This is a special day for our country. It is a day set aside to remember the men and women who have died while serving in the military armed forces. I want to say thank you to the families of those who have lost someone they love while serving our country. Your loss is shared by a grateful nation. Thank …
Tick-Borne Disease Awareness and Prevention for You and Your Pet
Rivertown Animal Hospital invites you to join us at our hospital in Stillwater’s Liberty Village, for the second in our educational series for pet owners. Our April 8th seminar is especially timely as we are heading into the spring tick season. Dr. Rick Alleman, a clinical professor from The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine will be speaking on: Tick-Borne Disease: …
‘Tis the Season for Chocolate and Sick Pets
The doctors and staff at Rivertown Animal Hospital want you and your pet family to have a safe and happy holiday season. This time of year can be stressful and holds special challenges for our four-legged friends. By being aware and taking a few precautions we can avoid a trip to the Animal Emergency Clinic. Thank goodness they are there …
“Never, ever, leave your pet in a parked car during warm weather”
As our temperatures soar in Stillwater and all of Minnesota, we should be aware of the danger of our pets overheating. Dr. Ernie Ward knows first hand about what it feels like for a pet to be left in a parked car during warm weather. In a recent YouTube video, Dr. Ward demonstrated the risk of leaving your pet in your …
Rivertown Animal Hospital Voted Best Veterinary Clinic
>The doctors and staff at Rivertown Animal Hospital are pleased to be voted the Best Veterinary Clinic in the St. Croix Valley area by the readers of the Stillwater Gazette.
Mini Vet School Date Set for Feb 23, 2013
Have you heard about Rivertown Animal Hospital’s Mini Vet School? For the past four years Rivertown Animal Hospital has been hosting a great educational program for kids. On a Saturday afternoon we provide three hours of learning and fun for children between the ages of 7 and 12 years. This unique concept was developed in 2008 when we opened our veterinary …
Pet food recalls: Is your pet’s food safe?
What should I feed my dog or cat? This is the question every new pet owner wants to know. There have been several pet food recalls in the news recently, making it more important than ever to be aware of what NOT to feed your pet. At least 15 people have become sick from Salmonella and at least two dogs have confirmed illnesses of the …