Every year in January, the Association for Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) sponsors an awareness campaign called National Train Your Dog Month. The organization hopes to

The holiday season isn’t usually the best time to bring a new pet into your family. Schedules are off, things are chaotic, and you probably

When it comes to dogs and cats, toys are a necessity and not a luxury. Species-appropriate toys provide your pet with exercise, mental stimulation, comfort,

Another year has flown by and the Thanksgiving holiday is just days away. When you have a pet, planning for the big day can become

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

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

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,

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

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