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  • Happy 4th!

    Jul 04 2015

    Jo Fleming RVT, CVPM | Uncategorized

    Wishing everyone a safe & fun-filled Independence Day!

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    Put the Lyme in the Coconut

    Jun 30 2015

    Jo Fleming RVT, CVPM | Uncategorized

    Lyme disease is a bacterial disease transmitted by the bite of an infected tick.  The tick, itself, does not cause Lyme disease.  It is only the carrier or“vector” for the…

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    We will be closed Saturday, June 27th!

    Jun 26 2015

    Jo Fleming RVT, CVPM | Uncategorized

    Hello VAC family! Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed Saturday, June 27th due to the Westland Area Parade.  For those who are interested, the parade begins at…

  • Fourth of July Safety Tips

    Jun 23 2015

    Jo Fleming RVT, CVPM | Uncategorized

    With the loud booms of fireworks approaching, we thought we’d take the time to offer some pet advice for your upcoming Independence Day celebrations. While we love a good BBQ,…

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    Happy Father’s Day

    Jun 21 2015

    Jo Fleming RVT, CVPM | Uncategorized

    We would like to wish all of the fathers out there (two & four-legged) a very Happy Father’s Day. -the team at VAC-

  • Beat the Heat!

    Jun 17 2015

    Jo Fleming RVT, CVPM | Uncategorized

    The dog days of summer are almost here.  As temperatures continue to climb, it’s important to remember extreme heat can be very dangerous to not only people, but pets.  Be…

  • The Cat’s Out of the Bag

    Jun 09 2015

    Jo Fleming RVT, CVPM | Uncategorized

    The Cat’s Out of the Bag              -inner ramblings of a clinic cat Day 268   The female occupants continue to harass me about what…

  • Grossology 101 – Tapeworms

    Jun 02 2015

    Jo Fleming RVT, CVPM | Uncategorized

      What comes to mind when you hear the word Tapeworms?  Immediate thought…gross?  Perhaps, you think of a strange diet-fad of long ago?  But, do you think of fleas?  Hold…

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    Allergies- we have a test for that!

    May 26 2015

    Jo Fleming RVT, CVPM | Uncategorized

    Does your pet have an allergy?  The most common sign in dogs and cats is itchy skin.  Sometimes this can lead to face rubbing, hair loss, scratching/biting/chewing the skin and…

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    Dr. Browns Top 10 Reasons to use Flea Prevention

    May 19 2015

    Jo Fleming RVT, CVPM | Uncategorized

    Ah, the smell of flowers, sounds of birds and the sight of your best friend scratching his fleas … spring is upon us! Below are Dr. Browns Top 10 Reasons…