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...
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,...
