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

by | November 15, 2025 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

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...
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Celebrating our Veterinary Practice Management Team

by | November 1, 2025 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

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...
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More Than Just Scrubs: Honoring Our Veterinary Technicians This October

by | October 10, 2025 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

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

by | October 10, 2025 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

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

by | September 15, 2025 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

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

by | September 1, 2025 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

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...
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Not All Pets Are Created Equal: Why Cats Need Unique Veterinary Care

by | August 16, 2025 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

If you have both a cat and a dog at home, you've probably noticed they experience the world very differently. While your dog might wag their tail at the leash, ready to jump in the car for their next vet visit, your cat likely vanishes under the bed at the sound of...
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Stop the Scratch: Understanding and Preventing Itchy Skin in Pets

by | August 1, 2025 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

If your dog can’t stop licking his paws or your cat’s constant scratching is keeping you up at night, you’re not alone—and neither is your pet. Itchy skin is one of the most common reasons pets are brought to the vet, and it can be frustrating for both pets and their...
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Mutts: The Ultimate Underdogs of National Mutt Day!

by | July 16, 2025 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

Have you ever looked into the soulful eyes of a mutt and felt like you’d met a one-in-a-million friend? National Mutt Day, celebrated on July 31 and December 2, is the perfect chance to recognize the incredible charm, resilience, and love these mixed breed dogs bring...
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The Hidden Dangers: Zoonotic Diseases and Your Pets

by | July 1, 2025 | Pet Health | 0 Comments

Did you know your cuddly cat or playful pup could carry germs that can make you or your family sick? It’s not something any pet parent wants to think about, but understanding zoonotic diseases—those that pass from animals to humans—is a key part of keeping both your...
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Pets Need Dental Care Too

by | Feb 22, 2017

  You take your responsibilities as a pet owner seriously by feeding your pet nutritious food, bringing her to Minnesota Veterinary Hospital for routine check-ups, and ensuring that she's well-groomed and gets enough exercise. Even so, you could be...

How to Have a Pet-Safe Valentine's Day

How to Have a Pet-Safe Valentine's Day

by | Feb 13, 2017

With Valentine's Day just a few days away, you may be busy planning for a romantic evening at home or putting up decorations. You probably aren't planning an emergency visit to Minnesota Veterinary Hospital. Unfortunately, pets can get themselves into trouble quickly...

January is National Walk Your Dog Month

January is National Walk Your Dog Month

by | Jan 19, 2017

  January may be cold, but it's also National Walk Your Dog Month. If you don't normally take your dog for a walk each day, the flipping of the calendar to 2017 is the perfect opportunity to create a new habit. Dogs who don't get this necessary daily...

Understanding Feline FIV

Understanding Feline FIV

by | Dec 22, 2016

  Cat owners are often confused about the difference between feline FIV and feline FeLV and what a diagnosis means for their pet. Feline FIV, which stands for feline immunodeficiency virus, is the equivalent of the AIDS virus in humans. Feline FeLV, on the other...

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