by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Apr 5, 2019 | News / Blog
Hormonal Management in Pet Birds It’s springtime – well, at least it should be! Birds are singing and building their nests for the year. Just like our wild birds, the changing daylight and other signals can trigger our pet birds to believe it is the breeding season....
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Apr 4, 2019 | News / Blog
Spring: Is Your Pet Protected? The sun is out, the snow is melting, and everyone is excited to be outside enjoying springtime. But is your dog or cat adequately protected from the dangers that lurk outside? Dog Preventative Care All dogs should be on year round...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Feb 19, 2019 | News / Blog
National Train Your Dog Month Written by Sabrina Reed, CVT, Fear-Free Certified, Director of Behavioral Services Materials courtesy of Family Paws Parent Education: https://www.familypaws.com Last month, we celebrated National Train Your Dog Month. Sabrina Reed, CVT,...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Jan 22, 2019 | News / Blog
National Walk Your Dog Month Written by Samantha Folger, CVT, Director of Nutritional Services Now that the holiday season has come and gone, Minnesotans are looking out the window wondering when that ice will melt and longing for the warm days of spring. While some...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Dec 28, 2018 | News / Blog
Feline Hyperthyroidism Written by Jessica Lewis, DVM and Jennifer Blair, DVM, CVA, CVFT Hyperthyroidism is a multisystemic disorder resulting from the excessive production and secretion of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. This is almost always the result of an...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Nov 21, 2018 | News / Blog
Anesthesia For Your Pet Written by Dr. Kevin Roeser At St. Francis Animal Hospital, we use anesthesia nearly every day during routine and emergency surgeries, dental procedures, and other potentially painful procedures. The goals of anesthesia are fairly universal. We...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Oct 30, 2018 | News / Blog
Happy Halloween: Beware of Chocolate Toxicity Most people enjoy chocolate, and not surprisingly, most pets do too! Unfortunately, chocolate can be toxic to pets and can lead to severe clinical signs including vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, hyperactivity, tremors,...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Oct 4, 2018 | News / Blog
Animal Pain Awareness Month Jennifer Blair, DVM, CVA, CVFT 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 restlessness;...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Aug 31, 2018 | News / Blog
Feline Inappropriate Urination Kevin Roeser, DVM and Jennifer Blair, DVM Inappropriate urination or house soiling can be a challenging issue for cats, their owners, and veterinarians alike. For many cats, the underlying cause of this behavior is multi-faceted, making...
by St. Francis Animal and Bird Admin | Jul 26, 2018 | News / Blog
Feline Tooth Resorption / Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions Dr. Kevin Roeser Feline tooth resorption, also known as Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions (FORLs), cervical line lesions (CLLs), neck lesions, cervical line erosions, and feline caries/”cavities”, are a...
