The Visiting Vet

06/20/2026

While it's normal for cats to chew on things—even things that aren't meant to be chewed—sometimes, the behavior can get out of hand. It's potentially dangerous to the cat, not to mention damaging to your belongings. Here's how to stop it: https://www.thesprucepets.com/destructive-chewing-by-cats-551790

06/19/2026

4h agoTrails millage could reach the November ballot in Grand Traverse County, but how long it should run is up for debate

06/19/2026

Australian researchers are testing Snoretox-1, an injectable modified tetanus toxin, as a less invasive and cheaper alternative to surgery for treating brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome in French bulldogs. https://www.usatoday.com/story/pets-animals/dog/health/2026/05/01/new-french-bulldog-breathing-treatment-in-development/89898181007/

06/18/2026

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Police in Vietnam rescued more than 400 cats in a major bust of a cat meat crime ring last week in Ho Chi Minh City, and at least 40 of them have been reunited with their owners. Since the operation,...

06/18/2026

Watch this video now - BEFORE your pet gets into a life threatening situation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAIz3zD2l60

06/17/2026

The state of Michigan is implementing new domestic animal entry requirements designed to keep the state's animals safe from the New World screwworm. More in comments.

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

While you’re petting your cat, you feel a bump that wasn’t there before. What is it? Is it serious? Chances are only your veterinarian can tell you, but it helps to know what the most common types of skin lumps on cats are and some tricks you can use to tell them apart. https://www.petmd.com/cat/general-health/lumps-bumps-cysts-and-growths-cats

06/16/2026

I have been removing ticks from patients often the past month including on an inside cat this morning!

Local veterinarians said they are treating more pets experiencing tick-related illnesses, as hot and humid weather creates ideal conditions for ticks to thrive.

06/16/2026

Dogs protecting the World Cup games!

These v***r wake K-9s move through dense crowds to detect explosive threats others might miss, starting weeks before matches.