How many of you have stuck with your New Year’s Resolution? I gotta admit, I’m struggling – but not failing. One of the top resolutions I had was to lose weight and get healthy. I hadn’t noticed how chubby I had become until I tried to fit into my Christmas sweater a month or so
Linda Lou Blog Dog, reporting for duty! Today I have a Public Health Announcement. By now, you’ve probably heard about the great Minnesota outbreak of Canine Influenza earlier this year. You know, the one that shut down several shelters a while back? Well, we continue to experience small outbreaks of suspected Canine Influenza throughout the
I don’t know anybody (canine, feline, or homo sapiens) that likes doctor appointments. The other day, my mom mentioned that she got an email reminder that my sisters and I are due for our annual check-ups. I asked my mom why I have to see the vet every year. I feel fine! Mom told me
The common belief is that fleas, ticks and mosquitoes are only threats to ourselves and to our pets in the warmer months. While there is some truth to that thought, those pesky little buggers aren’t only a nuisance in the summer. Depending on the weather, our pets may benefit from using flea/tick and heartworm preventatives
Keeping up with all of your dog’s wellness needs can be overwhelming. There’s the annual wellness exams, heart worm and tick tests, monthly preventatives, nail trims, routine lab screens and all of those vaccines. Staying on top of everything is challenging and certainly can be expensive, but your precious pup is well worth it! Plus,
Two of the most common (and most serious) conditions that affect cats are the Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). While it’s possible for a cat who has been infected with either virus to live a long, healthy life, cat owners need to be aware of these two viral conditions and
Today is the second day of National Pet Week ? This week is all about promoting responsible pet care and providing pet owners with the resources and information they need to give their pets happy and healthy lives. Today’s topic: the importance of annual wellness checks! Veterinarians recommend annual check-ups for a reason. Proper preventative
Time to celebrate! It’s National Pet Week! ??? We know, we know… there’s a holiday for everything these days. But in our humble (and slightly biased) opinions, our pets deserve to be celebrated every day! National Pet Week was started by the American Veterinary Medical Association in 1981 as a means to celebrate our wonderful
?Allow 3-5 minutes to read. One of the latest developments in today’s COVID-19 environment is the infection of cats (big and small) and dogs by the novel coronavirus. As you can imagine, this update has caused many pet owners to become concerned. With rumors swirling and so many outlets reporting information about the virus, it
Last week we published an article about seasonal allergies in cats and dogs. In that post, we described a condition called “atopic dermatitis.” Atopic dermatitis often occurs secondary to allergies and is characterized by skin irritation, inflammation, and infection. If you missed this post, click here to catch up. Atopic dermatitis can manifest in a
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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