Boarding Facilities

Boarding services are provided on a limited basis as a special service for clients. Reservations are required and we urge you to make your reservations early! For the safety of all pets in our charge we require that all vaccinations be current.

• Boarding area is fully air conditioned and heated.

• Animals fed Eukanuba Premium Diets.

• Kennels runs 20 sq. feet (4x5) with outdoor play area of 30’x30’.

• Large attentive staff to ensure cages and runs are clean and comfortable for your pet.

• Tours of boarding area are welcome anytime.

• Additional Playtime in our outside run is available for an extra hourly rate.

• Cat Boarding – At Animal Care Clinic is in Kitty Condos separate from the dog boarding area; we feature a special Kitty Window Seat Condo.

Grooming Services

• Animal Care Clinic offers professional grooming by "Canine Divine South." Tanya Washburn will be grooming at our clinic Monday-Friday. She is a certified groomer-graduate of Professional Academy of Dog Grooming Arts.

• The hours are Monday-Friday.

• Dogs can be dropped off as early as 7:30pm
and picked up as late as 6:00pm.

• Your pet will be kept in a safe, friendly atmosphere and never exposed to any unvaccinated animals. We require all grooming dogs to be vaccinated for your pet’s safety. Every grooming includes bath, clip, ear cleaning and nail trim. If your dog has a problem with his ears or anal glands you can request they be treated by a veterinarian while your dog is here.

• Our grooming facility has a HYDROSURGE bathing system that is renown for exceptional skin and hair treatment. It uses air, water and shampoo/conditioner as it exfoliates dead skin and hair.

• If you have any questions please feel free to stop by and meet our groomers.

Retail

• For your convenience and your pet’s health and happiness, our clinics carry the following
professional pet food and supplies:

• Complete line of Eukanuba and Eukanuba Prescription Diet Pet food from the Iams company. We will be happy to advise you regarding the best dietary requirements for your pet’s particular needs.

• Hills Science Pet Foods, and Prescription Diets.

• Nutritional supplements, vitamins, and general pet supplies.

• Large variety of Lupine collars, leashes and harnesses that are guaranteed for
life even if your pet chews them.

• Also! Many animal toys, chew treats and fun pet products fill our shelves.

• Heartgard, Frontline and Iverheart.

• Red Dingo produces quality pet accesories including the unique "Bucklebone" and "Fishclip" buckles, leads with the patented "Dog Bite" clips and a range of quality stainless steel pet id tags.

Lyme Disease on the Rise [−] • 10 years ago most of the Lyme Disease seen in Minnesota was found near the Wisconsin border. 5 years ago there was an increase of Lyme Disease detected in the Grand Rapids area. Last year and now this year we are seeing a steady and dramatic increase of Lyme Disease present in dogs seen at our clinic in Bemidji. • Studies have shown Lyme positive dogs will develop symptoms at the rate of 5% per year. Example: If a dog was infected with Lyme from a tick bite in 1997, the dog will have a 25% chance of having symptoms in 2003; If a dog was infected with Lyme from a tick bite in 2003, the dog will have a 50% chance of having symptoms in 2012. • Symptoms of Lyme Disease are more difficult to detect in animals than in people. Many dogs affected with Lyme Disease are taken to a veterinarian because they seem to be experiencing generalized pain and have stopped eating. Affected dogs have been described as if they were “walking on eggshells” and often these animals have high fevers. • Painful lameness may appears suddenly and shift from one leg to another. If untreated, it may eventually disappear, only to recur weeks or months later. • We can test your dog for Lyme Disease in our lab at Animal Care Clinic. Many dogs with Lyme Disease are not showing signs at the time of the test but are infected with the Lyme organism. If your dog has Lyme Disease, early detection and treatment will prevent your pet from unnecessary illness and discomfort. • The best way to prevent Lyme Disease is to protect your dog with Frontline monthly (April through October) and annual Lyme vaccinations.