North M-18 Veterinary Clinic

03/16/2026

Heartworms were discovered hundreds of years ago and modern, highly effective preventives have been here for several decades. Nevertheless, pets continue to suffer--and even die--from heartworm infection. Protect your pets!

02/20/2026

02/09/2026

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02/09/2026

Calling all future veterinary professionals:

Veterinary Education Day takes place March 21—a day of presentations and student panels for those interested in pre-veterinary, veterinary nursing, or DVM programs at MSU.

Participants will meet with current students and teachers, learn how they can prepare to apply, and discover the variety of career paths within the profession.

A full event program, and registration details, are linked in the comments 👇

02/09/2026

Our Gladwin 4-H Fish Fry Fundraiser is taking place next Friday, February 13th from 4pm-7pm at the Gladwin Knights of Columbus Hall! Join us for an evening of good food and good company; we hope to see you all there! Thank you so much to the Knights of Columbus for hosting us each year -we greatly appreciate it!

02/09/2026

Dr. Hilferty says in well-below-freezing temps, dogs should only be outside for a few minutes to use the bathroom. Hypothermia can begin in as little as five to 10 minutes, regardless of breed.

12/31/2025

Reminder, today the office will close at 3 for the holiday. Office will be closed for Thursday January 1st, and normal business hours on Friday Jan 2nd. Hope everyone has a fun and safe New Years!! 🎉

12/29/2025

We apologize for the inconvenience, the office will be closed today Monday Dec. 29 due to weather and unsafe travel conditions. Stay safe!

12/26/2025

Friday December 26
Due to weather and icy road conditions, the office will be closed today. We will resume normal business hours Monday.

12/16/2025

Happy Holiday season!! We will be closing at 4pm this Thursday the 18th for our staff party.
Holiday Hours:
🎄Dec. 24th 9-2
🎄Dec. 25th closed
🎄Dec. 26th 9-5 *No doctor in office*
✨️Dec. 31st 9-3
🎉Jan. 1st closed

12/04/2025

Even in winter, heartworm disease can still be spread because mosquitoes—the carriers of heartworm larvae—can survive in sheltered or heated environments. While cold outdoor temperatures slow them down, they often persist inside garages, barns, homes, and other warm areas where pets may be exposed. On those unseasonably warm winter days, even a brief temperature spike can bring them buzzing back to life. All it takes is one infected mosquito to transmit heartworm larvae, which is why year-round prevention is so important. Think of it like keeping your pet on Santa’s “nice list” of healthy habits—consistent protection ensures that while you’re hanging stockings and sipping cocoa, your pet stays safe from unwelcome, Grinch-like pests trying to ruin the season.