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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...

Healthy Teeth, Happy Pets: Everything You Need to Know About Pet Dental Health

Have you noticed your furry friend’s breath isn’t as fresh as it used to be? Or perhaps you’ve seen some tartar buildup on their teeth? While these might seem like small issues, they could be signs of bigger dental health concerns. Just like us, dogs and cats need...

Spay/Neuter Awareness: Why It’s Important for Your Pet’s Health and Well-being

Have you ever thought about how spaying or neutering your pet can impact their long-term health and happiness? Beyond being a responsible pet owner, these procedures are essential for improving your pet’s quality of life and managing pet overpopulation. Let’s dive...

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...
Taking to the Skies with Your Pet in Tow

Taking to the Skies with Your Pet in Tow

  Although flying with your pet may not be your first choice, it isn't always avoidable. Perhaps you're moving cross-country and have no time to spare driving your pet there yourself. As anxious as you might feel flying with your pet, you don't want to hire a...

How Will You Celebrate National Mutt Day?

How Will You Celebrate National Mutt Day?

Animal activist Colleen Paige thought National Mutt Day was so important that she pushed for it to be recognized twice a year, on July 31 and December 2. The purpose of the awareness campaign, according to Paige, is to "embrace, save, and celebrate" mixed-breed dogs....

Recognizing and Treating Kennel Cough

Bordetella Bronchoseptica, commonly known as kennel cough, is a highly contagious illness that can spread quickly among dogs and cats in close quarters. Although it typically isn't life-threatening, some pets develop complications after having kennel cough. The main...

How to Organize a Take Your Dog to Work Day Event

How to Organize a Take Your Dog to Work Day Event

Take Your Dog to Work Day is coming up on Friday, June 24. Pet Sitters International started this event in 1999 to highlight how dogs play an important part of our everyday lives. If you still need to convince your boss to participate, let him or her know that studies...

Understanding Infectious Canine Hepatitis

Understanding Infectious Canine Hepatitis

Infectious canine hepatitis is a highly contagious disease that primarily affects puppies under one year old and unvaccinated adult dogs. It's not as common in the United States as it is in other countries, but it's still important to know the symptoms and prevent...

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