Kalkaska Animal Hospital

We provide annual and semi-annual comprehensive physical exams to detect early signs of illness, monitor overall health from head to tail, and ensure your pet remains healthy throughout their life. Our exams include thorough evaluations tailored to each pet’s age, breed, and medical history.

We offer specialized wellness packages for puppies and kittens, including vaccinations (e.g., DHPP/DHP-P, FVRCP), fecal checks for intestinal parasites, deworming, and tailored food recommendations to support their growth. Our packages follow a structured schedule to ensure optimal health during their early development.

We emphasize proactive care for senior pets through comprehensive exams, bloodwork, and personalized wellness plans to address age-related conditions. Senior wellness includes monitoring organ function, detecting early signs of disease, and adjusting preventive care as needed.

We provide essential core vaccinations for dogs (Rabies, DHPP/Distemper/Parvovirus) and cats (Rabies, FVRCP). These vaccines protect against life-threatening diseases and are legally required in many cases. Vaccination schedules are tailored to your pet’s age and lifestyle.

We provide annual heartworm testing for dogs and cats, even if they’re on preventatives, to ensure early detection and treatment. Our clinic offers monthly heartworm prevention medications tailored to your pet’s needs, especially during mosquito season (May–November).

We assess and provide flea and tick prevention treatments for all pets, including visual inspections and monthly preventatives. Our services include recommendations for products suited to your pet’s lifestyle and environment to protect against infestations and associated diseases.

We perform fecal testing and deworming treatments for intestinal parasites like roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and Giardia. These services are included in our puppy/kitten wellness packages and recommended annually or as needed based on test results.

We offer in-house blood screening tests, including Complete Blood Counts (CBC) and chemistry panels, to monitor organ function, detect infections, anemia, or metabolic issues. These tests are recommended annually for all pets and required pre-surgery for animals over 5 years old.

We provide urinalysis testing to screen for urinary tract infections, kidney disease, bladder stones, diabetes, and dehydration. This non-invasive test is part of our diagnostic services and recommended annually or when symptoms arise.

We conduct fecal tests to detect intestinal parasites that can affect both pets and humans. These tests are included in wellness exams, especially for puppies/kittens, and help us recommend appropriate deworming treatments.

We perform spay/neuter surgeries Monday–Friday by appointment to prevent reproductive cancers (e.g., mammary tumors, pyometra), unwanted litters, and behavioral issues like aggression or wandering. Pre-surgical bloodwork is required for pets over 5 years old.

While we specialize in scheduled care, our clinic is equipped to stabilize pets in emergencies (e.g., trauma, poisoning) before referral to a specialist. We prioritize immediate treatment and coordination with advanced care facilities when needed.

We provide medical grooming services such as sanitary shaves, nail trimming/dremeling, anal gland expression, and medicated baths for pets with skin conditions. These services are tailored to your pet’s health needs during their stay or wellness visits.

We offer standard boarding in indoor/outdoor runs (16 total) with comfy cots, blankets, and stainless steel bowls. All pets must be current on rabies, distemper, and flea prevention; vaccinations can be administered upon arrival if needed.