Minnehaha Animal Hospital

08/22/2025

National Bring Your Cat to the Vet Day highlights how important it is to keep your feline friend on a wellness plan. From dental exams to parasite prevention, regular care helps your cat live a longer, happier life. Need to book an appointment? Call (612) 825-4427 🐱📞

08/22/2025

Infected ticks spread many diseases that can threaten the
health of your dog and family. It’s important to protect your dog
year-round with preventives and to have them tested for exposure regularly. 📞 (612) 825-4427

08/21/2025

Every summer, shelters across the country overflow with loving pets waiting for a second chance. During Clear the Shelters Month, we encourage you to consider adoption—whether it’s your first pet or your fifth. From playful kittens to senior dogs with gentle eyes, every animal has a story and deserves a happy ending. If you’ve recently adopted or are planning to, we’d love to be part of your new pet’s health journey. Schedule a wellness exam with us at (612) 825-4427 to get started!

08/20/2025

Cat Diabetes Doesn’t Have to Be Scary.
Fear Free means care with compassion. Some cats qualify for needle-free options—let’s talk about what’s possible.

🩺 Learn more about gentle feline care.

Natalie L. Marks, DVM, CVJ, CCFP, Elite FFCP-V While our profession originated in preventive medicine, many veterinarians today spend most of their time on chronic disease detection and management. Some of this shift is due to cats living inside the home with longer lifespans. However, other signifi...

08/20/2025

What happens during your pet’s wellness visit? A typical visit
might include a physical exam, diagnostic screening tests, and
a subsequent review of results to track your pet’s overall health
and identify early warning signs of health problems. 📞 (612) 825-4427

08/19/2025

Fleas and ticks cause more than irritation—they carry diseases like Lyme and ehrlichiosis. Year-round prevention is important. Let’s make sure your pet is fully protected. Call (612) 825-4427 to check vaccine status and pick up preventives. 💊🐕

08/18/2025

Great question! Diagnostic screening tests can act as an early
warning system to uncover health issues before your dog
shows signs of illness. Comparing test results from year to year
also helps us to better understand your dog’s individual health
needs. 📞 (612) 825-4427

08/15/2025

Microchips aren’t GPS—they don’t track. But they do carry ID that can reunite you with your pet, if the info is accurate. Let’s make sure your chip is ready if the unexpected happens. Book a chip check at (612) 825-4427 today. 🐾🩺

08/15/2025

Routine wellness visits are a great way to help your pet live a
healthy life for as long as possible. These visits can help us detect potential health issues early and may help you avoid larger treatment costs that can happen as disease progresses. 📞(612) 825-4427

08/14/2025

The temps are rising—and so is the risk for heat-related illnesses in dogs. Avoid midday walks, always have cool water on hand, and schedule wellness checks for senior or short-nosed breeds. Need a check-up or heat safety tips? Call (612) 825-4427 today! 🐶🌡️

08/13/2025

Itchy Pet Awareness Month is here to spotlight a problem many pets face but can’t explain. From fleas and food allergies to chronic dermatitis and environmental irritants, there are many reasons your pet may be scratching. The good news? We can help identify the cause and create a personalized treatment plan that works. Call us at (612) 825-4427 to schedule a diagnostic appointment and give your pet the relief they deserve. 🐾

08/13/2025

Don’t forget regular tick checks! If you find any, remove them
immediately and give us a call. It’s important to protect your pet
year-round and to test annually for evidence of tick-borne
diseases! 📞 (612) 825-4427