Doctor’s Blog
Lyme Disease Awareness
In continuation of our Parasite Prevention campaign, May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month here at Oakland Hills Veterinary Hospital. Lyme Disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and […]
April is Parasite Prevention Month!
The grass is starting to turn green, there are little buds on the trees, and the sun stays out longer with each passing day. You know what this means: spring […]
Dogs and Swimming
It took a while this year, but summer has finally hit Michigan. That means days are best spent by the lake or the pool and I know your dog agrees. […]
Guinea Pigs
Thinking about getting a Guinea Pig or have questions about the Guinea Pig you already have? At Oakland Hills Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Husman is happy to answer all your Guinea […]
Traveling With Your Pet
It’s summer time in Michigan, and, as the “Pure Michigan” commercials will tell you, that means time to travel our beautiful state. For many of us, that means traveling with […]
Feline Heartworm Disease
Feline Heartworm Disease A disease that is sufficiently common, potentially fatal, difficult to detect, impossible to cure, and easy to prevent. Feline heartworm disease can be a significant danger to […]
Getting Your Cat To The Vet
Tips for Getting Your Cat To and From the Veterinary or Animal Hospital. Providing good health care, especially preventive health care, can allow your cats to have longer, more comfortable […]
Halloween and Your Pets
It’s that time of year for candy and costumes, which means our pets get a chance to show off their costumes as well. Dogs and cats have now become “kids” […]
Leptospirosis, aka “Fall Fever”
Leptospirosis, aka “Fall Fever” Rocky, a 1 year old Siberian Husky came in on a Monday morning in early September. He had been sick since the previous Friday evening. He […]
Case of the Month- A Bad Tooth!
Sam, a 4 year old mixed breed dog, presented one morning with a broken tooth. He didn’t seem uncomfortable, and his behavior hadn’t changed. He was playing the day before […]