Month: July 2014

By Amanda Poldoski, DVM Staff Veterinarian Here in Minnesota we are in the thick of heartworm “season!” We often joke that our State Bird should actually be the mosquito, considering how prevalent they are here in the spring and summer. Heartworm infection, however, is a serious disease and should not be taken lightly.  One of the most…

By Jo Marshall Certified Veterinary Technician at Pet Poison Helpline® A few months ago, in my post Saying Goodbye, I wrote about the passing of our beloved Vizsla, Finn. I received so many wonderful and touching responses from the pet owning community and it was so healing for my family as we dealt with our…