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The Surprising Benefits of Regular Exercise for Dog Wellness

By clientmanager
July 31, 2023
Dogs
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Knowing the number of bones in a dog’s body (319 to be precise!) won’t make you a better pet owner, but understanding how to keep each of those bones – along with joints, muscles, and heart–healthy, will! Here’s a hint: it involves more than just regular meals. Get ready to…

Pet Parent’s Guide: Tips for Keeping Your Pet Healthy

By clientmanager
July 31, 2023
Dogs
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Shocking as it sounds, a pet’s best defense against disease is often their loving human! In today’s bustling world of environmental hazards and ever-evolving health risks, providing your furry friend with robust preventive care can be overwhelming for any conscientious pet parent. Wouldn’t you want to know the secrets to…

Spreading Minnesota Dog Influenza Outbreak Raise Concerns

By Roger
June 29, 2023
Dogs, Pet
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An outbreak of the highly contagious Canine Influenza Virus began in April 2023 when an infected dog brought in from Oklahoma to a Golden Valley, Minnesota Humane Society and promptly infected of of its occupants. The cases total is now up to 300, but since these are only confirmed cases…

Dogs suffer from loneliness!

By Roger
May 8, 2023
Cats, Dogs, Lifestyle, Pet
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Dogs are intrinsically social animals and thrive best in social settings. Their strong desire to be alongside their human companions is likely how they became called “man’s best friend.” In fact, companionship is so important to dogs, that they suffer strong emotional tolls when left alone repeatedly for long periods…

Examining the Causes of Pyometra in Dogs and Cats

By Roger
May 4, 2023
Cats, Dogs, Pet
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This is the pus filled uterus that I surgically removed from a 1 year old cat this morning. It weighed 1/2 a pound, which in this 6.2 pounds cat, represented 8.3% of her overall body weight. If this were average sized person, that would be equivalent to carrying around a…

Caring for Your Pet Friend: The Basics of Dog Wellness

By clientmanager
April 11, 2023
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With all the opportunities to invest in dog wellness, where should you start? It can be a daunting task to consider how to keep your beloved four-legged family member healthy and happy. Fortunately, you don’t have to tackle it alone. This Ultimate Guide to Dog Wellness is here for…

The benefits of MMP over TPLO surgery for CCL tear in dogs, Dog Allergy Treatment

The benefits of MMP over TPLO for CCL Tears of Dog Knee

By Roger
March 4, 2023
Dogs, Pet
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The cranial cruciate ligament, CCL, in dogs is the major stabilizing ligament of knee; just as the anterior cruciate ligament, ACL, is the major stabilizing ligament of the human knee. Tear of the CCL is the most common cause of chronic hind limb lameness in medium, large and giant breed…

Dog hind leg limping as the result of CCL tear

Dog experiencing hind leg limping? Think knee first.

By Roger
February 25, 2023
Dogs, Pet
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When dog owners observe chronic hind leg lameness, the common assumption they make is that it is probably because of a hip issue. This is likely because of the notoriety of hip dysplasia, an inherited malformation of the hips that can lead to chronic hind limb lameness and degenerative joint…

February is National Pet Dental Health Month

Dental health in pets is commonly overlooked as a necessary component to overall health

By Roger
February 18, 2023
Cats, Dogs, Pet
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February is National Pet Dental Health Month and once again I am waging my yearly awareness campaign to help pet owners grasp and understand the significance of dental health as an integral component to the overall health of pets. Most of us engage in regular dental check ups and cleanings. …

National Pet Cancer Awareness Month

By Roger
November 9, 2022
Cats, Dogs, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Pet
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As a veterinary practitioner, I have seen a steady rise in the incidence of cancer in dogs and cats over my years of practice. Thus, it has never been more important to raise awareness about the rising trend of cancer in pets, and what better time to do it than…

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