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Train Your Dog Month: A 10 Minute a Day Plan for Better Leash Manners

January is Train Your Dog Month, and there’s no better time to start working on one of the most common challenges dog owners face: leash manners. If your dog tends to pull, zig-zag across the sidewalk, or gets overly excited on walks, you’re not alone. The good news?...

Cold Weather, Warm Hearts: How to Spot Hypothermia and Frostbite in Pets

Minnesota winters are no joke. The snow, ice, and bitter cold may be part of what makes Shoreview beautiful, but they also pose real dangers for our pets. While we may grab a coat, boots, and gloves before stepping outside, our pets don’t always have the same...

Behind the Stethoscope: Celebrating International Day of Veterinary Medicine

Who do you turn to when your pet needs care, healing, or just a little extra love during a tough time? Most pet owners immediately think of their trusted veterinarian. But have you ever stopped to consider what goes on behind the exam room door, or the many hands and...

Skip the ER Visit: 10 Holiday Dangers Pet Parents Should Avoid

The holidays are meant for joy, family, and memory-making but for too many pet parents, they can also mean an unexpected trip to the emergency veterinarian. Between rich foods, decorations, cold weather, and guests coming and going, your pet’s environment can change...

Pet Cancer: The Most Common Types and How to Catch Them Early

Hearing the word "cancer" in the same sentence as your pet's name can feel like a punch to the heart. For many pet owners, it's one of the most frightening diagnoses imaginable. But there’s good news: with greater awareness, improved diagnostics, and early...

Celebrating our Veterinary Practice Management Team

Behind Every Great Veterinary Clinic Is a Rockstar Management Team When you walk into Minnesota Veterinary Hospital, you are greeted with friendly smiles, calm pets, and a smooth experience. Appointments run on time, the waiting room feels welcoming, and your pet’s...

More Than Just Scrubs: Honoring Our Veterinary Technicians This October

October is a special month in animal care. Across the country, veterinary hospitals and clinics pause to recognize the dedicated professionals who often work quietly behind the scenes: veterinary technicians. At Minnesota Veterinary Hospital in Shoreview, we see the...

Fluffy Doesn’t Have to Mean Unhealthy: Pet Obesity Tips

Do you ever find yourself calling your pet “extra fluffy” as you give them a belly rub? While a little pudge may look cute, extra weight can put a serious strain on your dog or cat’s health. In fact, obesity is one of the most common and preventable conditions...

Fight Rabies Before It Strikes: What Every Pet Owner Should Know

Rabies is a word that can send a shiver down any pet owner’s spine. It is a disease that is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear, yet it is entirely preventable with proper care. Even though many pet parents have heard of rabies, there are still common questions...

Say Goodbye to Pet Pain: What You Need to Know This Animal Pain Awareness Month

When your pet isn’t feeling well, they can’t simply tell you what’s wrong. And while some discomforts are easy to spot like limping or whimpering, others can be subtle. During Animal Pain Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to learn how to recognize those quieter...
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 this...

In it Together – Devoted Resolutions

It's a new year, and you have vowed to get in shape and improve your health. Although you might have made this resolution before only to fall back into old habits before the end of January, you mean it this time. The good news is that having a pet gives you even...

December 22 is Keep Pets Safe in Winter Day

December 22 is Keep Pets Safe in Winter Day

ASPCA Guidelines to Keep Pets Safe in Winter Many of the guidelines the organization offers are common sense, such as limiting your dog or cat's time outside when the temperature is low and the wind chill factor is high. You may not have considered others, such as...

November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month

November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month

Signs of Diabetes in Dogs and Cats We encourage you to contact our animal hospital for an evaluation if you notice any of these symptoms in your pet:   Increased thirst: If your pet suddenly starts emptying his water dish more often, it could be an early...

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