by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Apr 4, 2019 | News / Blog
Spring: Is Your Pet Protected? The sun is out, the snow is melting, and everyone is excited to be outside enjoying springtime. But is your dog or cat adequately protected from the dangers that lurk outside? Dog Preventative Care All dogs should be on year round...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Feb 19, 2019 | News / Blog
National Train Your Dog Month Written by Sabrina Reed, CVT, Fear-Free Certified, Director of Behavioral Services Materials courtesy of Family Paws Parent Education: https://www.familypaws.com Last month, we celebrated National Train Your Dog Month. Sabrina Reed, CVT,...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Jan 22, 2019 | News / Blog
National Walk Your Dog Month Written by Samantha Folger, CVT, Director of Nutritional Services Now that the holiday season has come and gone, Minnesotans are looking out the window wondering when that ice will melt and longing for the warm days of spring. While some...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Dec 28, 2018 | News / Blog
Feline Hyperthyroidism Written by Jessica Lewis, DVM and Jennifer Blair, DVM, CVA, CVFT Hyperthyroidism is a multisystemic disorder resulting from the excessive production and secretion of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. This is almost always the result of an...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Nov 21, 2018 | News / Blog
Anesthesia For Your Pet Written by Dr. Kevin Roeser At St. Francis Animal Hospital, we use anesthesia nearly every day during routine and emergency surgeries, dental procedures, and other potentially painful procedures. The goals of anesthesia are fairly universal. We...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Oct 30, 2018 | News / Blog
Happy Halloween: Beware of Chocolate Toxicity Most people enjoy chocolate, and not surprisingly, most pets do too! Unfortunately, chocolate can be toxic to pets and can lead to severe clinical signs including vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, hyperactivity, tremors,...
