Morganside Veterinary Clinic

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Morganside Veterinary Clinic Morganside Veterinary Clinic in Sparta WI We specialize in companion animal health care. We also have grooming available by appointment.

Our services include diagnostic medicine, preventative medicine, dentistry and surgery.

🎃Happy All Hallows Eve! Keep the Tricks Away From Your Pets 🐾Halloween is almost here! 👻🍬 While we're getting the costu...
10/30/2026

🎃Happy All Hallows Eve! Keep the Tricks Away From Your Pets 🐾
Halloween is almost here! 👻🍬 While we're getting the costumes and candy ready, don't forget about the four-legged members of the family.
Some of our favorite Halloween traditions can cause problems for curious pets, so here's your last-minute safety checklist!

🍫 KEEP THE CANDY OUT OF REACH
Chocolate can be toxic to dogs and cats, and the risk depends on the type and amount of chocolate eaten and the size of the pet.
Sugar-free candy and gum may contain xylitol, which is extremely dangerous to dogs.
And don't forget the wrappers! Foil, plastic and candy wrappers can cause choking or gastrointestinal problems if swallowed.

🕯️ WATCH THOSE CANDLES & JACK-O'-LANTERNS
A curious nose, wagging tail or investigating paw can knock over a candle or get too close to a flame.
Consider battery-operated candles in pumpkins and decorations instead.

✨ GLOW STICKS & GLOW JEWELRY
These can be tempting toys—especially for cats!
The liquid inside commonly causes intense irritation and a very bitter taste, which may lead to sudden drooling, pawing at the mouth or foaming. Keep glow products somewhere pets can't chew on them.

👻 COSTUMES AREN'T FUN FOR EVERY PET
If you're dressing up your pet, make sure the costume:
🐾 Allows normal movement
👀 Doesn't interfere with vision
👂 Doesn't restrict hearing
😮‍💨 Doesn't interfere with breathing
🚫 Doesn't contain small pieces they could chew off or swallow
And most importantly, watch your pet's body language. If they're uncomfortable or stressed, skip the costume. A festive bandana may be plenty! ❤️

🕸️ DECORATIONS CAN LOOK LIKE TOYS
Strings, ribbons, fake cobwebs, electrical cords and small decorations may be tempting to chew or swallow—particularly for curious cats.
Keep decorations secured and out of reach whenever possible.

🚨 DID YOUR PET GET INTO SOMETHING?
Don't wait for symptoms if you know or suspect your pet ate something potentially toxic. Contact ☎️ Pet Poison Helpline: 855-764-7661 — available 24/7. A consultation fee may apply.
🏥 You can also contact Allied Veterinary Emergency & Referral in Eau Claire for emergency veterinary care. They are open 24/7.
❌ Do NOT induce vomiting or give home remedies unless specifically instructed to do so by a veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline.
If possible, have the package or label of whatever your pet got into handy. Knowing what they ate, approximately how much, when it happened, and your pet's weight can help determine the next steps.

💙Tip: Before tomorrow's festivities begin, do a quick “pet-level” walkthrough of your house. If you were a curious dog or cat, what could you reach, knock over, chew, or eat? 👀😂
A little preparation can help make Halloween spooky, fun and safe for everyone! 🎃🐶🐱

📚 Sources:
• ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center — Halloween Safety Tips
• Pet Poison Helpline — Halloween Pet Safety
• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) — Halloween Pet Safety

🐱 HAPPY NATIONAL CAT DAY! 🎉Today we're celebrating the tiny house lions, professional biscuit makers, 3 AM sprinters, bo...
10/29/2026

🐱 HAPPY NATIONAL CAT DAY! 🎉
Today we're celebrating the tiny house lions, professional biscuit makers, 3 AM sprinters, box inspectors, keyboard sitters, counter climbers, and rulers of the household…
CATS! 😂🐾

They may ignore the expensive bed you bought them for a cardboard box…
Demand breakfast like they haven't eaten in approximately 17 years…
Knock something off the counter while making direct eye contact…
And suddenly decide your lap belongs to them the second you need to get up. 😹
But we wouldn't have them any other way. ❤️
🐱 In honor of National Cat Day, we want to see YOUR cats!
📸 Post a picture, tag us and tell us:
What's your cat's name AND what's the weirdest/funniest thing they do? 😂👇
We have a feeling we're going to get some good ones…

💙 Happy National Cat Day from all of us at Morganside Veterinary Clinic! 🐾

10/28/2026

✂️ Sometimes Shaving Is the Kindest Choice ❤️
When a pet's coat becomes severely matted, you may hear a groomer say something no owner really wants to hear:
“We're going to need to shave them.”
But sometimes, shaving isn't taking the easy way out — it's the safest and most comfortable option for the pet. ❤️

Mats aren't simply tangled hair. As they become tighter, they can pull on the skin and become uncomfortable or painful. Severe matting can also trap moisture and debris close to the skin and may hide irritation, sores, parasites, or other skin concerns underneath.

🪮 WHY CAN'T WE JUST BRUSH THEM OUT?
With mild tangles, brushing and careful de-matting may be possible.
But when matting is severe or tight against the skin, trying to brush everything out can mean a lot of pulling, discomfort, and unnecessary stress.
At that point, preserving the coat isn't our biggest priority.
The pet underneath it is. 💙
✂️ Sometimes we need to start fresh.
These two sweet pups recently came to Morganside needing some extra TLC. Their coats were severely matted, so shaving them down was the most comfortable option.
And sometimes you can practically see the relief afterward. 🥹🐾
Their coats may look a little different for a while, but hair grows back. For now, they get a fresh start — without those tight mats pulling on their skin. ❤️

🐶 How can you help prevent severe matting?
Regular brushing at home, using grooming tools appropriate for your pet's coat, and keeping up with professional grooming appointments can help prevent small tangles from becoming larger, tighter mats.
Pay extra attention to areas that commonly tangle, including behind the ears, under the legs, around collars or harnesses, and areas where the coat rubs together.
And if you're already struggling with mats, don't be embarrassed to call us. We'd much rather help you make a plan than have you wait because you're worried about being judged.

💙Tip: Grooming isn't just about appearance. Keeping the skin and coat healthy and comfortable is part of caring for the whole pet.
Sometimes the kindest groom isn't the prettiest haircut.
Sometimes it's simply the one that makes them feel better. ❤️🐾

📚 Sources:
• American Kennel Club — Matted Dog Hair & Coat Care
• VCA Animal Hospitals — Grooming and Coat Care in Dogs
• ASPCA — Grooming Tips for Dogs

🐱 Eat. Sleep. Zoomies. Repeat. — Keeping Indoor Cats EnrichedKeeping your cat indoors helps protect them from many outdo...
10/27/2026

🐱 Eat. Sleep. Zoomies. Repeat. — Keeping Indoor Cats Enriched

Keeping your cat indoors helps protect them from many outdoor dangers—but a safe home should also give them opportunities to climb, scratch, hunt, explore and PLAY! 🐾
Cats may spend a good portion of their day snoozing, but that doesn't mean they don't need physical activity and mental stimulation.

Think about what cats are naturally motivated to do:
🐭 HUNT & CHASE
Wand toys, tossed toys and other interactive play can give cats an outlet for stalking, pouncing and chasing.
🧗 CLIMB & OBSERVE
Cat trees, shelves and other safe elevated spaces give cats opportunities to climb and watch what's happening around them.
📦 HIDE & EXPLORE
Sometimes enrichment doesn't have to be expensive. Cardboard boxes, tunnels and paper bags with the handles removed can provide places to investigate and hide.
🪵 SCRATCH
Scratching is normal feline behavior! Providing sturdy scratching surfaces in different orientations can give cats an appropriate outlet.
🧩 WORK FOR FOOD
Food puzzles and treat-dispensing toys can turn mealtime into an activity instead of simply eating from a bowl.
🪟 WATCH THE WORLD
A secure window perch can provide plenty of entertainment—birds, squirrels, leaves and neighborhood activity can basically become Cat TV. 😂
🐾 Variety matters!

You don't necessarily need dozens of toys lying around at once. Rotating toys can help keep familiar items interesting, and even short interactive play sessions can add enrichment to your cat's day.
Just remember to supervise toys that contain strings, ribbons, feathers or small pieces that could be swallowed.

💙Tip: Enrichment doesn't have to be fancy or expensive. Sometimes the $30 cat toy gets ignored while the cardboard box it came in becomes the greatest thing you've ever purchased. 😂📦
Every cat is different, so experiment and find out what your cat enjoys!

💬 What's your cat's favorite form of entertainment? A toy? A box? Bird watching? Attacking your feet from underneath a blanket? 😂👇

📚 Sources:
• American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) — Feline Environmental Needs Guidelines
• Ohio State University Indoor Pet Initiative — Environmental Enrichment for Indoor Cats
• Cornell Feline Health Center — Feline Behavior & Environmental Enrichment

🚪 Ding-Dong! Keep Your Pets From Door-Dashing! 🎃Halloween is almost here! 👻🍬Costumes, visitors, strange noises and a fro...
10/26/2026

🚪 Ding-Dong! Keep Your Pets From Door-Dashing! 🎃
Halloween is almost here! 👻🍬
Costumes, visitors, strange noises and a front door opening over and over again can make Halloween night exciting for us…but potentially stressful or risky for our pets.
Even a pet who normally has no interest in running out the door may react differently when there are strangers in costumes, excited kids, unfamiliar sounds and constant activity outside.
🐶🐱 Before the trick-or-treaters arrive:
🏠 Create a safe space.
Consider keeping your pet in a quiet room or another secure area away from the front door—especially if they're nervous around strangers or likely to make a run for it.
🚪 Use barriers when needed.
A closed door, baby gate, crate, or another appropriate barrier can add an extra layer of protection between your pet and an frequently opening exterior door.
🏷️ Check their ID tags.
Make sure your pet is wearing identification with your current contact information.
🔎 Make sure microchip information is current, too!
A microchip can only help reunite you with your pet if the registration information connected to it is up to date.
🦮 Keep dogs leashed outside.
Even pets who normally stay close may be startled by costumes, decorations, crowds or unusual noises.
🐱 Don't forget the cats!
Cats can slip through an open door incredibly quickly. Consider securing indoor cats before trick-or-treating begins rather than trying to catch them once the doorbell starts ringing.

💙Tip: Don't wait until the first DING-DONG! to make a plan. Decide ahead of time where your pet will spend the evening and make sure everyone in the household knows the plan.
A little preparation can help keep Halloween spooky for the right reasons! 👻🐾

💬 Does your pet LOVE answering the door with you, or do they disappear the second the doorbell rings? 😂

📚 Sources:
• ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center — Halloween Safety Tips
• AVMA — Halloween Pet Safety
• American Humane — Halloween Safety for Pets

10/23/2026

We've spent this week sharing just a little bit about what our veterinary technicians do — from the medical skills happening behind the scenes to the patience and compassion they give our patients every day.

But there's something else our techs bring to Morganside…
A whole lot of personality. 😂

Veterinary medicine can be busy, messy, unpredictable and emotional, so sometimes you've just got to have a little fun along the way!
We are incredibly thankful for our tech team and everything they bring to Morganside — their knowledge, hard work, compassion, teamwork, humor, and willingness to jump in wherever they're needed. ❤️
🐾 To our veterinary technicians: THANK YOU for everything you do for our patients, our clients, and our team!

Help us wrap up Vet Tech Week by showing our techs some love in the comments! 💙👇
Happy Veterinary Technician Week! 🐶🐱🩺

10/22/2026

🐾💙 More Than Medicine: The Hands Behind the Care

During Veterinary Technician Week, we've talked about the many skills our technicians use every day.

But there's another part of their job that's harder to put on a checklist. ❤️
They're the hands that...
🐶 Sit on the floor with the nervous dog who needs a little extra time.
🐱 Move slowly with the frightened cat who's decided nobody in the building can be trusted.
❤️ Comfort a patient waking up from anesthesia.
🩹 Notice the little changes and make sure they're communicated to the veterinarian.
🥹 Celebrate with you when your pet is finally feeling better.
🌈 Offer comfort and compassion during some of the hardest appointments a family will ever face.
🍪 And yes...sometimes negotiate very important medical decisions with treats. 😂

Veterinary medicine requires technical skill, but it also requires patience, empathy, compassion, and a whole lot of heart.
Our technicians care for animals on their best days, their worst days, and all the ordinary days in between.
Sometimes their job is performing a treatment.
Sometimes it's simply making sure a scared pet feels a little less scared. 💙
That's a side of veterinary medicine you may not always see — but it happens every single day.

10/21/2026

✂️ Why Is There Fur EVERYWHERE?!🐾
Welcome to shedding season! 😂🐶🐱
Many pets shed throughout the year, but some experience periods of heavier seasonal shedding as their coat responds to changes in daylight and temperature.
And while you can't stop normal shedding completely, you can help manage it!
🪮 BRUSH REGULARLY
Brushing helps remove loose and dead hair before it ends up all over your house. The best brush and brushing frequency depend on your pet's individual coat type.
🛁 BATHING CAN HELP, TOO
A proper bath followed by thorough drying and brushing can help loosen and remove dead coat.
✂️ PROFESSIONAL GROOMING CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE
For pets with heavier or thicker coats, professional bathing, drying and de-shedding can remove a surprising amount of loose undercoat.
And trust us...sometimes it's A LOT. 😂

👀 But is it normal shedding?
Normal shedding shouldn't leave your pet with bald patches, irritated skin or significant changes in their coat.
Give your veterinary team a call if you're noticing things like:
🔴 Red, irritated or inflamed skin
🩹 Bald or thinning patches
🐾 Excessive scratching, licking or chewing
🧴 Flaking, crusting or other skin changes
👃 An unusual skin odor
⚠️ A sudden or dramatic change in how much your pet is shedding
Those signs may indicate there's more going on than normal seasonal shedding.

💙Tip: Don't wait until the loose coat has taken over your house! 😂 Regular brushing and grooming can help keep your pet's coat comfortable and make shedding much more manageable.

✂️ Ready for a grooming appointment? Give Morganside Veterinary Clinic a call to get your pet scheduled!
And while you're here, consider forward-booking the next appointment so you can stay ahead of their grooming needs.

💉 Pets must be up to date on their rabies vaccination for grooming appointments.

💬 Be honest: How many times a day are you currently vacuuming pet hair? 😂👇

🩺🐾 What Does a Veterinary Technician REALLY Do?It’s National Veterinary Technician Week, and if you think veterinary tec...
10/20/2026

🩺🐾 What Does a Veterinary Technician REALLY Do?
It’s National Veterinary Technician Week, and if you think veterinary technicians spend their days cuddling puppies and kittens…
Well…there IS some of that. 😂🐶🐱
But that’s only a tiny piece of what they do!

Veterinary technicians are skilled members of the veterinary healthcare team who work alongside veterinarians to care for patients throughout nearly every part of their visit.

On any given day, you may find a veterinary technician:
🩺 Taking patient histories & vital signs
💉 Administering medications, vaccines & treatments under veterinary direction
🩸 Collecting blood and other laboratory samples
🔬 Running laboratory tests & preparing samples
🩻 Taking diagnostic radiographs (X-rays)
🦷 Assisting with dental procedures
😴 Monitoring patients during anesthesia & recovery
🏥 Caring for hospitalized and surgical patients
🩹 Providing nursing care & performing treatments
🐾 Safely handling and comforting nervous or painful patients
📋 Educating pet owners about medications, treatments and at-home care
🧼 Cleaning, stocking, preparing equipment…and doing about 47 other things at the same time! 😂
And that's STILL not everything.
Veterinary technicians need knowledge of anatomy, pharmacology, anesthesia, laboratory procedures, dentistry, radiology, nursing care, behavior and so much more.
They also provide something that can't really be taught from a textbook: compassion. ❤️
They're often comforting a frightened patient, celebrating good news with a family, helping during an emergency, or supporting pets and their people through some of their hardest moments.
💙 So this Vet Tech Week, remember:
There's a LOT happening behind those treatment-room doors — and our veterinary technicians are a huge part of making it happen.
🐾 Thank you to the Morganside tech team for everything you do for our patients every day!

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Sparta, WI
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