Waconia Veterinary Clinic

05/12/2026

May is National Pet Month, and honestly, we think every month should be! Our pets bring so much joy, comfort, and chaos into our lives, and we wouldn't have it any other way.

Show off your pet in the comments and give your pet a little extra love today. They deserve it!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms and mother figures out there! Your guidance, compassion, and support make the world a better place.

05/08/2026

It is fishing opener this weekend, which brings us to a cautionary tale for our next MIP (Most Interesting Patient):

Millie’s Mishap

Millie is a 1 year old cocker spaniel. Earlier this month, while Millie’s owner was prepping for fishing opener, Millie got a little too curious and wound up with a fish hook through her nose. Millie’s owners brought her in promptly, and Millie was able to be sedated to have the fish hook removed. To remove the hook, the barb on the end must be removed first to prevent additional damage - if your dog ever has a fish hook, they should not be directly pulled back out - always talk to a veterinarian for guidance. Millie recovered well no worse for wear, and went home with antibiotics and pain medications to help her nose heal well

So, for all of our fishing aficionados, make sure to keep your fishing gear out of reach of your dogs and cats, and if your dog comes out on the boat with you, be careful when you cast your line!

05/06/2026

It's Dog Anxiety Awareness Week! Does your dog get stressed? You're not alone. Anxiety in dogs is more common than you might think, and there are lots of things that can trigger it, including loud noises like thunderstorms or fireworks, changes in routine, separation from their people, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals.

If you notice signs of anxiety in your pup, we're here to help. Reach out to our team!

05/04/2026

May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month!

This month, Waconia Veterinary Clinic is showing support and spreading awareness about brain cancer. You may see staff wearing gray scrubs and gray ribbons in support!

05/03/2026

05/02/2026

Oh hey, May! The flowers are blooming, the weather is warming up, and so is flea, tick, and mosquito season. Make sure your pet starts the month protected by giving them their monthly preventatives today!

Need a refill or a new prescription? Give us a call! 952-442-2119

05/01/2026

Wishing you a very happy 60th birthday Brad! Your leadership, wisdom, and dedication continue to inspire everyone around you. Hope this milestone year brings you continued success, great health, and plenty of moments to celebrate. Enjoy your special day!

Fun Facts!
Born: May 1st 1966 in Ann Arbor, MI
Grew up in Greendale, WI
High School: Marquette University
Vet school: University of Madison
Year started at Waconia Vet Clinic: 1993
Year he became a partner: 1998

05/01/2026

It’s the first of the month! The May flowers are starting to bloom, which means that it’s also plenty warm enough for fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes to be out! Keep your pets protected by giving their prevention on the same day each month!

Have you heard? We’ve upgraded our prevention to Credelio Quattro! We’re excited to offer a product that has even more protection and deworms for tapeworms along with heartworms, roundworms, and hookworms, as well as killing ticks even faster! Ask about Credelio Quattro at your next visit or stop by the clinic to learn more!!

04/30/2026

It’s Lisa’s last day today before her well-deserved retirement. We celebrated her today with a potluck and sent Lisa on her way with some customized wine bottles with photos of all of our favorite memories with her at the clinic! We will miss her dearly! Thanks to all who sent well wishes her way!

04/25/2026

Important Information for Animals Imported from Mexico:

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health has recently issued new requirements for dogs and cats coming into the US and the state of Minnesota from Mexico and Central America.

New World Screwworm (NWS) is a species of fly that lays eggs in living tissue, and was eradicated from Mexico in the 2000's, but has since recurred, and so to prevent the spread of screwworm into the US, there are new requirements for animals travelling across the border. For any animals coming from Mexico or Central America into the US (even animals originally from the US who spent only a short time in these countries), the animal must have a veterinary exam done by an official government veterinarian in Mexico, and have a health certificate, rabies certificate, and Screwworm Freedom Certificate. The animal must also have proof of treatment with an approved screwworm treatment product (flea/tick prevention products such as Nexgard and Credelio Quattro are approved for treatment of screwworm).

So, if you are planning on any international travel with your pets in the future, keep this in mind!

For more information, consult the MN Board of Animal Health website: https://www.bah.state.mn.us/Board-Issues-New-Import-Requirements-for-Dogs-Cats-Coming-from-Mexico