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Think of how dull your life would be if you didn't have regular mental stimulation. Even if you don't find your job particularly challenging on an intellectual level, you have plenty of other outlets to help meet this basic human need. Did you know that dogs...

When it comes to hospitals that treat humans, the government requires any facility that accepts Medicaid to undergo a rigorous accreditation process. Accreditation means that a hospital exceeded standards in several areas according to a review completed by an outside...

It isn't officially summer yet, but you wouldn't know that by triple-digit temperatures we have experienced in Shoreview, Minnesota and the surrounding areas recently. If they're not already, kids will be out of school soon and then families will go on...

According to the website Pets and Parasites, the risk of contracting heartworm or Lyme disease is especially high this year. This has been true of the last five years as well, with the prevalence of both diseases being up 20 percent since 2013. One reason for...

Now that spring has sprung in Minnesota, so have the fleas and ticks that threaten your pet's health and comfort. While these parasites are a problem all year long, they are even more prevalent as the snow melts and warmer temps arrive. Fleas 101 There are over 2,000...

Minnesota Veterinary Hospital is proud to have several Fear Free Certified Professionals on our staff. Why do we believe this certification is important to you as a pet owner?   The training and certification program has helped our veterinarians, veterinary...