veterinary clinic Lakeville MN

Creating a Pet Memorial

September 13th is National Pet Memorial Day. If you’re an animal lover, like we are, you may have had to say goodbye to a cherished companion. Letting go of a furry friend is a very painful thing to go through. In fact, some studies have shown that the grief bereaved pet owners go through is…

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4 Reasons To Adopt A Specially-Abled Pet

There’s a very special pet holiday coming up. May 3rd is Adopt A Specially-Abled Pet Day! There are far too many sweet, lovable pets in shelters, all of whom desperately need to find loving forever homes. Getting adopted can be challenging for any pet, but it’s extra tough for the less-than perfect ones. If you’re…

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Fido’s Year in Review

Happy New Year! As we leave 2019 behind and move on into 2020, many people are looking back on the past year. What about our canine pals? Here, Lakeville, MN vet lists a few things that had the ‘puparazzi’ abuzz in the last 12 months. Robot Dog If you have been following the development of…

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Caring for Fido’s Furry Feet

Your dog’s paws are crucial to his health and well-being. Fido needs his feet to run after his favorite toy, offer you a paw to Shake, and, of course, to track mud all over your floors! Taking care of your pet’s paws is very important! In this article, a Lakeville, MN vet discusses doggy paw…

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Household Dangers for Dogs

Dogs fill our lives with a love, joy, and friendship, and keep us smiling with their cute antics. Speaking of antics, Fido has a special way of being extra cute if he knows he’s misbehaved. However, not all of Man’s Best Friend’s pranks are amusing. Your adorable pet’s playful and curious nature can get him…

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5 Things to Do With Your Dog in 2019

Happy New Year! Today, many people are reflecting back on the last 12 months, and wondering what the new year will bring. This is also a popular time to set new personal goals. If you are making resolutions today, keep your canine buddy in mind. After all, Fido will stay loyally by your side in…

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Helping Two Cats Get Along

Do you have more than one kitty? Our feline pals can be great buddies, but they don’t always get along with one another. In fact, some cats are extremely jealous of their furry roommates! Here, a Lakeville, MN vet offers tips on helping Fluffy and Mittens co-exist peacefully. No Favorites Kitties are very territorial and…

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Keeping Your Cat Home Alone

Does your feline friend stay home by herself while you go to work to earn money for kitty litter and catnip mice? Fluffy is very independent, and can do just fine by herself for short periods. However, it is important to make sure that your pet stays happy, healthy, and purring while you are out….

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5 Great New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Owners

Happy New Year! Believe it or not, it’s officially 2018. As we leave the old year behind and look ahead to the new one, many people are pondering their personal goals and making resolutions for themselves. Why not include your pet in your resolutions? Read on as a Lakeville, MN vet offers some great resolutions…

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Teaching Your Dog to Sit

Has a new canine buddy just joined your household? If so, that’s great! We love to see dogs going to loving forever homes. One thing that is very important for new doggy owners is making sure that Fido responds to basic obedience commands, such as Sit, Stay, Come, Heel, and Lay Down. Of these five…

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