by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Mar 3, 2020 | News / Blog
National Pet Dental Health Month February is National Pet Dental Health Month. Home dental care is very important for maintaining oral health and preventing systemic infections in both animals and people. The more frequently home dental care is performed, the better...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Feb 7, 2020 | News / Blog
Welcome, Dr. Megan Schommer We are excited to announce the addition of our new doctor, Dr. Megan Schommer, on Monday, March 16. Dr. Megan Schommer is a 2010 graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Megan completed her...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Hospital | Dec 26, 2019 | News / Blog
Holiday Tips: Caring For Your Pets Happy Holidays! Many of you are putting finishing touches on your holiday decorations, buying last-minute gifts, baking cookies, volunteering to help those in need, or making travel plans to spend time with family and friends. It’s a...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Hospital | Nov 25, 2019 | News / Blog
Dr. Kevin Roeser: Farewell Wishes It is with great sadness that we announce the departure of Dr. Kevin Roeser from St Francis Animal Hospital. After 17 years, he was presented with an amazing opportunity to work in a practice close to his home and his barn,...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Hospital | Oct 14, 2019 | News / Blog
Happy National Veterinary Technician Week We are excited to celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week October 13th-19th, 2019! What Is A Veterinary Technician or a Veterinary Assistant? A veterinary technician is comparable to a nurse in the human medical field....
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Sep 8, 2019 | News / Blog
September: Pain Awareness Month September is Pain Awareness Month. Animals experience pain and discomfort just as people do. While it is obvious that a pet who is limping is experiencing pain, often the signs of pain are much more subtle. These signs may include...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Aug 27, 2019 | News / Blog
St Francis: Questions & Answers We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has provided feedback to us over the past two months. We have really appreciated your honesty and willingness to provide your perspective. We wanted to take this opportunity...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Jul 30, 2019 | News / Blog
Hyperthermia/Heat Stroke It’s summertime – and with the sunny skies and warm temperatures come some potential risks for your pet. We wanted to share this recent article from Veterinary Partner. Hyperthermia (Heat Stroke): First Aid Written by Roger Gfeller, DVM,...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Jun 16, 2019 | News / Blog
Itchy Dogs: Allergy Management Did you know that animals can have allergies too? They can – and with the arrival of summer, we’ve seen a surge in allergic dogs. Most commonly, dogs have environmental allergies, also known as atopic dermatitis or atopy. Food allergies...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | May 23, 2019 | News / Blog
Lyme Disease Awareness Month May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. What is Lyme disease? Is my dog at risk? Am I doing everything I can be doing to prevent this disease? We hope this article will answer your questions about Lyme disease in dogs. What Is...
