Mackinaw Veterinary Associates

11/03/2026

10/28/2026

These dogs work so hard. This is a wonderful thing to be able to help them when something happens on the job.

A police dog critically injured hundreds of miles from East Lansing can now be flown to MSU for specialized emergency veterinary care through a new statewide air transport program for canine officers.

MSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Center partnered with Corewell Health Aero Med and North Flight Aero Med to develop Spartan Shield, Michigan’s first emergency air transport program designed to connect critically ill or injured public safety working dogs with advanced veterinary care.

This effort places MSU among a small but growing number of veterinary and air medical teams nationally that are developing dedicated emergency transport options for working dogs.

10/27/2026

FDA ADVISORY: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cautioning pet owners that two samples of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats have tested positive for Salmonella.

Darwin’s Natural Pet Products are sold online through a subscription service. Products are sold frozen in 2-pound white and clear plastic packages with green and black labeling packages divided into four separate units. The products have no expiration date on the label and could still be in consumers’ freezers. Therefore, the FDA advises consumers to check their freezers for the affected lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products prior to feeding to pets. Product lot codes are printed on the front of the lower left unit of the package. The affected variety and lot codes are:

Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats
Lot 12731, MFG Date: Jul 08, 2026

Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats
Lot 12493, MFG Date: Apr 02, 2026

For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/4BtgM0k

10/24/2026

*Contest Winner*
This was our hardest decision yet. All of these critters look GREAT in their costumes. After much deliberation, the winner is...

Izzy the Cowgirl :)

We will have her gift certificate available Monday, stop in any time to pick it up.

***Pet Halloween Costume Contest***
It's time for cute critters dressed as other critters 😉

To enter, add a comment below with a picture of you pet(s) in costume between now and 11:59pm on Monday, November 2nd to enter. Winning costume will be selected by staff vote and the winner will be announced on November 6th. You must be an active client/patient to win. No purchase necessary to win. Winner will receive a $10 gift card to Pet Supplies Plus. We can't wait to see your creativity and your adorable pets!

09/19/2026

Pankeukopenia is a devastating disease in cats. We have seen an increase in cases here in Saginaw this year as well. Make sure your kitties 🐈‍⬛ are up to date on their vaccinations.

Curated by Smartbrief. At least 15 cats have died of feline panleukopenia virus recently in the Wichita, Kan., area. The virus is highly contagious among cats, and any kitten, un- or under-vaccinated cat or immunocompromised cat is at risk, says Christy Fischer of the Wichita Animal Action Le...

09/17/2026

Just a reminder that our office will be closed from Thursday, September 17th through Monday, September 21st. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 22nd.

09/14/2026

We have had a lot of students from this program participate in internships with our clinic. They have all really loved this program 😊

09/11/2026

Honoring all the canine and human responders that worked tireless in the aftermath of the 9-11 attacks.

More than 300 dogs took part in the search, rescue and recovery efforts at ground zero following 9/11.

09/04/2026

Are you seeing subtle changes in your pet’s behavior or movements?

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month! 🐾

A little education can go a long way in helping pet owners recognize when their pet may be uncomfortable and when it’s time to seek help. 💙

Help your clients recognize the signs of pain in their pets! ,

08/24/2026

If you are feeding either of these foods, check your lot numbers.

RECALL ALERT: Fromm Family Foods of Mequon, Wisconsin is recalling 3,852 cases of Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet canned dog food and 1,973 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté Wet canned dog food due to potential metal contamination. MORE: https://bit.ly/4wKXu32