August Newsletter 2023

August Newsletter 2023

St. Francis Construction Project Beginning in September Pardon our mess! We are preparing for a big construction project at St. Francis Animal Hospital. To better serve our clients and patients, we will be adding more exam room space and expanding our treatment room....
July Newsletter 2023

July Newsletter 2023

Zoonotic Diseases Humans and pets share our lives, our homes, our beds, and sometimes our diseases with each other. Zoonotic diseases are diseases that animals can share with people. If you own a pet, it’s a good idea to have awareness of some of the most common...
June Newsletter 2023

June Newsletter 2023

Canine Influenza Virus Update Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) has continued to spread through our area. As of June 21st, the Board of Animal Health had 75 documented cases from Ramsey, Hennepin, and Washington Counties. Because testing is costly, the true number of cases...
May Newsletter 2023

May Newsletter 2023

It’s The Law: Legalities Surrounding Veterinary Care In veterinary medicine, we are required to follow laws set by our state veterinary board, pharmacy board, and board of animal health. While these can be frustrating for you, these laws are in place to protect the...
April Newsletter 2023

April Newsletter 2023

Knowing When It’s Time: Tools For End Of Life Care One of the most difficult experiences as a pet owner is trying to make decisions surrounding the end of your pet’s life. Any scenario- a geriatric pet in a lengthy period of decline, a young pet with a severe illness...