Welcome to Good Harbor Vet
Welcome to the site of Good Harbor Holistic Veterinary Care, formally known as Best Friends Pet Wellness, providing in-home holistic veterinary care since 2007. The practice relocated in September 2015 to northwest Michigan from Ann Arbor and is pleased to offer holistic in-home veterinary care to the greater Traverse City region.

The primary focus is maintaining and restoring your pet's health through the use of homeopathy, nutrition, and education on natural pet care. There is no need to drive your dog or cat to a clinic; simply relax in the comfort of your own home.

The healing medical art provided is called homeopathy, which uses small doses of natural remedies to return an injured or ill patient to health. Dr. Lisa Melling received her veterinary degree in 2004 and has practiced homeopathy since 2008. She is a Certified Veterinary Homeopath and a faculty instructor with the Pitcairn Institute of Veterinary Homeopathy. Let her show you how homeopathy can treat everything from injuries to skin allergies and cancer, without the need for long-term medications or the risks of side effects.

Who We Are

 Lisa Melling DVM CVH received a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Iowa State University in 1999, and graduated from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2004 with a special interest in animal behavior and emergency medicine. She completed the Professional Course in Veterinary Homeopathy in 2009 and received her Certification in Veterinary Homeopathy in 2011. 

Services

  • Comprehensive consultations which provide a thorough evaluation of the health, diet, and lifestyle of the patient, followed by individualized recommendations for holistic veterinary care.
  • Homeopathic treatment of acute and chronic disease for a variety of conditions including injuries and infectious illnesses, as well as allergies, ear infections, seizures, arthritis, immune-mediated diseases, and cancer.
  • Nutritional consultations emphasizing whole foods, education on raw and species-appropriate diets.
  • Titer testing to avoid unnecessary vaccination.
  • Full laboratory diagnostics including blood screening, urinalysis, heartworm testing, and fecal flotation.
  • Support and education for owners who choose not to vaccinate or are unable to do so because of the patient’s chronic illness.
  • In-home euthanasia service supporting the close bond between the patient and their family, allowing them to pass away in the comfort and serenity of their home. 

Accepting New Patients

Dr. Melling is currently accepting new clients who are interested in holistic veterinary care for their pets, providing in-home veterinary care throughout the greater Traverse City area for dogs, cats and other small animals, including chickens.

In-home veterinary care is especially useful for cats who do not like to travel, and for dogs that tend to be shy, anxious, or fear aggressive within the veterinary clinic. In-home veterinary care is also an invaluable service for terminally ill patients and those with impaired mobility. Our services are easier on pet parents who are home bound, elderly or physically impaired.