Tag: summer

Jaime Shriver, DVM Associate Veterinaian, Clinical Toxicology Have you been enjoying the summer so far?  Warm nights on the lake or up at the cabin with your puppy? Campfires with friends after dark? Ice cold lemonade while you sit in a hammock with your furry friends nearby? Summer is a special time of year.  Here…

Candi Amundson, CVT Senior Veterinary Information Specialist Growing up in the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” I certainly spent my fair share on the rivers and lakes in my area. We would grab our hot dogs and sandwiches, a bag of chips, and a few pops (soda that is 😉). Our dog was always along for…

Tonya Tenters, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist We are coming into the season of summer time fun and PESTS! There is a lot of talk about preventives and what to use, but there is not a lot of talk about the fleas themselves. Sometimes understanding the “enemy” can help you understand how to approach the potential…

Sharon Billings, CVT Senior Veterinary Information Specialist Do you have travel plans for a summer vacation? Do those plans include a brief stop or a long stay at someone else’s home? Are you considering bringing your four-legged family member along? Most likely, your own home has been “pet-proofed” for a long time (congratulations!) but if…

As temperatures rise over the summer there are many things to keep in mind to ensure that our pets stay safe.  While our pets are part of the family it is important to make sure that we keep their best interests in mind when enjoying time with them. During warmer weather it is important to…