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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...

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

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...

Stop the Scratch: Understanding and Preventing Itchy Skin in Pets

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...

Ticks and Diseases

Ticks and the diseases they carry are in a continual state of movement across North America. It's important to talk to your veterinarian about concerns you have regarding our geographical region, but also if you plan on travelling to other destinations across the US...

The Importance of Spaying or Neutering Your Pet

Neutering is the surgical removal of both testicles and it offers several important advantages.   Male Cats go through a significant personality change when they mature. They become very possessive of their territory and mark it with their urine to ward off other...

Toxic Table Scraps

Sharing "just a bite" of food off your plate with your pet is harmless, right? Wrong. Many human foods can be dangerous--even deadly--to dogs and cats. Alcohol - Alcohol is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream and affects pets quickly. Ingestion of alcohol can cause...

The Truth About Dental Care

For most of us, caring for our teeth and gums has been a part of our daily routine for as long as we can remember. Just like it is for you, oral health care is important for pets -- regular, professional care from veterinarians and home care from pet owners to keep...

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