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Foods at the Backyard BBQ That Can Land Your Dog at the Vet

Summer is the perfect time to fire up the grill, invite friends and family over, and enjoy a backyard BBQ. While everyone is busy eating burgers, hot dogs, and sweet treats, your dog may be keeping a close eye on every bite that falls to the ground. It only takes a...

Summer Parasite Prevention for Pets: Protect Your Dog or Cat from Fleas, Ticks, and Mosquitoes

Summer in Minnesota is the perfect time to enjoy longer walks, backyard barbecues, hiking trails, and afternoons at the lake with your dog or cat. While you and your pet are making the most of the season, fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are becoming more active, too....

What Should I Do If My Dog Ate Chocolate?

Few things make a dog owner’s heart sink faster than discovering an empty chocolate wrapper on the floor. Whether it was a chocolate bar left on the counter, a bag of holiday treats, or a batch of freshly baked brownies, many dogs will happily eat chocolate if given...

How Often Should My Cat Get Vaccinated?

If your cat received vaccines last year, you may be wondering if it's time for another round. The answer isn't always straightforward. While some vaccines are given annually, others may provide protection for several years. Factors such as your cat's age, lifestyle,...

Heartworm Prevention 101: What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know

April brings longer days, melting snow, and more time outside with your pet. It also marks the return of mosquitoes in Shoreview, MN. While they may seem like a minor nuisance, mosquitoes carry a serious risk for pets: heartworm disease. The good news is that...

From Ticks to Trouble: Understanding Lyme Disease in Pets

Spending time outdoors with your dog is one of the best parts of living in Shoreview, MN. Walks through neighborhood trails, trips to the park, and even relaxing in your backyard can be part of your daily routine. But with all that fresh air comes a hidden risk that...

Seasonal Allergies in Pets: Signs, Symptoms, and When to Call Your Vet

Spring and fall in Shoreview bring beautiful changes in the landscape, but they can also bring something less pleasant for pets. If your dog is constantly scratching or your cat seems uncomfortable, seasonal allergies could be the reason. Knowing what to look for and...

From Limping to Lethargy: Recognizing the Signs of Arthritis in Your Pet

It often starts with something small. Maybe your dog hesitates before jumping onto the couch, or your cat no longer greets you at the door. These changes can be easy to brush off as part of aging, but they may be early signs of arthritis. Recognizing these subtle...

March Pet Safety Awareness: Top 10 Toxins to Avoid

March is a great time to take a closer look at your pet’s environment and make sure it is as safe as possible. Dogs and cats are naturally curious, and many of the items we use every day can be harmful if a pet gets into them. During Pet Poison Prevention Awareness...

Itching, Scooting, and Scratching: Could Parasites Be the Cause?

If your dog is constantly scratching, chewing at their skin, or scooting across the floor, it can be frustrating and concerning. Many pet owners initially assume these behaviors are related to allergies or dry skin. While those can certainly play a role, parasites are...
National Senior Pet Month

National Senior Pet Month

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...

Fall Safety

Fall Safety

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...

National Pet Wellness Month

National Pet Wellness Month

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...

Joint Supplements

Joint Supplements

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....

Animal Pain Awareness Month

Animal Pain Awareness Month

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...

Itchy Pet Awareness Month

Itchy Pet Awareness Month

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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