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...
by Dr. Megan | Sep 1, 2022 | News / Blog
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,...
by Dr. Megan | Jul 31, 2022 | News / Blog
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...
by Dr. Megan | Jun 30, 2022 | News / Blog
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...
by Dr. Megan | May 31, 2022 | News / Blog
Calming Compulsive Licking Behavior Few sounds drive pet parents up the wall more than a pet who won’t stop licking their paws, legs, bellies, furniture, or the floor all day long. Excessive licking can cause sleep disruption (for pets and their families!), damage to...
by Dr. Megan | May 1, 2022 | News / Blog
Anxiety in Dogs and Cats Many people are familiar with anxiety disorders in humans, but did you know that our pets can experience anxiety too? Anxiety is a very normal experience for any animal, and under normal conditions, anxiety helps to keep animals safe from...
