Peoples Choice Awards

Once again, the Dewitt Bath Review has recognized us as the People's Choice Award Winner. See the story here

"Pet Celebration Day"

Seven years running! "Pet Celebration Day was HOT but GREAT!
Once again pet lovers (and more pets than ever, ALL on leashes!)
explored the grounds at Zeeb Pet Health Center. Everyone
celebrated the relationship pets have with their people. This year
the weather was a bit more of a challenge as it was much hotter
than in the past. It is for this reason we are going to change to a
cooler time of year for 2006. So mark your calendar for Sunday
September 17th 1-4 p.m. for the 8th annual event!

This year's guests included:

A two story "Flea" welcomed guests while a two story "Tick" watched
over pets and their people as they ate hotdogs, gummy bears and
animal crackers. These inflatable monsters were on loan from Bayer
the maker of Advantage flea control for cats and Advantix flea and tick
control for dogs.

Hill's pet foods (the makers of Science Diet and many of our
prescription diets) allowed us to have Amanda Chin available to
answer questions about how to meet the nutritional needs of pets.

"Three Shears For Pets" stylist Courtney Adams helped owners
understand how they might better care for their own pet's bathing
and grooming needs.

The Obedience Training Club of Greater Lansing, one of the area's
top obedience schools, held demonstrations throughout the day.

The "Stuffed Pet Vet", Diane Baldus repaired a number of "injured"
stuffed animals.

Alpaca's (known for their fur production) were on hand courtesy of
the Ruhf Family.

Grand Rapids based "Paws for a Cause" a non-profit organization
that supplies dogs to people with disabilities helped everyone
understand the contribution dogs make to those with a disability.

Representatives from Invisible Fence gave dog owners information
about how they can keep pets in their own yard.

Once again, Grandma Heyd passed out tons of cotton candy.

Zeeb Pet Health Center Interns saw to the comfort of our quests.
While Health Care Team members answered MANY pet owner questions.

Reporters from the DeWitt, Bath Review and Lansing State Journal
interviewed Dr. Thimmig to get the scoop on this awesome event.

TV news reporters from both channels 6 and 10 capture the many
facets of the day. They interviewed spectators and Dr. Thimmig.

Todd Fox of Novartis gave owners information about keeping their
pet out of pain with Deramaxx.

Dr. "Photograph" a.k.a. Dr. Frederick took family photographs.

Although Dr. Anne Hale, Director of Midwest Animal Blood Services
was not able to be present, she provided a display showing how blood
donations are used to help pets requiring a transfusion and other uses
for pet blood. Information was available for those who want their pet tobecome a "Blood Donors". Please call the office should you want your
pet to become a donor.

Dr. Theresa Driscoll showed how "adjustments" elevate pain.

OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED:

- Gentle Leader Demonstrations
- Microchip Identification information
- Information on Dental Care and C.E.T. Chews keeping teeth white
- Hospital Tours

Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 17th for the 8th annual event!

PS, Pets don't forget to bring your people

Click here to see a photo album of our 2003 event.

Read about the first Annual "Pet Celebration Day" here.

Pet Blood Drive

On Saturday October 12 the Zeeb Pet Health Center in conjunction with Midwest Animal Blood Services, a Stockbridge based Animal Blood Bank, held a Pet Blood Drive. "This event was a huge success", says Dr. Ann Hale, the blood bank's director. Of the 57 dogs to be tested only six were disqualified. One had lost weight and was now under the 50 lb minimum weight requirement. Another had been previously treated for heartworm disease. Two dogs were just a tad too old (they were 8 years old and need to be between 1 and 7). And three dogs had just plain old-fashioned poor veins. In all 51 dogs were screened. Read more about this event here

Veterinary Economics has bestowed yet another extremely prestigious
honor upon us by nominating our facility for a "Practice of Excellence"
award. Since its creation there have been only 46 recipients out of a
field that includes ALL of the veterinary offices in the United States
and Canada! An individual cannot apply for this award rather they must
be nominated. The criterion used for judging this award takes into
account many aspects of operating a veterinary office. Obviously
patient care including both inpatient and outpatient services, hospital
census, financial activities, the short and long term business plan, and
many more parameters. Suffice it to say they look at EVERYTHING! None
the less, what an honor just to be considered for this award.

Doctors and Staff of the Zeeb Pet Health Center are very active in our
community. We not only provide exceptional health care for our patients
but also believe that we need to share our philosophy with others
throughout mid-Michigan.

Other points of interest:

Five staff members completed a day long seminar entitled "It's What's Up
Front That Counts" taught by Mr. Mark Opperman. Mr. Opperman is a
nationally known veterinary practice consultant that specializes in
customer service. All of the participants came away with a better
understanding of what "Superior Customer Service" means and how it can
be applied right here at the Zeeb Pet Health Center. The rest of the
staff is eager to put into action many of the suggestions that were made
by Mr. Opperman. The bottom line is what was good is going to get
better.

Look for Dr. Thimmig's weekly newspaper article in the DeWitt, Bath
Review on pet health topics. This labor of love has become a wonderful
way for pet owners to become informed about common ailments affecting
their furry friends. The topics are timely and the information is
priceless. P.S. Dr. Thimmig, don't quit your day job.