Thorpe Animal Hospital

07/15/2026

OPEN HOUSE - SAVE THE DATE!!! We would love to celebrate our 20th anniversary with our community and clients that have supported us over the years. Thank you for making 20 years possible. ❤️

07/04/2026

Have a safe and awesome 4th of July! 🎆🐾

06/30/2026

With the heat advisory, it is critical to have a plan for pets to ensure their safety! It doesn't take long for our four-legged family members to be severely affected by the heat as they cannot sweat like we do. Limit time outside as much as possible. If it is too hot for you, it is worse for them! Keep lots of water available! This article is a great resource for determining symptoms and how to respond. Please call if you think your pet may be exhibiting signs of heatstroke! 810-664-2233

Learn the signs of heatstroke in pets, which dogs and cats are most at risk, what to do in an emergency, and when to seek veterinary care.

06/29/2026

We will be closed Saturday for the 4th! Please let us know if your pet needs medication (especially firework noise aversion meds) or food refills before the holiday weekend! Have a chill week like this guy. lol

06/08/2026

July 5th is the busiest day for shelters! According to the American Animal Hospital Association, there is a 30-60% increase in lost pets between the 4th and the 6th of July. Fireworks can be frightening for pets as they do not understand the loud sounds and the vibrations they can feel from the ground. It is super important to keep pets in a safe place. It is highly recommended to make sure pets have identification tags and microchips especially around this time of year. If your pet has anxiety during fireworks, thunderstorms, or other loud events, they may have noise aversion! Ask your veterinarian what they recommend to help ease this anxiety. Music, thundershirts, pheromone sprays, toys, treats and many other options may help with noise aversion. There are pet safe medications but please make sure your veterinarian has prescribed it so that the correct dose and proper instructions are given! Below is a Sileo quiz to help determine if your pet has noise aversion. If you believe your pet could benefit from an anxiety medication, please schedule ahead to be prepared for July!

https://www.zoetispetcare.com/products/sileo/quiz/noise-aversion

https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/july-4-safety

Fireworks, picnics and other 4th of July traditions can be great fun for people, but frightening and dangerous for animals. Know how to keep your animals safe.

06/03/2026

Warmer weather brings more time outdoors, but it can also increase the risk of heat-related illness for pets. Unlike humans, dogs and cats are physically unable to sweat, relying on panting to cool them down. This can make it harder for them to stay comfortable in high temperatures.
A few simple changes to daily routines can help reduce risk and support your pet’s safety during the summer months.
For more early warning signs and treatment instructions, click the link below and share to spread the word:
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/warm-weather-pet-safety

05/21/2026

A friendly reminder we will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day. Hoping everyone has a great weekend spent with two-legged and four-legged family members! Honoring the heroes who courageously served and gave their lives for our nation – we are grateful for their sacrifice.

05/12/2026

Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day! Just a reminder, we will be closed Thursday for staff training and development. It looks like it should be a beautiful day so enjoy! 🌞🌱

05/06/2026

Hello, we will be closed Thursday, May 14th, for staff training and development. Please double check if you will need refills on medications or prescription diets before then so we can make sure you do not run out. 🐾 We will be back in the office on Friday the 15th and Saturday the 16th normal business hours. Also, Zoey says all dogs need a snuggery dog bed. There are a ton of choices on amazon. Whaaaaatttt 😍