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Fido Says: “I’m not fat, I’m fluffy!”

We’ve all heard the concerns that obesity is becoming more and more prevalent in the United States. Did you know that pet obesity is also becoming more common? Data collection in 2018 showed that almost 60% of dogs and cats in our country are overweight or obese, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention

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Keeping Up with Your Pet’s Dental Hygiene

Your co-worker brought in tuna salad for lunch. Again. Now she’s trying to discuss the latest developments at work with you, and she’s standing a little too close for comfort. You’re not hearing a word she says as you hold your breath and try to think of a subtle way to get her out of

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My pet has diarrhea… what should I do?

Every pet owner has to deal with loose pet stools at one time or another — some of us more than others. Whether you’re a first-time pet parent or you’ve been dealing with your fur baby’s bowel problems for years, you might have questions about the best approach to dealing with pet diarrhea. Let us

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Meet Julia

Have you met our newest team member yet? We’d like to introduce you to Julia! Julia joined the House Paws family in December 2019. She graduated as a Certified Veterinary Technician from Globe University in 2012 and went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of WI-River Falls in 2014. Julia has over

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Why should you spay/neuter your pet?

For some pet owners, the decision to spay/neuter their pets is easy and obvious. For others, the reasons aren’t so clear. Some people think it is inhumane to de-sex a pet. Some believe that desexing alters a pet’s behaviors in unnatural ways. Everyone has their own opinion on the topic. As members of the veterinary

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Keeping Your Dog Active in Sub-Zero Temperatures

We know that as Minnesotans we’re supposed to be tough during these colder months… but can we just say that it’s darn cold outside! ?Don’t get us wrong, we can handle it. We’re bundled up in our warmest winter jackets and boots, avoiding going outside unless it involves work or the grocery store, and letting our

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Potpourri & Candles – keep them away from pets!

Alright folks, keep it together. Christmas is only 2 days away (!!!) and we’re pretty sure nobody is prepared. Try not to stress — everyone else is in the same boat as you, and Christmas will come whether you mark everything off your checklist or not. There is one thing on that list though that

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Ribbons & Tinsel – not fun for pets!

Only 5 more days before stockings are stuffed and gifts under the tree are ready to be opened! ??If you’re anything like us, you haven’t even finished your holiday shopping, much less wrapped presents yet.  Not to worry, you still have 120 hours to work with! When the time comes to sit down and pound out

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Is Alcohol Safe for Pets?

6 days and counting! ?Chances are, you’ve been planning like crazy and your Christmas menu is set. Roast beef, prime rib, ham, turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, shrimp cocktail, oven-roasted vegetables, baked pasta, chocolate confections, apple and pecan pies, the list goes on! And no Christmas feast is complete without a toasty alcoholic drink… Bailey’s, eggnog,

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