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Lost Pet Prevention During Halloween: Microchips and ID Tags

Halloween can be an exciting night for families, but your pet may feel differently. Doorbells, trick-or-treaters, costumes, unfamiliar voices, and a frequently opened front door can make even a relaxed dog or cat nervous. One frightened dash outside can quickly turn a...

Pet Obesity Awareness: Is Your Pet at a Healthy Weight?

A few extra pounds may not seem like much, especially when your dog is still excited for walks or your cat still jumps onto a favorite chair. But for pets, even a small amount of excess weight can place added stress on the body. Since weight gain usually occurs over...

Preventing Separation Anxiety When Pets Spend More Time Alone

A shift in your daily routine can feel minor to you, but to your pet, it may change their entire day. Maybe the kids have returned to school, your work schedule has changed, or summer activities have ended. Suddenly, the dog who spent all day by your side or the cat...

Fall Allergies in Pets: Symptoms and Treatment

Crisp air, colorful leaves, and cooler walks make fall a favorite season for many Minnesota pet owners. But if your dog suddenly spends those walks scratching or your cat seems to be grooming nonstop, seasonal allergies could be making autumn uncomfortable. Fall...

Can a Microchip Help Find My Lost Pet? How Chips Really Work

Very few feelings compare to the sudden panic of realizing your pet is gone. Whether a gate blew open, a leash snapped, or a curious cat snuck through a door, those initial moments are overwhelming. As you begin searching, one question often jumps to mind: Can a...

My Dog Keeps Scratching but Has No Fleas: What’s Going On?

Watching your dog scratch all day can be frustrating, especially when you cannot find a single flea. Many pet owners assume fleas are always the cause of itchy skin, but there are many other reasons a dog may constantly scratch, lick, chew, or rub against furniture....

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: Fact or Fiction

Heartworm: Fact or Fiction

Heartworms are silent but deadly. These parasites pass quietly from mosquitos into your pet's bloodstream and wreak havoc on their health. While you may never lay your eyes on a heartworm, they are present in our area and can infect your dog, cat, or ferret. To...

Curbside & Caring: We’re Here for You!

Curbside & Caring: We’re Here for You!

We bet you never imagined that curbside veterinary care would be a reality. As the COVID-19 epidemic continues, we remain committed to providing pets with the best care they can receive. This includes our curbside pick-up and drop-off of your beloved pet for essential...

Ticks — ICK!

Remember the book The Secret Life of Bees? If you've read it, you know it shines quite a bit of light onto how complex and fascinating those little buzzers are. Well, we just want to take a moment and tell you that there will likely never be a Secret...

Hop into Spring with Top Pet Safety Tips

Hop into Spring with Top Pet Safety Tips

It's hard to find a human, dog, cat, or other creature that doesn't love spring. From longer days to re-emerging foliage, there's so much to enjoy and appreciate about this lovely time of year.  Of course, spring can't be all daffodils, tulips,...

Demystifying Your Pet's Diet

Demystifying Your Pet's Diet

Whether you have a melon Collie or a cat-fish, your pet's diet matters. "You are what you eat" applies to our animal companions, too. A pet's health, weight, lifespan, and cognitive function rely on the diet you provide. The options for...

Top 5 Health Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet

Top 5 Health Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet

Why fix what's not broken? If you have added a new dog, cat, puppy, kitty, or rabbit to your family, you've probably wondered why you should get your pet spayed or neutered. The easiest answer to this question is that your pet may face serious health problems...

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