by Dr. Megan | Jul 30, 2023 | News / Blog
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...
by Dr. Megan | Jun 30, 2023 | News / Blog
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...
by Dr. Megan | May 31, 2023 | News / Blog
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...
by Dr. Megan | Apr 29, 2023 | News / Blog
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...
by Dr. Megan | Mar 30, 2023 | News / Blog
Help! My Dog Needs to Rest! One of the most difficult tasks as a dog owner is to be faced with a pet who needs to have major surgery, such as a fracture repair, correction of a torn cruciate ligament, or surgical removal of a herniated intervertebral disc. Rest and...
by Dr. Megan | Mar 1, 2023 | News / Blog
Top Toxins One of the most common emergency calls we receive is owners worried that their pet may have eaten something toxic. Prevention is the best way to keep your pet safe from toxins! Here are the most common toxins that Pet Poison Helpline received calls about in...
