By Anonymous October 07, 2014
My dog died too. They examined her and said that her lethargy was not due to Parvo. Two days later our little puppy died of Parvo ...read more
By shuggins September 30, 2013
I've been going to White Bear Animal Hospital for over a decade. They have been taking care of rescued boxers before we can place them in new homes. Dr. Stuart Dalton has been wonderful to Boxer Rescue over the years and continues to support all rescues. He is very knowledgable and continues to educate himself in order to offer his clients the best opportunities to keep their pets healthy and happy. The clinic staff is friendly, knowledgable, caring and go out of their way to help. You can trust that they will put your pet's needs first! Their not going to suggest unnecessary test and procedures to run your bill up. You will get honesty and education so you will be able to make the right decisions about your pet's care. I've been taking my own boxers here for years as well and I wouldn't trust any other clinic or vet with their health and life! ...read more
By rrusso July 28, 2013
Our beloved dog is dead because of this vet. They gave an inflamation drug to our dog with mild kidney disease that after the fact we were told by more credible vets that causes kidney failure....which it did! Never bring your pet here....not to mention they are way overpriced!! ...read more
Collapsing trachea is a common problem in small and toy breed dogs. The normal trachea is a series of C-shaped cartilage rings that connect the throat to the lungs. The open end of the C-shaped rings are covered by a muscle called the tracheal membrane. In dogs that have tracheal collapse, the cartilage rings flatten because they are weakened. As the cartilage flattens, the tracheal membrane gets loose and moves when the animal breathes in (inspirates) and out (expirates). If the collapse is in the neck, the membrane flops or collapses into the airway during inspiration, whereas if the collapse is occurring in the chest, the membrane will push outward on inspiration and collapse into the airway on expiration. When the membrane collapses it can tickle the trachea which is typically the cause of the coughing episodes experienced by the patient. The coughing often sounds almost like a goose honking and the pet seems to be having trouble catching their breath. Excitement, exercise and rapid breathing can all increase the incidence of tracheal collapse, and the irritation it causes can create inflammation that will further increase the incidence of collapse and coughing. Obesity and secondary infections can exacerbate the condition, making it imperative that these patients maintain an appropriate weight and body condition. When patients have collapsing trachea they are often unable to effectively remove pathogens from their lower airways and lungs, making them more susceptible to upper respiratory and lower respiratory infections. There are several medications that can be used to alleviate the symptoms that occur in patients with collapsing trachea. These include antibiotic therapy to treat secondary infections, pet specific cough suppressants to give the trachea and it's membrane a chance to rest, medications to suppress the production of mucus, and airway dilators to decrease the pressure within the chest in hopes that this will decrease the incidence of tracheal collapse. In most patients, no particular treatment is necessary – but a few small tips can help manage this problem in your pets that have a mild case of tracheal collapse. Use a harness when walking these pets as opposed to a collar. Collars can press against the trachea causing it to collapse when pets pull on the leash – using a harness will prevent this from occurring. Steam bathing – if your pet has had a series of these episodes in a short period – there could be some inflammation in the trachea causing it to occur more frequently. Bringing your pet into the bathroom when you shower can moisturize the airways and provide some relief. Feeding softened food. As above – if you pet has had a series of episodes eating hard food may be irritating – even though food does not go into the trachea in general. Add warm water to your pet's regular dry diet approximately 10 minutes before feeding to soften their food. If the coughing is becoming excessive or you feel your pet's breathing is being hampered – see your veterinarian or call us! In some cases medication in necessary to manage the symptoms of this disease – and in some cases secondary infections could be occurring causing more serious complications. Please feel free to call or e-mail us with any questions or comments regarding this blog. Sincerely, Dr. Meghann Kruck and the staff at Content Pets Mobile Veterinary Service, LLC ...read more
By Content Pets Mobile Veterinary Service, LLC September 07, 2010
In recent years there have been numerous advances in feline medicine. One advancement that is very near and dear to our hearts, living in a state where the mosquito is jokingly referred to as our "State Bird", is feline heartworm disease and prevention.Many of you who have had dogs probably know a thing or two about heartworm disease in our canine friends. Here in , we are an endemic area for heartworm disease given our climate and resulting mosquito population. Heartworm disease is transmitted to both dogs and cats from the bite of a mosquito infected with heartworm larvae (very young form of heartworms). The mosquito itself becomes infected when it takes a blood meal from a pet, typically a dog, which has circulating heartworm larvae in its bloodstream.For decades, veterinarians have advocated the use of heartworm preventatives in dogs, but have had limited concern and prevention advice for our pet cats. However, over the last 5-10 years more research has been done on cats to determine the role of heartworm disease in our feline friends – and the results have been eye opening and in some cases alarming.In cats, heartworm disease is somewhat elusive given that our feline friends are so very good at hiding illness. Some symptoms of heartworm disease include coughing, increased respiratory effort, vomiting (not hairballs or food typically), lethargy and sudden death – but with most infected cats there are no outwardly noticeable symptoms whatsoever.Diagnosing heartworm disease in cats can also be difficult, as the tests for feline heartworm are not yet as accurate as the testing used in dogs. Although these tests are important for our feline friends showing signs of illness, they are not necessary to perform before putting your cat on heartworm preventative (unlike our canine friends). At this time Content Pets Mobile Veterinary Service does not recommend testing our feline patients on an annual basis – but stay tuned for further advances in feline heartworm testing as this may change in the years to come.In cats, not only is it difficult to diagnose heartworm disease, it is also difficult to treat. Treatment for cats that are confirmed heartworm positive is mainly supportive as there is NO CURE for heartworm disease in cats – in essence preventing this disease is the best medicine.Why the difference between dogs and cats relative to Heartworm Disease? --Because of their smaller size, cats typically only have 1-2 adult heartworms leading to less damage to the heart muscle – whereas dogs can have hundreds. --According to the American Heartworm Society – "cats are an imperfect host" for the heartworm, and therefore appear to be more resistant to infection -- The most damage occurs in cats when the worm dies – the immune system typically has a severe reaction, in many cases much like an anaphylactic reaction, often leading to sudden death or severe respiratory compromise. So What Do We Do?? We at Content Pets Mobile Veterinary Service support the recommendations made by the American Heartworm Society and strongly advocate the use of heartworm preventative in all of our feline patients.-- For the indoor/outdoor or strictly outdoor cats we recommend year round preventative for its protection against external parasites and intestinal parasites as well as the very important heartworm prevention.-- For our strictly indoor feline patients we recommend heartworm preventative April through November. Because although these cats are not going outside – few of us have mosquito proof homes and all it takes is one infected mosquito to bite our beloved kitty and infect them. **In a recent study it was found that 25% of heartworm positive cats were strictly indoor pets. Please feel free to call or e-mail and talk to us about heartworm disease and preventative options – or any other pressing issues regarding your pet's health. We strive to provide the best care for your pets and will keep on researching new advancements in animal health so we may continue to do so. Sincerely, Dr. Meghann Kruck and The Staff at Content Pets Veterinary Service, LLC ...read more
By Content Pets Mobile Veterinary Service, LLC August 22, 2010
August Special 2010 The has just celebrated its 42year anniversary and wants to take this opportunity to say "Congratulations on your search for a Veterinary Hospital!" We would like to earn your business and have you as a client/patient!" Please know that our past support by our community has giving us the opportunity to give back. During these tough economic times we would like to help your family by providing you with this "MNVET MERCHANT CIRCLE discount promotion". Every time "YOU" mention this promotion at the time of your animal's service "YOU" will not only receive 20% off of your current pets' services, until the end of 2010*. "YOU" will receive nothing but the best in client service, best in compassionate care, best in diagnostics and treatment options, and most of all best pricing for your value of service for pet's. Congratulations on being selected for this offer! In order to activate your "MNVET MERCHANT CIRCLE discount promotion" please email us atjeff@mnvet.comand submit your full name, animal's name(s); and the management team will activate your promotional discount. ** Thank you for taking the time to let us express our interest in your pet's well being! Warm Regards, The MVH Team Management *Discounted services limited to surgeon fees, echocardiogram fees, radiologist fees and products/pet foods. **Not interested in this offer give the gift of discounted veterinary services to a family member or friend. ...read more
By Minnesota Veterinary Hospital August 15, 2010
A pet with pre-existing conditions can still qualify for pet insurance. However, it is important for you as the owner to understand what a pre-existing condition is and how it is interpreted by each pet insurance company you are considering. As with human health insurance, the type and the severity of... ...read more
If your pet needs emergency vet care the last thing you want to think about is the bill. Unfortunately, emergency pet services can end up being extremely high. If you have a pet in need and are worried about the bill there are a few programs that may be able to help you. ...read more