Posts in Category: Pet Wellness and Preventive Care February 7, 2025 by Jenison Animal Hospital Therapeutic Diets: When Regular Pet Food Isn’t Enough Just like us, our pets thrive when they’re eating a diet that meets their nutritional needs at each life stage. For some pets, this means dishing up specialized pet diets designed to curb the symptoms of certain conditions, and possibly slow down disease progression. At Jenison Animal Hospital, we want your pets to live their […] Read More Pet Wellness Care For Every Stage of Life If it makes sense to feed puppies and kittens age-appropriate food, then it’s equally important to apply this same approach to all the different facets of pet care. The approach to a pet’s wellness is largely dependent on their age. By acknowledging the specific requirements for each unique stage of life, we can prevent a […] Read More Understanding Advanced Diagnostic Techniques: How They Help Your Pets While some aspects of veterinary medicine continue with traditions that were established generations ago, numerous technological advancements have revolutionized the way we approach patient care. If the goal is to safeguard and improve animal health, then innovations in advanced diagnostic techniques are absolutely critical to preventing, diagnosing, and treating pets effectively and efficiently. Read More Five Things to Know About Veterinary Acupuncture Acupuncture for pets is a great addition to our services here at Jenison Animal Hospital. Adding this holistic pet healthy option can open a lot of doors! Learn all about acupuncture for pets and how they can benefit. Read More All About Veterinary Ultrasounds Veterinary medicine continues to evolve, largely because of advancements in technology. Diagnostic capabilities not only help us detect disease early on, but can positively influence a pet’s treatment plan and recovery as well. The more we understand a pet’s condition and overall health, the more effective we can be. Ultrasound imaging can quickly and accurately […] Read More Age is Only a Number: Keeping Old Pets Healthy Our pet population is living longer than ever before thanks to advances in modern medicine, dedicated veterinary health professionals like those at Jenison Animal Hospital, and loving pet owners like yourself. Senior pet care has a few extra challenges, but by working together, we can keep your older pet happier and healthier longer. Read More The Great Outdoors: Tick and Flea Prevention for Your Summer Adventures As the spring turns to summer, pet owners typically find themselves in “oh no” moments, especially when a pesky parasite has been found on a pet. We can assure you that it’s almost always better to find these bugs knowing a pet is up to date on their parasite prevention medication instead of realizing a […] Read More Chew on This: The Role of Dental Chews and Toys in Pet Oral Health Chewing plays a central role in a dog’s daily life. Puppies learn to chew as a way to soothe gum pain caused by incoming teeth, and as they grow, this behavior channels energy and prevents boredom, frustration, and stress. Chewing has a tremendous influence on pet dental health. Pet owners looking to maximize their pet’s […] Read More Seasonal and Year-Round Allergies in Dogs and Cats Did you know that pets can experience allergy symptoms any time of the year? Environmental allergens typically tend to spike in spring and fall, but there are other potential triggers that persist no matter the season. The clinical signs of allergies in dogs and cats vary, but commonly affect the skin, respiratory tract, or the […] Read More