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Kick Off 2025 with Great Pet Health: Tips for a Healthy Year in Shoreview, MN

by | December 31, 2024 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

A new year means new goals, and what better way to start 2025 than by prioritizing your pet’s health? Our furry family members depend on us to keep them happy and healthy, and with a proactive approach, you can set them up for their best year yet. From preventative...
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Winter Pet Safety in Shoreview: Tips to Keep Your Pets Warm and Healthy

by | December 15, 2024 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

Minnesota winters are no joke, and while we’re bundling up in our warmest coats, it’s important to remember that our pets need protection from the cold too. Winter weather in Shoreview can pose unique challenges for pets, including risks like frostbite, paw injuries...
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Warning Signs of Cancer in Pets: What Every Dog and Cat Owner Should Know

by | November 15, 2024 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

As pet owners, we all want our furry companions to live long, healthy lives. But just like humans, pets can develop serious health issues, including cancer. While the word “cancer” is one no pet owner wants to hear, early detection and prompt treatment can make all...
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Practice Managers Appreciation Week – Meet Paula

by | November 15, 2024 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

Have you ever wondered who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes at Minnesota Veterinary Hospital? As pet owners, we often focus on the compassionate veterinarians and technicians who care for our furry companions, but there’s another crucial person...
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Top 5 Benefits of Doggy Daycare for Working Parents

by | August 26, 2024 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

Balancing a busy work schedule with the responsibilities of pet ownership can be challenging. Ensuring your dog receives the care, exercise, and attention they need while you’re away is a key part of keeping them mentally and physically healthy. At Minnesota...
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Summer Heat? No Problem! Engaging Indoor Activities for Pets

by | August 15, 2024 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

As the summer heat ramps up, it’s only natural to spend more time indoors to keep cool. But while you're lounging in the air conditioning, your pets might be getting a little stir-crazy. Keeping your furry friends entertained indoors is key to their happiness and...
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How Doggy Daycare Enriches Your Pet’s Life

by | June 27, 2024 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

Happy Face Is there anything better than your dog running toward you, tongue hanging out, with a gigantic smile on their face? If you’re a pet owner, very few things compare to seeing your pet full of joy. It’s a pet owner’s dream for their pet to be that happy. We...
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Microchipping Your Pet

by | June 27, 2024 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

Not The Game You Want To Play There are so many fun things about summer – swimming, barbecues, cornhole, softball, pickleball, and more. There are so many activities to do and games to play during this busy season. There’s one game, though, that no one wants to play:...
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Summer Booms: Start Preparing Your Pet Now

by | May 24, 2024 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

Summer Celebrations Summertime. Cookouts, the beach, time spent relaxing with family and friends, and sharing all the joys of everything from a bonfire to fireworks. While we may find fireworks displays beautiful and exciting, our pets can experience them very...
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Tick and Heartworm Protection For Pets

by | May 21, 2024 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

All The Joys Of Summer Long days, easy nights. Time spent with family and friends. Tubing down the river or swimming at the beach. Hikes, biking, or taking a long walk. All the joys of summer and more. On the other hand, bugs and other creepy crawlies abound. They may...
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Pet Dental Health Month

by | February 21, 2024 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

Smile… Smile and the whole world smiles with you, especially if you take great care of that smile. Caring for your teeth and your children’s teeth is a natural part of taking care of ourselves, but did you know that your pet needs the same kind of care? Many pet...
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It’s All About The Heart

by | February 12, 2024 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

February Ah, February. Love month. Our hearts go pitter patter. Sometimes, if love strikes us in a certain way, our hearts grow sixteen sizes. For many, February is all about the heart, so it’s a great time to focus on a healthy heart for the one who loves you most –...
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Winter Hazards

by | January 19, 2024 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

The Magic of Winter Some of us love it while others can’t wait for it to be over, but no one can deny the beauty of winter. Icicles hanging from branches on a tree, the stillness of a quiet snowfall, the picturesque loveliness of a blanket of snow. Whether you like to...
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Boarding Your Pet With Minnesota Veterinary Hospital

by | January 12, 2024 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

As pet owners, we understand the deep bond you share with your furry companions. Whether you're planning a vacation or a business trip, finding a trustworthy and caring environment in which to board your pet is crucial. It’s important to make sure your beloved furry...
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2023 Wrap-up: Thank You, Clients!

by | December 19, 2023 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

Another Year Another year is nearly gone. 2023 has been a year in which much has changed in the world around us. Some of these changes have been stressful, but there is always much to be grateful for. Minnesota Veterinary Hospital staff wants to thank you, our...
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Holiday Safety

by | December 4, 2023 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

Traditions We all have traditions this time of year. Some of us bake (and eat) specific kinds of cookies, some attend religious services faithfully, and some simply enjoy the light brought into the darkest days of winter. Some traditions are sweet and sentimental like...
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your Friends at Minnesota Veterinary Hospital!

by | November 30, 2023 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

This year we are hoping to raise some Holiday cheer for a Non-profit near and dear to the heart of our staff member, Kelly. Home at Last Sanctuary (HAL) is a non-profit whose mission is to provide a loving and healthy forever home to dogs with no other option. HAL...
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Cold Safety

by | November 21, 2023 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

Let It Snow Let it snow, let it snow. It’s the season – winter is coming. Although the official winter solstice is a little more than a month away, many parts of the US are already experiencing cold weather. And, for those of us in Minnesota, it’s only going to get...
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National Senior Pet Month

by | November 14, 2023 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

If We’re Lucky Aging is inevitable if we’re lucky enough to experience it. Sure, we develop a few more aches and pains, a few gray hairs, and maybe a paunchy middle, but we’re still us – loveable, curmudgeonly, or anywhere in between. Age doesn’t change who we are...
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Fall Safety

by | October 20, 2023 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

The Most Colorful Time of the Year It is. There’s no doubt about it. The brilliance of autumn colors abound – leaves, pumpkins, mums. Mother Nature’s harvest of beauty is gloriously displayed for us to breathe in; to sink into. There’s such richness in which to bask...
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National Pet Wellness Month

by | October 17, 2023 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

Family Prior to the mid-1900s, pets were considered working animals. If you had a dog, a cat, or even a pet cow, their role was to work or “earn their keep” in some capacity. Since the mid-1900s, pets have been viewed differently. The advent of suburban life after...
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Joint Supplements

by | September 25, 2023 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

Days of Yore Oh, those baby days! Or, those teenager-ish and young adult days. Whether we’re talking about people or pets, “Youth,” as Mark Twain observed, “Is wasted on the young.” We don’t appreciate our flexibility and mobility until we have to work to retain them....
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Animal Pain Awareness Month

by | September 18, 2023 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

September September and fall. Back-to-school, football, crunchy leaves, and all things autumn are likely at the forefront of our minds. September, like all other months, has other associations, too. Just as October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, September has its...
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Itchy Pet Awareness Month

by | August 18, 2023 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

More Gift Than Responsibility Our pets. Our beloved fur babies. What’s better than being all curled up together in your favorite comfy spot, simply enjoying the moment and the bond you share? Nothing, really. Getting to enjoy their companionship is a gift, so it...
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Back to School and Separation Anxiety

by | August 11, 2023 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

That Went Quickly Oh, sweet summer! You’re almost gone. Those luxurious, languid summer days are nearly over. School will start before we know it, and with it will come all the hustle and bustle of a new school year. It’s fun and exciting for children and a familiar...
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Obesity in Cats – Treatment and Prevention

Obesity in Cats – Treatment and Prevention

by | Sep 15, 2021

Obesity in the feline pet population, as in humans, has become a nationwide problem. The guideline for obesity is 20 percent or more above the normal weight range, and veterinarians are seeing more felines that fall into this category. Just as in humans, obesity can...

5 Ways To Prevent Boredom for Your Aging Dog

5 Ways To Prevent Boredom for Your Aging Dog

by | Aug 20, 2021

While you may be tempted to think that your aging dog is content to kick back more and interact less, the reality is they need more engagement to stimulate their body and mind. In fact, too much boredom in senior dogs has been proven to cause depression, apathy, and...

5 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Dog

5 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Dog

by | Aug 20, 2021

Are you ready to adopt a dog? Sharing your life with a canine will bring joy to you and your canine companion. Studies even show that owning a dog has health benefits, both mental and physical. An analysis of multiple studies involving more than 3 million subjects...

Proven Ways to Pet-Proof Your Home

Proven Ways to Pet-Proof Your Home

by | Jul 20, 2021

No matter how lovable and cute pets can be, they sure know how to make a mess. This makes it important for you to pet-proof your home, as doing so is the only way to prevent costly wear-and-tear that pets will cause over time. Here are four simple tips for creating a...

4 Ways to Keep Your Pets Safe for the 4th of July

4 Ways to Keep Your Pets Safe for the 4th of July

by | Jun 29, 2021

It's soon to be the 4th of July, and like many Americans you are most likely planning to spend time with your family. What you may not be considering is the safety of your pets during this festive day! At Minnesota Veterinary Hospital, we want to make sure that all...