Coming Soon – New Phone System!!!

We have heard about the challenges that our current phone system has, and we are excited to announce that we are transitioning to a new phone system. The new phone system will be installed the week of June 16th – 19th. During this we may experience interrupted phone service. If you cannot reach us by phone, please text us at 763-689-4604 or email us at [email protected]. We look forward to talking with you soon on our new system!

Do Dogs Dream?

Whether or not dogs dream is not known with scientific certainty, but it sure is difficult to imagine that they do not. We have all watched our dogs demonstrate behaviors in their sleep that resemble what they do in a fully awake state. Paddling legs, whining, growling, wagging tails, chewing jowls, and twitching noses inspire us to wonder what our dogs are dreaming about. Read more here.

What to Expect When Your Cat is in Labor

When labor begins, most cats pant and vocalize and may become restless and pace around like they are looking for something. You can try to make your cat comfortable where you would like her to have her kittens (you may have a box or an area already set up), but do not force the issue. If she chooses a different location, you should just support her there. Read more here.

Eight Tips for Keeping Your Dog Free From Tick-Borne Diseases

Ticks are such annoying little creatures, but far more significant than the nuisance factor is their ability to spread disease. Ticks that embed in the skin of a dog can transmit a variety of serious and even life threatening infectious diseases. Prevention is the golden rule when it comes to keeping your dog free from tick-borne diseases. Here are eight tried and true tips to accomplish this Read more here.

Tips for Getting Your Cat to the Vet

There are more cats in American homes than dogs, yet despite their popularity, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reports that cats are brought to the veterinarian less often than dogs. The mere thought of taking your cat to the vet probably makes your blood pressure rise. Is there anything you do to make the visit less stressful for you and your cat? Here are a few tips to make the visit a more pleasant experience for you and your feline friend.

Planning on Traveling This Summer? Keep Your Pet in Mind.

Whether you are traveling with or without your pet, there are some things that they might need. If they will be boarded at a facility, your pet’s vaccinations need to be up to date. Vaccination requirements can vary based on the facility your pet will be boarding with. If you are traveling with your pet, they may need a health certificate. The APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) website is a great resource to find requirements for the documentation your pet will need.

Sometimes You Just Need to Follow the Directions

The biggest treatment mistake pet parents make is not completing a prescription. They stop short a few days because their pet appears normal. They allow their dog to resume normal activity because he wants to go outside. They wait a few extra days to see if the problem gets better. They give their pet an extra goodie despite the insistence of the veterinarian to feed a special diet. And then they wonder why things return or do not improve.