Orion Animal Hospital

Orion Animal Hospital Skilled and compassionate small animal veterinarian with over 20 years of experience in medicine, surgery, and dentistry.

Happy Monday! June is officially Adopt-a-Cat Month! 🐱June is a particularly busy time for animal shelters and rescues du...
06/08/2026

Happy Monday!

June is officially Adopt-a-Cat Month! 🐱

June is a particularly busy time for animal shelters and rescues due to the peak of “kitten season.” During this time, many facilities become overwhelmed with cats and kittens in need of care, temporary homes, and forever families.
There are many ways you can help such as fostering, volunteering, donating, adopting, or even sharing adoptable pets on social media which can make a meaningful difference.

Cats come in all sizes, colors, personalities, and ages, and there is truly a feline companion for everyone. If you’ve been considering adding a new family member to your household, now may be the PURRfect time.

Help be the change this Adopt-a-Cat Month and give a deserving cat a second chance at a loving home. ❤️🐾

June is National Microchipping Month! The purpose of National Microchipping Month is to raise awareness about the import...
06/05/2026

June is National Microchipping Month!

The purpose of National Microchipping Month is to raise awareness about the importance of microchipping your pets. Did you know that 1 in 3 pets will go missing at some point during their lifetime? Every year in the United States, approximately 10 million pets are lost or escape from home.

Microchips can be implanted during a quick appointment at any time. If your pet is already microchipped, make sure your contact information is up to date so you can be reached if they are ever found. It’s also a good idea to have your pet’s microchip scanned during their annual exam to ensure it is still functioning properly and can be read by a scanner.

A perfect example of how well microchips work happened this week:
A construction worker found a cat wearing a collar outside and brought her to us. We scanned her microchip and discovered she belonged to one of our clients who had accidentally gotten out! Thanks to her microchip, she was quickly reunited with her family!

Microchips help bring lost pets home and can truly save lives. ❤️

☀️ Happy June! ☀️We have been patient and waited for the warmer weather and these longer summer days, but rising tempera...
06/03/2026

☀️ Happy June! ☀️

We have been patient and waited for the warmer weather and these longer summer days, but rising temperatures can pose serious risks for our pets. As temperatures increase, make sure your pets stay cool, comfortable, and hydrated. Avoid excessive exercise during the hottest parts of the day and remember that pavement can become dangerously hot and burn sensitive paw pads.

Summer also brings an increase in:
-Fleas and ticks
-Allergies, hot spots, and skin issues
-Injuries and wounds ( which can cause fly strike and other wound complications)

We are here Monday- Saturdays to answer any of your questions and help care for your pets needs.

To kick off the month of June, we HAD to share Brodie, who had his first visit with us. He is a maltese/poodle mix who barely reached 3lbs and gave our staff wonderful puppy kisses.

Happy Friday! We had double the puppy trouble this week with Cooper the cocker spaniel and Coco the Australian Shepherd ...
05/29/2026

Happy Friday!
We had double the puppy trouble this week with Cooper the cocker spaniel and Coco the Australian Shepherd stopping by for vaccines and to apparently make our workday a little cuter 🐾

Cooper brought the floppy cocker ears and sweet cuddles, while Coco brought the energy and curious attitude. We’re pretty sure puppies should count as emotional support staff around here.

Make sure your puppies are on proper prevention, get proper socialization, and receive all the proper lovin!

Tick season is a bad one already this Spring and they are more than just a creepy nuisance — they can carry diseases tha...
05/26/2026

Tick season is a bad one already this Spring and they are more than just a creepy nuisance — they can carry diseases that affect both pets and people. The tricky part is that they don’t just live deep in the woods anymore. They can be found in backyards, parks, tall grass, leaf piles, and even on your everyday neighborhood walks.

A few ways to help protect your pets:
• Keep pets on monthly flea/tick prevention YEAR-ROUND.
• Check your pets after being outdoors, especially around ears, neck, toes, and under collars.
• Keep grass trimmed and remove leaf debris when possible.
• Contact us if you find a tick or notice side effects such as lethargy, limping, fever, or decreased appetite.

Happy Friday! It’s definitely been kitten season in the clinic lately, but cats have been coming in all shapes and sizes...
05/22/2026

Happy Friday!
It’s definitely been kitten season in the clinic lately, but cats have been coming in all shapes and sizes — including these three beautiful maine c***s that came in this past week. 🐾❤️

As a reminder we close at 5:30 today and re-open on Tuesday. We are closed tomorrow and Monday for the Memorial weekend.
Have a safe holiday weekend!!

Butters, who was photographed and posted earlier wanting to help us discuss fireworks and anxiety, is a pretty well-know...
05/19/2026

Butters, who was photographed and posted earlier wanting to help us discuss fireworks and anxiety, is a pretty well-known face around here. He belongs to Kristin, one of our awesome receptionists, and he also happens to be incredibly photogenic.

Along with the photo we originally took, we snapped this one too and thought it was perfectly fitting for the occasion and after a rainy day, we could all use a smile.

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, please remember that fireworks can be stressfuland terrifying for our pets. Every ...
05/19/2026

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, please remember that fireworks can be stressful
and terrifying for our pets. Every year, shelters and clinics see an increase in lost pets and anxiety-related emergencies during holiday weekends. 🇺🇸

If you need a medication refilled, please contact us this week. We will be CLOSED this Saturday May 23 - Monday May 25 for the holiday weekend.

A few important reminders for Holidays:
• Make sure collars and ID tags are up to date.
• Double check that microchip information is current.
• Keep pets indoors during fireworks, even if they normally do well outside.
• Close windows, blinds, and curtains to help muffle noise and provide a safe and quiet space to help your pet feel secure.
• Avoid bringing pets to fireworks events.

❤️💙🤍

Spring is beautiful… unless you deal with allergies. 🥴🌼🤧🌸Just like people, animals can suffer from seasonal allergies ca...
05/15/2026

Spring is beautiful… unless you deal with allergies. 🥴🌼🤧🌸

Just like people, animals can suffer from seasonal allergies caused by pollen, grass, mold, dust, and environmental changes. But instead of sneezing nonstop, pets often show allergies through their skin and ears.

Common signs include:
• Excessive licking or chewing paws
• Red or itchy skin
• Ear infections or head shaking
• Scooting or skin odor
• Hair loss or hot spots
• Watery eyes or sneezing

Chronic inflammation can lead to skin infections and ongoing discomfort if left untreated. Allergies are very common and there are many ways we can help keep pets comfortable — from medications and prescription diets to allergy injections, or medicated baths.

And reminder: Animals with allergies still need regular flea prevention and they can even develop flea allergy dermatitis. One flea bite can make an allergy animal miserable for weeks. If your pet suddenly seems extra itchy this season, don’t ignore it. 💚🐾

Terra the husky was recently seen and treated for a hot spot on her back leg that she was chewing on. With a topical spray, oral antibiotics, and a cute donut collar to prevent chewing- it should be healed up soon!

05/10/2026

Due to a water main break in Lake Orion, our public restroom WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE! Our hospital will remain open and fully functional for pet care at this time. We are so sorry for the inconvenience and will re-open the restroom as soon as we have water. Wish us all luck!

Address

2990 S. Baldwin Road
Lake Orion, MI
48360

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+12488458356

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