Celebrating the 4th of July with your pets: Firework Safety tips

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Upper respiratory infections in cats!

JoJo Ramone is recovering from a cold. He started sneezing and sniffing. He had nasal discharge but it was clear. In most cases, this is a virus. It’s important to make sure that your cat is eating and drinking. They should be seen if the nasal discharge is yellow or green or if they aren’t […]

Recall on #heartworm medication! Confirmed with Virbac by #PetPoisonHelp!

Virbac has issued a voluntary recall for six lots of their heartworm prentive, Iverhart Plus Flavored Chewables, due to a failure to meet stability specifications during the life of the product.

The following lots have been included in the recall:

Lot 120076 (Large 51-100 pounds) Lot 120086 (Large 51-100 pounds) Lot 120856 (Large 51-100 pounds) […]

Get Well Soon SMUDGE!

My thoughts and prayers are with Smudge today. She had spinal surgery this summer and had a cyst removed. It’s been a long road for her recovery. She is still having trouble with her back legs but doing really well with physical therapy. Today she woke up dragging her right rear leg. Hoping that this […]

When to bring your pet to the ER – by Dr.Justine Lee of Pet Poison Helpline.

When To Bring Your Dog to the ER Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DAVCECC, DABT Posted January 10, 2013 in Dog Health

Dr. Justine Lee discusses when it’s a good idea to take your dog the the emergency veterinarian… and when it’s not.

Alright, raise your hand if you don’t mind getting up […]

Holiday information from Pet Poison Helpline.

Around the holidays and as NYE approaches we get concerned about alcohol exposures in our pets. Most people know not to give alcoholic drinks to their pets; however, alcohol poisoning in pets is more common than you think! This is because alcohol can be found in surprising places. Rum-soaked fruitcake or unbaked dough containing yeast […]

Should you call the emergency clinic?

Not sure if your pet needs a trip to the Vet Clinic or Emergency Vet? Try our phone consult. $15.00 will give you both peace of mind and important information for your pet. Please give me a call at 612/723-5039.

Avoid Tinsel with Cats!

Have a cat? Avoid using tinsel for decorating trees. For households with cats, tinsel should be in one place only – the garbage. Tinsel looks like a shiny toy, but it can be deadly. If ingested, it can result in a severe linear foreign body, meaning the stringy tinsel can wrap around the base of […]

Keeping Pets Safe during the Holidays (Pet Poison Helpline)

Keeping Pets Safe this Holiday Season

The holiday season is a magical time to reconnect with family and friends, deck the halls, and celebrate the spirit of giving. Most pets seem to enjoy the holidays too and some are lucky enough to get their own stocking stuffed with new toys and treats. But […]

Doodle for the children by Nancy Carlson.