Winter Sale on Retail

Starting today, December 26th through January 6th, all retail is 50% off (excludes Frontline). Swing by today and pick up some post-holiday gifts or stock up must have like shampoo, collars, and more!

Christmas Special Delivery

For our guests staying over this Christmas holiday we are offering holiday dinners and gift delivery. We are roasting a turkey and vegetables for our guests on Christmas. We will serve the meal to dogs whose parents sign them up for this special treat. The cost is $5 for the meal that will be served in the evening of Christmas day.

Best Friends will be acting as Santa delivering gifts on Christmas morning. When you drop off your pet you can leave behind any special treat or purchase one from our selection of retail. If you can't decide what to get your special pet let one of Santa's helpers at the front desk help you pick out a toy that is a good fit for your pet. We will then deliver the gifts on Christmas morning! Pictured above are some of our favorite dog toys including Kong Wubbas ans Lamie-Doodles, and below are our favorite toys for cats including Kong Cat Toys and Cat Nip Filled Pillows.

Call 586-792-3000 for more details.

Holiday Pet Safety Tips

This time of year is fun and exciting for us humans and our furry companions. Decorations mean lots of exciting new sights and smells for our pets. However these new and exciting things can be dangerous if precautions aren't taken.Take an extra minute or two to pet proof your electrical chords. This time of year decorative lights means extra plugs and a potential chew toy for both cats and dogs. Take a few minutes to secure cords with tape or elastic.

Christmas trees are most likely the funnest new item that shows up at Christmas time. Make sure to anchor your Christmas tree down firmly. Cats may try to climb or a dog may just bump into a Christmas tree and knock it over. Tinsel is especially exciting for cats with all the light it reflects. If a pet eats tinsel it can cause a bowel obstruction. Keep your pet from chewing the branches of the tree, pine needles can irritate a pet's intestinal system.

Keep toxic plants such as mistletoe, holly berries and poinsettia plants out of your pet's reach. Consider using repellent sprays or a dog gate to help keep pets away from areas and objects that may be harmful. Also try not to give too many table scraps. This time of year we all want to share our holiday meals with our pets but they do not have the same digestive system or nutritional needs as people.

If you are throwing a party keep in mind your pet might need a quiet spot. Loud noises, lots of strangers can cause lots of stress on a pet. Provide a quiet room if your pet needs time to un-wind. Parties also mean lots of opening and closing doors. Cats and dogs who like to make a run for the door should be put in another room or crate until all the guests have arrived. All it takes is one second for a pet to slip out the door in the commotion.

Following the above safety tips only takes a few minutes but can help make you and your pet's holiday safer and more enjoyable.

Best Friends Pet Care Christmas Special

Give us a call at 586-792-3000 today or click here to book your reservation online!

Meet George the High Flyin' Dalmatian!

Meet George, owned by Monika, a 2 year old black and white dalmatian. George lives with his adopted sister, Gracie, a liver and white dalmatian. George likes meeting new dogs and people! In fact he likes to think of himself as a lapdog and will try to climb up and nibble your ear.

I'm George!!

George's favorite things to do is eat! After eating George likes to fly over agility jumps, he really gets some air. George also likes to practice his obedience in our Rally class. His favorite trick is a "Gimmie Four" followed by "Gimmie Eight" (he only has four toes on each foot). His favorite job is going to visit his friends at the nursing home as a Therapy Dog. George visits once a week and residents will even request him by name. He's so at home at the nursing home, he'll often take naps before heading off to the next room. He once laid down to a resident who fell down in a hallway while his mom went for help. George is the dalmatian with a heart of gold.

George flying over a spread jump at Best Friends!