10 Symptoms of Cancer Every Pet Owner Should Know
It’s a sad reality that our pets are not immune from the same serious diseases that strike humans. This includes cancer. Many pet owners feel shocked by the diagnosis because they barely noticed any symptoms. If you find yourself in that situation, don’t feel guilty about it. Dogs and cats have an instinctual need to […]
Keep Your Four-Legged Friend Safe This Halloween
When it comes to Halloween, humans definitely have the advantage over pets. Even the youngest children can grasp the concept that everything is pretend and it’s just a fun day. Your dog or cat has no way of knowing this. To her, Halloween can be confusing and stressful. People dressed in costumes ring the doorbell […]
National Veterinary Technician’s Week 2017
Chaska Valley Veterinary Clinic is fortunate to have eight highly talented veterinary technicians on staff. Their names are Meg, April, Rachel, Abby, Brenna, Meagan, Trisha, and Maggie. Since National Veterinary Technician’s Week is coming up on October 15, this is a great time to highlight all they do and express our appreciation. The National Association […]
Keep Your Dog Safe This Hunting Season
The hunting seasons for bear, crow, mourning dove, and snipe began a few weeks ago on September 1, and several other short hunting seasons start in October and November. This is great news for hunters who have waited months for their chance to get back to the woods. Many people bring their hunting dogs along […]
Protect Your Pet in a Natural Disaster
Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Hurricane Irma in Florida showed just how quickly a disaster can strike and that it can happen to anyone. While we might not get hurricanes in Minnesota, we have had our share of tornados, blizzards, fires, and other large-scale disaster situations. The need to prepare for a disaster is so […]
How to Help Your Pet Overcome Separation Anxiety
Both dogs and cats can develop separation anxiety, although they express it in different ways. It can also happen to a pet who has never displayed signs of it in the past. With summer winding down and kids across Minnesota soon heading back to school, don’t be surprised if your pet seems anxious with the […]
Take Your Cat to the Vet Day is Coming Up On August 22
Did you know that cats visit the veterinarian less than half as often as dogs do? According to Veterinary Practice News, the average number of feline visits to the vet is just 1.6 per year. Whether it’s because of cats’ notorious dislike of car rides, their ability to hide illness, or another reason, the fact […]
