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Picnics, butterflies, sun-filled hikes: there’s no better time to explore our Stillwater area with your pet than spring and summer. We want to help you make the most of these seasons and have as much fun as you can with your best friend. While you lace-up your shoes and leash-up your dog, make sure you have what you need to …
Did you know more pets get lost on July 4th than any other day of the year? And high summer temperatures can quickly cause pets to suffer heat stroke and other injuries.
I recently learned that xylitol is now being added to some specialty brands of peanut butter. Why is that important? Xylitol, a natural sweetener that is found in many of our foods, vitamins, chewing gum and many other products, while safe for humans can be extremely toxic to dogs. In dogs, xylitol can cause a sudden drop in blood sugar leading to hypoglycemia and …
For us, July 4th is a holiday for fun and celebration, however it can be a terrifying time for our dogs and cats. According to Petfinders.com more pets go missing on July 4th than any other day. This is an important time to consider what you can do to prevent the fear and trauma your dog or cat may experience and to keep …
Rivertown Animal Hospital was voted Best Veterinary Clinic for 2015 by the readers of the Stillwater Gazette. This is the third year in a row that Rivertown has received this honor. We are thankful to be able to serve the Stillwater and surrounding communities and provide the highest quality of veterinary care for our patients. Providing compassionate, exceptional care for pets is …
Rivertown Animal Hospital is excited to be supporting Bark for Life to raise money and awareness for the Stillwater Relay for Life/American Cancer Society . The Bark for Life walk is Saturday, May 16 from 9-noon, rain or shine at Barkers Alps in Bayport. We will be there to support the efforts of this group of dog lovers and their fight against cancer.
Just a little reminder that it is that time of year again when our pets are at risk for nasty tick and mosquito transmitted diseases such as heartworm, Lyme disease, anaplasma, ehrlichia and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (yes it’s coming). Are your dog and cat protected?
Rivertown Animal Hospital of Stillwater, MN is pleased to announce that our patient, Murphy, along with his companion Lesa Hobright-Turner, of Woodbury, MN have received the Companion Animal Award presented at the 2015 Annual Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association conference in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Mary Arnesen nominated Murphy for this award because of his exceptional impact on people from all walks of life. He has touched the lives of students, …
Americans love their pets, yet in recent years, the number of people bringing their animals in for preventative care has significantly declined. The American Veterinary Medical Association reports in an article published by USA Today, that cat visits have decreased 30% and dog visits 21%, while emergency appointments have been on the rise. Many pet owners assume it is not …
It may be a comfortable day in Stillwater but that doesn’t mean it isn’t dangerous to leave dogs and cats inside a vehicle for even a short period of time. According to an article released by the American Veterinary Medical Association, the temperature inside a vehicle can rise almost 20 degrees in just 10 minutes and continue to escalate from there. …
Voted Best Veterinary Clinic