Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital - Byron Center

Winston, a sweet 5-year-old Havanese mix, came to us on October 7th after suffering a severe attack from a larger dog at daycare.

Meet Phoenix, a 4-month-old kitten who beat incredible odds after surviving a house fire. Thankfully, the local rescue group Wild Whiskers stepped in to help.

Halloween is just around the corner! While it's a fun time filled with costumes, decorations, and treats, it can pose serious risks for pets—especially when it comes to chocolate.

Eva, a 5-year-old Sheltie mix, found herself in a sticky situation after ingesting Gorilla Glue while left alone at home for just one hour. Gorilla Glue is a strong adhesive, and when it comes into contact with the liquid in the stomach, it undergoes a dangerous transformation.

10 Interesting Pet Wives’ Tales and Myths by Dr. Marilyn Brink

At AESH of Byron Center, we are fortunate to have two board-certified surgeons on staff. Because of this, we can help patients with a wide range of injuries and conditions. One such condition, called Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome, was recently corrected on a 6-year-old French Bulldog named Vader.

Charlie is a 2-year-old Shih Tzu that was recently diagnosed with bilateral cataracts. A cataract by definition is any opacity (cloudy in appearance) within the lens of the eye. Cataract surgery involves removing abnormal lens fibers using an ultrasound probe and replacing it with a prosthetic lens.