September Newsletter

September Newsletter

Construction Updates We are getting close to breaking ground on construction! Beginning in early October, St. Francis will be under construction as we build an addition and renovate our exam room spaces. Because we will not have all of our exam rooms available to use...
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...
March Newsletter 2023

March Newsletter 2023

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...
February Newsletter 2023

February Newsletter 2023

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...
January Newsletter 2023

January Newsletter 2023

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,...