by Dr. Megan | Jan 30, 2023 | News / Blog
Cold Weather Reminders We’ve reached the bitter cold of Minnesota winter, so it’s a good time to remember a few safety guidelines: Protect those paws! Paw pads are tough, but very cold temperatures can cause frostbite. In the city, paws also have to contend with salt,...
by Dr. Megan | Dec 31, 2022 | News / Blog
Happy New Year! 2022 has been a big year at St. Francis Animal Hospital! We started the year by welcoming Drs. Jessica Lewis and Megan Schommer as new co-owners alongside Dr. Jennifer Blair. We celebrated the addition of new employees, the transition away from...
by Dr. Megan | Dec 23, 2022 | News / Blog
The longest night of the year gives us an opportunity to both embrace the return of light to our days and also to reflect on the feelings that are easier to feel in the dark. We have chosen the time around the solstice as a period to remember and honor the pets that...
by Dr. Megan | Nov 30, 2022 | News / Blog
Winter Solstice Pet Memorial Ceremony Winter can be a time of isolation and loneliness, especially when you are navigating the holiday season while grieving the loss of an animal companion. We have chosen to use the Winter Solstice as a time of reflection, remember,...
by Dr. Megan | Oct 30, 2022 | News / Blog
Arthritis in Cats Most cat owners recognize that as their cats are aging, they start to become less active and agile than when they were younger. Sometimes, this can be a normal part of the aging process, but for many cats, “slowing down” is a symptom of arthritis...
by Dr. Megan | Oct 1, 2022 | News / Blog
Fear Free Approaches at St. Francis Going to the doctor can be a frightening experience for some animals. Just like humans, some pets are especially sensitive to the unusual sounds, smells, and sights of a medical clinic. Veterinarians have to touch animals in ways...
