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,...
December Newsletter 2022

December Newsletter 2022

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...

Winter Solstice Pet Memorial Ceremony 2022

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...
November Newsletter 2022

November Newsletter 2022

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,...
October Newsletter 2022

October Newsletter 2022

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...
September Newsletter 2022

September Newsletter 2022

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...
August Newsletter 2022

August Newsletter 2022

St. Francis Open House- Celebrating 30 Years Of Service! The day is nearly here! St. Francis is celebrating our 30th year of providing veterinary care to Roseville and our surrounding communities and we want you to join us! Our Open House will be held on Sunday,...
July Newsletter 2022

July Newsletter 2022

Save the Date: St. Francis Animal Hospital’s 30th Anniversary Open House! We are celebrating our 30th year of providing veterinary care to Roseville and our surrounding communities! Please come to our Open House on Sunday, September 18th from 1 pm to 4 pm to help us...