Why Does My Dog Take Forever to Poop?
If your dog takes forever to poop, or to even decide on the perfect place to do their business, it can be super annoying. Especially when it is cold outside or you have to get to work. It isn’t that unusual to have your dog hem and haw over where to go and there are...
Shedding Much? Excessive Hair Loss in Dogs
One of the primary questions we get from dog owners at Union Lake Veterinary Hospital is why their dog sheds so much. This is probably followed up by, “how do I stop it?” If your living room has become the Wild West with hair tumbleweeds taking over, we get it. Dogs...
What’s that Smell? How to Reduce Dog Farts
How to reduce dog farts. Ah, the age-old joke...blame it on the dog. But if your dog has ongoing trouble in the gastrointestinal department, you will want to take action. Flatulence in dogs is a common complaint, but ongoing flatulence can signal a greater problem....
Behavior Changes in Your Dog Due to Separation Anxiety
Are you seeing behavior changes in your dog due to separation anxiety now that your family is going back to work or school? The team at Union Lake Veterinary Hospital is hearing reports of an increase in destructive behaviors and other problems during/post COVID-19...
How to Prevent and Remove Plaque From Your Dog’s Teeth
When it comes to your dog’s complete health, the quality of their dental care is key to so many aspects of their wellness. Without good care, your dog can develop periodontal disease and lose teeth. They can develop systemic diseases that tie back to lack of dental...
When To Spay or Neuter a Dog or Cat
Spaying or neutering your dog, puppy, cat or kitten is a part of responsible pet ownership. Millions of animals are euthanized in crowded shelters each year and many more suffer as strays. Pet overpopulation is a big problem in the United States and can only change...
Pet Weight Loss After COVID-19
If you’re like most of us, eating became more of a pastime than a necessity during the pandemic shut-down. Staying at home, whiling away the hours, often included snacks, snacks, and did we say snacks? With the whole family stuck indoors, we’re betting that the family...
Noise Anxiety in Pets: Summertime Fireworks and Thunderstorms
Kaboom! Crackle! Clap! Sizzle! The sounds of summer are oftentimes ones of celebration and the coming of rain. Noise anxiety in pets means that the sounds of summer that exhilarate us--fireworks, thunderstorms--can be terrifying for our fur friends. Many pets suffer...
Can Dogs Get Flu?
With all of the talk about viruses these days, many pet owners wonder can dogs get flu? Current studies show that dogs and cats do not transmit COVID-19, but pets can get colds and flu. These bugs are generally mild or moderate. Some can become life-threatening when...
The Great Debate: Mutts Vs. Purebreds
When it comes to mutts vs. purebreds, there are myths mixed in with the realities. There is a lot of information about these two distinct groups of dogs and supposedly what makes one superior to the other. Most pet owners have an opinion about why their dog (mutt or...
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Since 1974, Union Lake Veterinary Hospital has been providing pets in Waterford, West Bloomfield, and surrounding areas with state-of-the-art care.
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Location
6545 Cooley Lake Rd.
Waterford, MI 48327
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Hours
Mon-Fri: 7:00am – 8:00pm
Sat-Sun: 8:00am – 6:00pm
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Phone: 248-363-1508
Fax: 248-363-7505
Email: ulvh@msn.com
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