7 Reasons to Immediately Bring Your Cat to the ER

7 Reasons to Immediately Bring Your Cat to the ER

There are many reasons to consider scheduling a visit with your family veterinarian. Maybe your pet is losing weight for no obvious reason, their appetite has grown picky, or they’re due for an annual exam and bloodwork. These are all important reasons to see your family veterinarian, but they don’t necessarily warrant a trip to […]

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5 Things Emergency Vets Want Cat Owners to Know

5 Things Emergency Vets Want Cat Owners to Know

Oh, the life of a cat owner! From 2:00 a.m. zoomies, to “I-can-see-the-bottom-of-the-bowl” catastrophes, to not being able to have “nice things” – maybe they all balance out when one is the Honored Chosen Lap. The bond between feline companions and cat owners is special but can also be stressful! As an ER veterinarian (and […]

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Why is My Cat Peeing Outside of the Litter Box? Is this an Emergency?

Why is My Cat Peeing Outside of the Litter Box? Is this an Emergency?

If your cat is peeing outside of the litter box, he may be trying to tell you something. Some cat owners understandably feel angry when their litter-box-trained cat is urinating outside the box. This can be very frustrating and can affect your relationship with your feline family member. While there are many behavioral reasons for […]

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What to Do If Your Pet Has Fleas

What to Do If Your Pet Has Fleas

Springtime is here and with the warmer weather, there is an increased presence of fleas! These parasites are a hassle to get rid of. Once your house has fleas, it can take up to three months to completely eliminate the infestation due to the life cycle of the flea. Here’s what pet owners need to […]

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Does My Pet Have Diabetes?

Does My Pet Have Diabetes?

Have you observed an increase in the amount of times your pet is drinking and urinating? Is he also losing weight, despite a good appetite? These aren’t usually normal, age-related changes. If you notice these changes, it’s time to see your family veterinarian and find out whether or not your pet has diabetes. What is […]

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Chronic Vomiting In Cats

Chronic Vomiting In Cats

If your pet is persistently vomiting or is vomiting paired with diarrhea, these are considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend having your pet evaluated by your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital within 12 hours. Call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team […]

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Tips for a Cat’s Fear-Free Vet Visit

Tips for a Cat’s Fear-Free Vet Visit

Taking your cat to the vet can be one of the most daunting tasks of cat ownership. Whether your cat hides under the middle of the bed or turns into the Tasmanian Devil, it can become a very frustrating experience for both you and the cat. Then frustration becomes frenzy as the appointment time approaches, […]

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Asthma in Pets

Asthma in Pets

Spring is here in Minnesota! We can finally throw open our windows, air out our homes, and… let in the allergens? Soon after, your cat or dog starts coughing. Could there be a connection? Many people are familiar with asthma in humans because they or their loved ones are affected, but pets can have asthma, […]

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Indoor Cats vs. Outdoor Cats

Indoor Cats vs. Outdoor Cats

Many cat owners allow their cats to roam free outdoors. However, allowing your cat to be an outdoor cat may actually be decreasing your cat’s life expectancy. The average life span for an outdoor cat is only two to five years of age while an indoor cat’s life span can reach seventeen years of age […]

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Tips for Taking Your Cat to the Vet

Tips for Taking Your Cat to the Vet

We understand that the vet clinic can be a scary experience for cats. That’s why we put together a list of tips to help make your cat’s visit less stressful. At Home: Pet your cat from head to tail (like your veterinarian does) so your cat will get used to being held and touched. This includes […]

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