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,
7 days until Christmas! ☃️Has it sunk in yet?? In just one week, Santa will have arrived, discarded wrapping paper and ribbons will be littering the floors of your home, and (if you’re like us) you’ll be frantically trying to put the finishing touches on everything before guests arrive. Christmas is a wonderful, magical day of
8 days until Christmas! As we mentioned yesterday, we are going to post each day about a common holiday item that could be dangerous to your pets. Our first post discussed chocolate toxicity. Today we’d like to share some information about Christmas trees and tree preservatives. *Allow 3-5 minutes to read the full post. From
9 days to Christmas! ?As part of our holiday countdown, we would like to share a little bit each day about various Christmas foods and decorations that may be harmful to your pets. Let’s start with one of the most delicious (and well-known) substances… chocolate! ❄️Allow 2 minutes to read ❄️ ?Most pet-owners are aware that
Only 12 more days until Christmas!!! ☃️?This will be my first Christmas in Minnesota, and I am soooooo excited to celebrate with my new parents and sisters. Hi everyone, I’m Pearl Marie! I am the newest addition to the House Paws Chihuahua Pack, and I’m also the Pet of the Week! I moved up here from
Poinsettia season is here! Dogs and cats beware? Many of us have heard that poinsettias are poisonous to dogs and cats. Truth be told, these popular holiday plants are only slightly toxic to animals. That being said, there are other popular winter plants that are considered dangerous to pets. Read on for more information about
To all of the Cat-Moms and Cat-Dads out there — are you ready to celebrate?! December is Cat Lover’s Month! ??Between Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the Cat Lover’s celebration, this really is the most wonderful time of the year! Oops I’d better introduce myself. My name is Reno, and I’m the House Paws Pet of the
Driveways and sidewalks are icy! ?Have you laid out salt yet? Rock salt and other de-icing compounds are great for melting that slippery ice that is hazardous to anyone walking, but they can also be dangerous for pets. In today’s post, we are going to highlight the risks of salt on driveways and sidewalks and discuss
The countdown is on to one of the greatest meals of the year! Roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberries, stuffing, pumpkin pie… so many wonderful dishes grace our tables every year on Thanksgiving. The holidays are a crazy and exciting time, filled with good eats and good company. With all of the extra food
Good morning to all of our awesome readers and friends! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Rosa, and I’m the House Paws pet of the week! If you’ve been to our office, you’ve probably met me… I’m usually leading the pack of Chihuahuas that run up and bark at you as you enter!
House Paws Home Veterinary Care provides in-home veterinary care to pets and clients in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and most surrounding suburbs.
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9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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