Brookside Veterinary Hospital

10/09/2025

We are very excited to announce we now carry and have used the new 12 month flea and tick Bravecto injection for dogs!! Safe, effective and effortless tick / flea control that lasts 12 months! Save your money with ease with this new medication!

10/07/2025

Puppy love 🩷🩷🩷

10/02/2025

Please share, a rabies positive bat was confirmed in Grand Traverse County. Rabies is almost always fatal if acquired. Dogs and cats can be direct transmissions to you. Please vaccinate your dogs and cats (indoor too).

Rabies-Positive Bat confirmed in Grand Traverse County. 🦇

The Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) has confirmed that a bat found inside a local residence tested positive for rabies. The bat was tested by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) after possible human exposure. All individuals identified as exposed are receiving the necessary post-exposure medical care.

Rabies is a fatal viral disease that affects the central nervous system of mammals, including humans. It is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, typically through a bite or scratch. Once symptoms appear, rabies is almost always fatal—but it is preventable with prompt medical care and vaccination after exposure.

GTCHD strongly encourages the community to be vigilant and take precautions to prevent potential rabies exposure.

View the full release here: www.gtcountymi.gov/2609/Media-Release

09/19/2025

We lost one of our beloved hospital cats yesterday 9-19-25. Rico Suave was most commonly known as the cupboard or cabinet cat. He lived the majority of his 14 years in the cabinet under the computer in room 2 (our cat/small dog room). He loved to sleep in the cabinet all day and he would come out in the evenings to eat and use the litter pan. He never found a “normal home” in a house but he did indeed call Brookside Veterinary Hospital home the last 14 years, and every staff member loved him dearly. His sister and littermate Charlotte Louise is still with us but is declining in health as well. She remains in good spirits and no longer has to worry about her brother, Rico. Rico had a heart condition that we managed with medication the last 6 or so years, but finally cancer is what took him over 💔 Fly high sweet Rico Suave, we will see you over the Rainbow Bridge one day, no more suffering and pain anymore.

09/08/2025

Temperatures are falling and ticks are biting, they’re getting their last blood meal before winter! Make sure your pet is on a good flea / tick / parasite preventative. Our tick positive tests are at a record high, surpassing the numbers of last year.

08/07/2025

Do you breed dogs? We recommend all breeding dogs get OFA / CHIC certified prior to breeding. This helps to ensure and promote responsible breeding and helps contribute to overall improvements in dog health. There are different requirements and recommendations for each breed. We have a heart and eye clinic coming to Traverse City for one day and it is by appointment only. There are 2 more days until the registration deadline. Sign your dog up today! To search your breed’s OFA testing requirements, go to: https://ofa.org/chic-programs/browse-by-breed/

OFA HEATH CLINIC in Traverse City, Saturday, August 23rd.

Pre-registration and payments needed by 8/9/25. Limited spots available, no walk-in’s. To register, please click here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-hE8NA8AXF1_Xt_QDa4Yj01LMxuk77CNVinY-ou_Tj4GnFw/viewform

Please share! 🐾

06/19/2025

We have no availability today or tomorrow for appointments. If you need your pet’s prescriptions please call today to get them ordered as we will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 20, 2025.
We have very limited to no availability next week for appointments. We understand that your beloved pets get sick or hurt unexpectedly. Please feel welcome to call in the case that we have a cancellation. If there is no cancellation space we will advise all of our amazing clients to contact OmniVet, Long Lake Animal Hospital, or Bay Area Pet Hospital for your pet’s urgent or emergent needs. We are so sorry for this inconvenience.

Bay Area Pet Hospital (Emergency) 231-922-0911
Omnivet (Urgent Care) 231-244-4860
Long Lake Animal Hospital (Urgent Care) 231-947-2365

04/25/2025

Did you know that a microchip is good for life? A tiny, rice-sized device that doesn’t hurt your pet at all can provide permanent identification in the event of being lost or for travel, and even in case of theft! Collars and tags can wear down or fall off. Having your pet microchipped is now a requirement to travel into Canada! Are you interested in getting a microchip for your cat or dog? Contact us to schedule an appointment for your pet 🐶❤️🐱

04/04/2025

This big, friendly, giant is looking for his forever home. For more information on Jasper see our previous posts.

03/12/2025

We have some toys to GIVE AWAY for free! With every 6 or 12 pack of Heartgard Plus / Nexgard or Nexgard Plus you get your choice of a Kong toy!! Also, we are WAY cheaper than Chewy right now! Get your pet’s monthly preventative, get a free toy, and support your local veterinary office! While supplies last, don’t wait!!

03/12/2025

We have had a couple of cancellations for tomorrow morning. If you are in need of a doctor exam tomorrow, take advantage of the opportunity and give us a call 231-263-7387 🐶🍀😺

03/05/2025

We have no idea why poor Jasper hasn’t found a home yet. He’s just the sweetest baby! Please share this post so Jasper can find his forever home. Please see previous post for more information on Jasper. Contact us if interested 231-263-7387