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Foods at the Backyard BBQ That Can Land Your Dog at the Vet

Summer is the perfect time to fire up the grill, invite friends and family over, and enjoy a backyard BBQ. While everyone is busy eating burgers, hot dogs, and sweet treats, your dog may be keeping a close eye on every bite that falls to the ground. It only takes a...

Summer Parasite Prevention for Pets: Protect Your Dog or Cat from Fleas, Ticks, and Mosquitoes

Summer in Minnesota is the perfect time to enjoy longer walks, backyard barbecues, hiking trails, and afternoons at the lake with your dog or cat. While you and your pet are making the most of the season, fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are becoming more active, too....

What Should I Do If My Dog Ate Chocolate?

Few things make a dog owner’s heart sink faster than discovering an empty chocolate wrapper on the floor. Whether it was a chocolate bar left on the counter, a bag of holiday treats, or a batch of freshly baked brownies, many dogs will happily eat chocolate if given...

How Often Should My Cat Get Vaccinated?

If your cat received vaccines last year, you may be wondering if it's time for another round. The answer isn't always straightforward. While some vaccines are given annually, others may provide protection for several years. Factors such as your cat's age, lifestyle,...

Heartworm Prevention 101: What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know

April brings longer days, melting snow, and more time outside with your pet. It also marks the return of mosquitoes in Shoreview, MN. While they may seem like a minor nuisance, mosquitoes carry a serious risk for pets: heartworm disease. The good news is that...

From Ticks to Trouble: Understanding Lyme Disease in Pets

Spending time outdoors with your dog is one of the best parts of living in Shoreview, MN. Walks through neighborhood trails, trips to the park, and even relaxing in your backyard can be part of your daily routine. But with all that fresh air comes a hidden risk that...

Seasonal Allergies in Pets: Signs, Symptoms, and When to Call Your Vet

Spring and fall in Shoreview bring beautiful changes in the landscape, but they can also bring something less pleasant for pets. If your dog is constantly scratching or your cat seems uncomfortable, seasonal allergies could be the reason. Knowing what to look for and...

From Limping to Lethargy: Recognizing the Signs of Arthritis in Your Pet

It often starts with something small. Maybe your dog hesitates before jumping onto the couch, or your cat no longer greets you at the door. These changes can be easy to brush off as part of aging, but they may be early signs of arthritis. Recognizing these subtle...

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...
How Doggy Daycare Enriches Your Pet’s Life

How Doggy Daycare Enriches Your Pet’s Life

Happy Face Is there anything better than your dog running toward you, tongue hanging out, with a gigantic smile on their face? If you’re a pet owner, very few things compare to seeing your pet full of joy. It’s a pet owner’s dream for their pet to be that happy. We...

Microchipping Your Pet

Microchipping Your Pet

Not The Game You Want To Play There are so many fun things about summer – swimming, barbecues, cornhole, softball, pickleball, and more. There are so many activities to do and games to play during this busy season. There’s one game, though, that no one wants to play:...

Summer Booms: Start Preparing Your Pet Now

Summer Booms: Start Preparing Your Pet Now

Summer Celebrations Summertime. Cookouts, the beach, time spent relaxing with family and friends, and sharing all the joys of everything from a bonfire to fireworks. While we may find fireworks displays beautiful and exciting, our pets can experience them very...

Tick and Heartworm Protection For Pets

Tick and Heartworm Protection For Pets

All The Joys Of Summer Long days, easy nights. Time spent with family and friends. Tubing down the river or swimming at the beach. Hikes, biking, or taking a long walk. All the joys of summer and more. On the other hand, bugs and other creepy crawlies abound. They may...

Pet Dental Health Month

Pet Dental Health Month

Smile… Smile and the whole world smiles with you, especially if you take great care of that smile. Caring for your teeth and your children’s teeth is a natural part of taking care of ourselves, but did you know that your pet needs the same kind of care? Many pet...

It’s All About The Heart

It’s All About The Heart

February Ah, February. Love month. Our hearts go pitter patter. Sometimes, if love strikes us in a certain way, our hearts grow sixteen sizes. For many, February is all about the heart, so it’s a great time to focus on a healthy heart for the one who loves you most –...

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