Companion Animal Eye Center, Ltd.

05/03/2022

It is with mixed emotions that I am announcing my retirement and closing Companion Animal Eye Center, Ltd. on May 19, 2022. Having owned this practice for 35 years, it is time for me to explore new adventures.

My staff and I want to express our sincere thank you for trusting us with your special family pet’s eye care and for your support through the many difficult months of COVID. We have updated your primary care veterinarian each and every time we saw your pet, so your veterinary clinic should have complete records. If we have photos of your pet's eyes, and you think they would be helpful in monitoring changes, please send a request to [email protected].

If you would like to make an appointment with us prior to May 19th, please call our office at 763-529-7591 or email us at [email protected]. If your pet is due for a recheck exam in June or July, you might want to schedule for May. Provided your pet is current on his/her recheck schedule, we can provide the appropriate amount of medication your pet will need until his/her next recommended follow-up exam (maximum of a one-year supply). Please let us know what and how many of each medication you would like refilled at least one week ahead of time so we can be sure to have it in stock.

We recognize your pet may be on long term or even lifelong medications. If your primary care veterinarian is comfortable prescribing these medications in the future, they can do that for your pet. If they are not comfortable, they can refer you to another ophthalmology practice for ongoing eye care.

If you have questions or concerns, please email or call us. We wish the absolute best for you and your pet. It has truly been my honor to work with you.

Warmest regards,

Connie Sillerud, DVM

10/20/2021

Ask this guy how it feels to be poked in the eye with a sharp stick. 😱

10/13/2020

Thank you VHA, Royal Canin and Antech for our yummy crave box for national veterinary technician week!! 🐾🐶🐱💜😊

08/26/2020

People don’t realize how tough this has been on not only human healthcare workers but on veterinary medical professionals too. We never stopped working and caring for your non-human loved ones. We didn’t close down when Covid hit. It’s been beyond stressful and the constant accusations of not caring when we can no longer squeeze just one more patient in has become the new norm. We understand your pet is family, we understand you love them however we’re all only human and we can only do so much in one day. Many of us are on our feet 10-12 hours a day, bathroom break, what’s that? Lunch? Our bodies are pushed to the limits, our backs hurt, we have mental, physical and emotional fatigue and we’re stretched thin. And yet we carry on because we love animals and we know just how important each and everyone is to their people. Believe me we know it sucks when you can’t get in right away, we know having to wait and worry about your baby is agonizing but we’re all doing the best we can. We do care about your pets more than most people ever realize. Everyone needs to remember we’re all in this together and we need to be kind, compassionate and understanding. Thank you!💜🐾🌎.

"We have staff burning out, we have clients who are stressed."

08/04/2020

Siblings Tinkerbell and Cupid in for eye exams a few weeks ago😊🐾. They’re scheduled tomorrow for pr*****ed nictitan repositioning surgery(cherry eye). Silly pair of pups!

06/01/2020

A sweet message from a client and her dog Bailey:

“Just a note to say thanks again for fixing my sore eye, it feels great! Hope all is well with all of you - be safe and take care.

Love, Bailey”

You’re very welcome!! 💜🐾💜😊

05/15/2020

📅We will have modified hours for the Memorial Day weekend. The office will be closing at noon on Thursday, May 21st and will reopen at noon on Tuesday, May 26th. Please plan any medication refill requests accordingly. 💊 Thanks! 🐾

05/07/2020

Today’s cautionary tale as to why curious, friendly puppies and cat claws don’t mix is brought to you by 11 week old Odin💜😢. Luckily Dr.Sillerud was able to fix him up and save his little eye.

04/20/2020

Normal dog/cat eye anatomy

04/20/2020

Administering eye meds to a dog

04/20/2020

Administering eye meds to a cat