Animal Hospital Of Kentwood

06/05/2026

Look at how Mila has grown! From 13.2lbs at 8wks to 38.2lbs at 17wks.

Puppy nutrition is very important to ensure your puppy is growing properly. The proper puppy food is just as important as the correct amount of food. Make sure to check with your vet on the correct amount of food that you should be feeding your puppy for healthy growth. Mila eats large breed puppy food.

05/29/2026

Make sure your pets are up to date on their Rabies vaccine! The Rabies virus circulates in bat and skunk populations in Michigan. The Rabies vaccine is safe and highly effective, and it is the best way to keep your pets and family protected. It is also required by law for all dogs and ferrets in Michigan, and highly recommended for all cats, including indoor cats.

The Kent County Health Department says a bat has tested positive for rabies. It is the first animal to test positive for the virus this year in the county.

05/22/2026

https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/what-you-need-to-know-about-michigan-s-ticks

Do you know the areas to check on your dog for ticks? Ticks like warm, concealed areas. Make sure to check your dog (and cat) regularly when they go outside. This article from Michigan State Extension has some very good information about ticks and Lyme disease. Have a great Memorial weekend and stay tick free!

05/13/2026

Spring has come to our lobby. Check out our tree and new additions when you come in.

05/08/2026

The ticks are here! This tick was found on our very own golden puppy Mila after walking outside in the clinic backyard. Thankfully, she is on a good prevention with Simparica trio. But this is to show you that the ticks are everywhere. Even if your pet is just going outside in the backyard, there is risk of ticks! Make sure you are giving your pets good flea and tick prevention. Call us if you want to discuss options or purchase prevention.

04/24/2026

World Veterinary Day is this weekend. Our vets here at Animal Hospital of Kentwood work to keep your pets healthy and protect the human-animal bond. Veterinarians around the world are involved in many different focuses. These focuses include educating pet parents, ensuring farm animal health, overseeing food safety systems, and monitoring emerging diseases as a few examples. Thank a veterinarian today!

04/17/2026

Did you know that heartworms are spread by mosquito bites? Adult heartworms can live inside your dog's heart and blood vessels for up to 5 to 7 years and cause permanent heart damage. And did you know that the Lone Star tick (yes, the red meat allergy tick) is becoming established in Michigan? Mila learned all of this and more at her first staff meeting earlier this week. She wants everyone to know that heartworms, fleas, and ticks are preventable. Our team makes sure that Mila gets her monthly prevention, and we want to do the same for your pet!

04/13/2026

New education board in the lobby! April is Heartworm Disease Awareness Month! Check out our board next time you are in to learn about heartworms and other spring safety tips for your pets. We recommend all dogs get tested annually for heartworm disease (requires a simple blood test) and that they be on heartworm prevention all year round (as easy as a single monthly chewable tablet).

https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/heartworm-disease

04/10/2026

Mila was up front with us again today being super cute and sleepy. Introducing puppies to other pets in the house can be a challenge. Princess Prudence is not super thrilled with Mila, which is a common issue with an older cat and a young puppy. She was happy about the baby gate we installed so that she could get away from the energetic puppy. It is very important that older cats in the household can have a safe place to get away from puppies like Mila if they want to. This prevents negative interactions and reduces the stress for the cat. See this article to learn more about introducing puppies to other animals.

https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=10431450

04/03/2026

Meet Mila Saldivia! This adorable Golden Retriever puppy was recently adopted by Dr. Saldivia and is now the newest member of the Animal Hospital of Kentwood family! At 8 weeks old, Mila is already being super helpful around the clinic. She would like to remind everyone that puppies need puppy formula food for the first 12 months of life. Mila loves her Science Diet puppy food! She would also recommend brands like Purina, Iams, and Royal Canin. Like all 8 week old puppies, Mila is still figuring out housetraining. She wants to remind all new puppies owners that puppies need patience and consistency paired with positive reinforcement to learn the rules of the house.