened the doors to the clinic in an old house across the street from the current location. Dr. Smyka passed away in 2005 but the clinic is now operated by his Daughter in-law Dr. Rebecca Smyka. The clinic is a full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care We provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories.

read moreAs pets age, many of them will start to experience a decline in organ function. In most cases 75% of the organ will be diseased before your pet will show any symptoms. Better results are obtained when treatment for these problems begin BEFORE any symptoms are shown. To catch these potential problems early, we recommend that blood be drawn and tested annually. This can be done at the same time as your pet's heartworm test, or it can be completed during any appointment. Year-round we can perform a heartworm test in our lab or we can send your pets blood sample to Antech laboratories for a heartworm test in addition to a complete wellness profile.

read moreMicrochipping is a lifelong identification system for your pet. It's a quick and painless procedure that can be performed during an appointment or surgical procedures. The doctors will inject a chip the size of a grain of rice into your pet which will give him a unique identification number. This allows vets, shelters, and other groups to identify your pet. We recommend Microchipping for all pets, especially dogs and cats who spend time outdoors. We offer two different prices depending on whether you are having the chip inserted during an appointment or a surgery.

read moreIn order to ensure that your pet receives all the necessary care he or she needs in the first six months, we have developed a simple and affordable solution. The wellness program will cover your pet's health needs for vaccines, parasite testing, deworming, and wellness health exams. Your pet is at risk until the entire series of vaccines is completed. Puppies and kittens should start their veterinary visits at 8 weeks of age. Your pet will need between 3-4 visits; this is determined by their age, time of first visit, & current vaccine status.

read moreAssistance dogs and therapy dogs provide a special service to the community and individuals in need. At Lake Lansing Road Animal Clinic we recognize the special role they play in their handler's life. We also realize that certain service dogs are trained for their unique abilities and need to be treated differently from the typical family pet. We appreciate the role these incredible dogs, trainers, and handlers play. They continue to make a tremendous impact locally and globally and that?s why we offer the LLRAC Service Dog Commitment and Discount.

read moreWe treat our patients with a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser which is the most widely used type of laser in the medical field. CO2 lasers produce an invisible beam that vaporizes the water normally found in skin and other soft tissue. The laser beam can be precisely controlled so it can remove or cut a small portion of tissue at one time while leaving the surrounding tissue unaffected. Less Pain - Less anesthesia can be used causing less complication because the laser seals nerve endings as it "cuts".

read moreOur appointment book is computerized which allows us to efficiently make appointments for you and your pet. Our receptionists and team will attempt to accommodate all requests to the best of our ability. Emergencies are accepted anytime our clinic is open. If you feel you have an emergency with your pet, please call us or come to the hospital immediately. If possible it is best to call before coming in so that a staff member can advise you on your particular emergency. We have a veterinarian and personnel on duty 6 days a week who are trained and equipped to handle any urgent care your pet has.