Top 3 Signs That Your Pet Is Sick

Top 3 Signs That Your Pet Is Sick

At Switzer Veterinary Clinic, we understand the unspoken bond you share with your pet. Recognizing the early signs of a sick pet is crucial for their health and well-being. Animals can’t easily communicate how they’re feeling, so we, as pet owners, have to be vigilant about noticing changes in behavior or physical condition.  This blog […]

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Urgent Paws: Navigating Pet Emergencies

Urgent Paws: Navigating Pet Emergencies

When your furry friend is in distress, every second counts. At Switzer Veterinary Clinic, we understand your panic when your beloved companion is hurt or unwell. Our dedicated team is ready to provide veterinary care with the speed, expertise, and empathy every pet parent seeks during unexpected animal care situations.

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Protecting Pets: Thunder Bay Urgent Care’s Guide to Poison Prevention Month

Protecting Pets: Thunder Bay Urgent Care’s Guide to Poison Prevention Month

March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month, and to help raise awareness for common pet toxins lurking right under our noses, the team at Switzer Veterinary Clinic has put together a primer focused on preventing accidental pet poisoning.

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Winter Pet Skin Care Tips

Winter Pet Skin Care Tips

These cold, dry Michigan months can take a toll on the skin, even for pets. Switzer Veterinary Clinic has some tips and tricks for you to up your pet skin care game and keep that coat silky and gorgeous all year long. 

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Preparing Pets For Colder Weather

Preparing Pets For Colder Weather

As the chill of winter starts to creep in, we can feel it in the air. Just as we bundle up in scarves and jackets to keep warm, our furry friends need extra care to stay warm and safe during the colder months. Switzer Veterinary Clinic understands the importance of pet safety, and we’re here […]

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Fall Hazards for Pets: Identifying and Preventing Seasonal Dangers

Fall Hazards for Pets: Identifying and Preventing Seasonal Dangers

As the leaves change colors and the weather turns cooler, the fall season brings a refreshing sense of change. While it’s a wonderful time for outdoor activities and cozy moments with our pets, we have to be aware of potential fall hazards that could harm our beloved furry companions.  At Switzer Veterinary Clinic, we prioritize […]

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Why You Might Need to Take Your Pet to an Urgent Vet

Why You Might Need to Take Your Pet to an Urgent Vet

Having a furry friend as a part of your family is a wonderful experience. Pets bring joy, companionship, and unconditional love to our lives. As responsible pet owners, we do our best to ensure their health and well-being. However, there may come a time when our beloved pets require immediate medical attention. That’s when an […]

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The Importance of Spaying and Neutering Your Pets

The Importance of Spaying and Neutering Your Pets

Most people understand that spaying and neutering pets is critical when it comes to controlling the pet population, and preventing innocent animals from winding up in shelters. But did you know that there are medical reasons for spaying and neutering pets?  At Switzer Veterinary Clinic, we provide treatments for urgent illnesses and injuries in dogs […]

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Get Moving: The Benefits of Exercise for Pets

Get Moving: The Benefits of Exercise for Pets

Pets and people really aren’t all that different. Just as an active lifestyle is important for our overall health and well-being, so it is for our animal friends. Thunder Bay Veterinary Hospital is a proponent of anything that improves our patient’s quality and quantity of life, so what are you waiting for? Get to helping […]

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The Most Common Health Issues for Senior Pets, and How to Prevent Them

The Most Common Health Issues for Senior Pets, and How to Prevent Them

Aging can really creep up on pet owners, especially because the process can be incredibly subtle, unpredictable, and inconsistent. Some animals age quite well, or at least successfully hide symptoms, and their owners don’t fully realize that their best friend is slowing down. 

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