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  • May 6, 2025

    5 Ways Owning a Pet Can Improve Your Mental Health

    Highlighting 5 major benefits pet ownership can have on your mental health. 

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  • May 5, 2025

    Vaccinations in Dogs and Cats

    Core vaccines are vaccines that every cat, regardless of risk factors, should receive. Core vaccines in cats include vaccination against feline herpesvirus, feline calicivirus, feline panleukopenia and rabies.

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  • May 1, 2025

    Coccidiosis

    Coccidiosis is an infection with a one-celled protozoal organism called coccidia. Coccidia are not worms, but they are microscopic parasites that live within the cells of the intestinal lining.

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  • April 25, 2025

    Navigating Kid and Pet Play: Essential Safety Tips

    Tips for fostering positive interactions between kids and pets including recognizing pet anxiety signs, and creating safe spaces for both children and animals.

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  • April 14, 2025

    Heartworm Disease in Dogs and Cats

    Heartworm disease is a very common problem in many parts of the world, including Minnesota. It is caused by a parasitic worm called Dirofilaria immitis.

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  • April 14, 2025

    Hyperthyroidism in Cats

    Hyperthyroidism is a multisystemic disorder in cats resulting from the excessive production and secretion of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland.

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  • April 7, 2025

    Should You Get Pet Insurance?

    Learn about the benefits of pet insurance, coverage options, and how it can save you money while ensuring your pet's health and happiness.

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