Hot Spots on Dogs

Hot Spots on Dogs

It’s one in the morning and you wake up to the sound of your dog incessantly licking at the base of his tail- over and over and over. You turn on the light to discover the area he is licking is now red, raw, and sensitive to the touch. This is a familiar scenario for […]

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What to Do If Your Pet Is Overheated

What to Do If Your Pet Is Overheated

Heat exhaustion, or heat stroke, is a common pet emergency during these warmer months.  Dogs are not able to cool themselves by sweating the way people do.  Instead, they primarily cool themselves by panting. They only sweat a small amount from their paw pads.  This makes them more sensitive to heat stress. If a dog […]

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Signs of Allergies in Your Pet and Therapeutic Options

Signs of Allergies in Your Pet and Therapeutic Options

If your pet is experiencing an allergic reaction or a yeast or bacteria infection, their symptoms can range from mild to severe: Difficulty breathing is considered “RED” – or true emergency– on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows […]

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Measuring Your Pet’s Resting Respiratory Rate at Home

Measuring Your Pet’s Resting Respiratory Rate at Home

Knowing how to count your pet’s breathing rate at home can be a powerful tool for assessing his/her cardiopulmonary health – i.e. are your pet’s heart and lungs working as they should be? One of the heart’s many important jobs is to pump blood to the lungs to receive oxygen. If there is a problem […]

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Going Back to Work after Shelter-in-Place? 3 Tips on How to Prep Your Pet

Going Back to Work after Shelter-in-Place? 3 Tips on How to Prep Your Pet

In Minnesota, while it may feel like we’ve been social distancing for 100 years, it’s been closer to four weeks. Your pet, however, may feel as though it’s always been this way and expect it to continue in this fashion, even after life has gone back to a more “normal” state. After so much time […]

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Marijuana Poisoning in Pets: Part II

Marijuana Poisoning in Pets: Part II

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested THC buds or edible products, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to […]

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Marijuana Poisoning in Pets: Part I

Marijuana Poisoning in Pets: Part I

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested THC buds or edible products, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to […]

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Veterinary Care During the Pandemic: What Pet Owners Should Expect

Veterinary Care During the Pandemic: What Pet Owners Should Expect

During the COVID-19 pandemic, what do you do if your pet needs wellness care or other medical attention? Fortunately for pet owners, Governor Walz included veterinary clinics in the “essential businesses” category when he issued the shelter-in-place order, but services may vary from clinic to clinic. Read on to learn general guidelines for seeking and […]

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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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Preparing Your Pets for Spring: 5 Things Pet Owners Need to Consider

Preparing Your Pets for Spring: 5 Things Pet Owners Need to Consider

The sun is shining, the snow is melting, and spring is in the air! As we get excited to enjoy the outdoors, go on vacation, freshen up the house with a good cleaning and fresh flowers, it’s also important for pet owners to prepare their pets for spring. Here are five things to consider: 1. […]

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