Is your cat aged ten or older? If so, Fluffy is officially a senior. You may not notice any drastic changes in your pet as she ages, as kitties tend to grow old gracefully. However, your furry friend will appreciate some extra TLC. A Lakeville, MN vet offers tips on how to keep your kitty purring and happy in her golden years. Good Food Proper nutrition is important for pets of any age, but it’s … Read More
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Caring for a Highly Active Dog
Is your canine buddy a bouncing ball of mischief? Does Fido tend to race around at full speed, even if he’s just going from one room to another? Our fuzzy friends tend to slow down as they grow older, but many of them are furry, four-legged bundles of energy while they are young. Read on for some great tips from a local Lakeville, MN vet on caring for your energetic pet. Basic Training Make sure … Read More
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Valentine’s Day Hazards for Pets
Valentine’s Day is coming up in just a few weeks. You may already be seeing lots of hearts and chocolates set out in local stores. Remember to keep your pet’s health and safety in mind as the romantic holiday approaches. This sweethearts’ holiday can be quite dangerous to our four-legged friends! A local Lakeville, MN vet lists some dangers for pet parents to be aware of below. Candles Candlelight dinners are very romantic, but you’ll … Read More
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Helping a Shelter Dog Settle In
October is Adopt A Shelter Dog Month! Are you planning to get your new pup from a shelter? If so, that’s great! We loving seeing dogs get second chances. However, going to a new home is a really big deal for Fido. Those first few weeks are very important! Read on as a Lakeville, MN vet offers advice on helping a shelter dog get settled. Shopping You’ll need to do some shopping before the big … Read More
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Hug Your Cat Day
Did you know that there’s an important kitty holiday coming up? June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day! Of course, as far as Fluffy is concerned, every day is Hug Your Cat Day, but that’s beside the point. This is a great reminder to pay your feline overlord some extra attention, and get that little motor going! Read on as a local Lakeville, MN vet discusses hugging cats. The Benefits Of Hugging Cats Cats have … Read More
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Doggy Petiquette – Getting Fido to Greet Guests Politely
Does your canine buddy sometimes jump on your visitors? If so, Fido is in good company. This is a fairly common habit among our canine pals. However, it’s actually bad petiquette. And, with larger dogs, this can even be quite dangerous! Read on as a Lakeville, MN vet offers some helpful tips on getting your pooch to greet guests more politely. Be The Pack Leader Dogs have a pack mentality ingrained in them. Make sure … Read More
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Adopting a Shelter Dog
Did you know that October is officially Adopt A Shelter Dog Month? If you are thinking of bringing a new furry buddy into your home, please consider adopting your new pet from a shelter. There are far too many sweet, lovable pooches in shelters, just hoping someone will rescue them and offer them a great forever home. Here, a Lakeville, MN vet discusses adopting shelter dogs. Benefits of Adopting From Shelters There are many wonderful … Read More
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How to Be a Great Cat Owner
Do you have a kitty? Our feline friends are very popular pets, and with good reason. Fluffy is not only super cute and charismatic, she’s also quite easy to care for. However, although these adorable little furballs are fairly low-maintenance pets, they do still need proper care to thrive. Read on as a local Lakeville, MN vet offers tips on being a great cat owner. Basic Care First things first: make sure that your feline … Read More
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Squirrel Appreciation Day
Did you know that January 21st is National Squirrel Appreciation Day? We’re guessing you probably didn’t. And, although your dog or cat won’t know about this cute holiday either, there’s a good chance that your furry pal is actually quite fascinated by squirrels. Here, a Lakeville, MN vet discusses pets and squirrels. Squirrel Chasing Some dogs just can’t seem to resist lunging after squirrels. Fido has been known to haul his owners behind him trying … Read More
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Tips for Eco-Friendly Pet Care
Are you trying to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle? If so, that’s great! There are certainly no downsides to trying to reduce waste and eliminate harmful chemicals from your life. Of course, you can also incorporate some more earth-friendly practices into your pet’s care regimen. Read on as a Lakeville, MN vet offers some eco-friendly pet care tips. Toys Always take time to look at the labels when choosing your pet’s toys. Try to pick … Read More