All About the Heart (Heart Disease & Heartworm in Dogs)

All About the Heart (Heart Disease & Heartworm in Dogs)

Because dogs typically consume a healthier diet than humans do, it's rare for them to develop coronary artery disease. However, they can develop a condition known as progressive heart failure. Veterinarians consider this a disease of aging and not of lifestyle....
Chocolate: Sweet for You, Toxic for Your Pet

Chocolate: Sweet for You, Toxic for Your Pet

Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, both of which can cause your pet to become extremely ill. At Minnesota Veterinary Hospital, we recommend not sharing any amount of chocolate with your pet. This is true even if it has only trace amounts of these harmful...
January 24 is Change a Pet’s Life Day

January 24 is Change a Pet’s Life Day

Adopt if You Can In the spirit of the day, many animal shelters nationwide will waive or reduce adoption fees on January 24. Some may choose to offer other incentives as well, such as free vaccinations. Millions of pets wait in animal shelters for someone to bring...
Keep Your Pet Away from Antifreeze This Winter

Keep Your Pet Away from Antifreeze This Winter

What You Can Do to Prevent Antifreeze Poisoning in Your Pet It’s important to consider things from your pet's point of view. She can't tell the difference between antifreeze and water, which means she may lap up a spill faster than you can clean it. For...