At the request of Paws Place Animal Sanctuary, I wrote an article for their newsletter regarding feline nutrition. Because it is such an important topic, and something we try to teach our clients daily, I am going to post this … Continue reading →

There was an article in Star Tribune on Tuesday titled “Portly pets vying to be the biggest loser”. It was about an Internet contest sponsored by Blue Pearl specialty hospitals encouraging pet weight loss. It estimates 53% of all dogs and 55% … Continue reading →

Real nice article in the Star Tribune today about a man who questions whether he is too old for a puppy. We hear that a lot from people. Here is one man’s answer: Story  

Last week we took two afternoons to train and certify 19 of our staff members in human CPR and the use of our recently acquired automated external defibrillator (AED) unit. John Fineberg, of CPR-Twin Cities, did an excellent job conducting the … Continue reading →

A new FDA warning has come out warning consumers about the potential dangers of chicken jerky treats. There have been 360 confirmed canine deaths and one feline death attributed to them. The article infers that the chicken treats primarily come … Continue reading →

Just back from Austin, Texas, where my daughter and her family moved a week ago. Hot and humid down there. And this is the fall! Back here in Minnesota, it’s in the 70s and the weather couldn’t be nicer. Cool … Continue reading →

Every three years we are thoroughly inspected by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). They  developed a set of accreditation standards that encompass every aspect of medical care and are widely used as benchmarks to measure excellence in veterinary medicine. Although … Continue reading →

We’re happy to announce that we now offer laser therapy at PHPH. Also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or cold laser, it is something we’ve been considering and researching for some time. This therapy has been shown to relieve … Continue reading →

I helped the good people at Red Lake Rosie’s Rescue on the Red Lake Reservation in northern Minnesota earlier this week. Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program (MN SNAP) conducts spay neuter clinics in a large warehouse on the reservationmultiple times … Continue reading →

With all the lakes in Minnesota and the warm weather this summer, we want our clients to be watchful for a potential hazard when out with your pets. Blue-green algae, also known as Cyanobacteria, are a group of photosynthetic bacteria … Continue reading →