Standale Veterinary Hospital

read moreGrand Rapids based Standale Veterinary Hospital is a full-service Animal Hospital that is dedicated to improving the health of animals and helping their owners feel comfortable with their decisions. We want you to feel comfortable here! Standale Veterinary Hospital offers the Grand Rapids animal community complete medical, surgical, and dental veterinary care. For your pet's comfort, we also offer laser surgery which reduces pain and healing time. We have a pharmacy, lab and radiology equipment all onsite to provide complete care for your pet.

read moreLet your pets stay with us when you're away! Boarding dogs are kept in large climate-controlled runs and exercised outside twice daily. Cats are kept in our luxury cat condos. Bathing, grooming, and veterinary care can be arranged during your pet's stay with us. In addition, individual play-time can be scheduled in 1/2 hour increments for a small additional charge. Please consider us for your pets' boarding needs and we will make sure they are taken care of! Are you planning on adding a pet to your family this year?

read moreIn your search for a veterinary facility, we believe you should expect high quality care as well as great service. Our goal has been to assemble a veterinary health care team committed to providing exceptional client service and veterinary health care. Your pet's annual vet check-up will include a total physical exam, with a thorough investigation of your pet's head, body and tail, and all his assorted cavities. Because even the most cooperative pet may not readily go-along with a tooth and gum brushing, an annual cleaning by your veterinarian maybe in order.

read moreStandale Veterinary Hospital offers complete medical and surgical care, including laser therapy. Our in-house pharmacy, lab and radiology equipment enables us to provide complete care for your pet all under one roof. 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 or urgent care situation with your pet, please call us right away so that a staff member can advise you on proper procedures.

read moreBloat and gastric torsion is a serious condition and your pet should be rushed to the emergency room if this occurs. Certain breeds of dogs with deep chests and narrow waists, such as hounds, bouvier des Flandres, or doberman pinschers are more susceptible to a syndrome of gastric torsion and bloat. Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) is a life threatening, acute condition that requires immediate medical attention. Certain breeds are more prone to this condition: boxers, great Danes, standard poodles, saint bernards, Irish setters, dobermans, weimaraners and gordon setters.

read morePrepare your house for your pet's arrival. A special place should be designated for it to eat, sleep, and eliminate. Obtain any necessary accessories (eg, collar, leash, ID tag, crate, cage, aquarium and dishes) before you bring your pet home. For most pets, you will need to pet-proof your home just as you would child-proof your home to avoid accidents. Harmful cleansers, plants, electrical cords, and breakable objects should be kept out of reach. Open windows should be screened. Roaming pets are prime candidates for fights with other animals, traffic accidents, and communicable diseases from other animals.

read moreThis helps us record our pet and owners into our management software so that we can effectively and efficiently provide the service you deserve! Are you planning on adding a pet to your family this year? These tips will help you prepare for the arrival of your furry, feathered, or finned friend.