Voted Best Veterinary Clinic
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.
Rabies Risk in Minnesota
People in urban areas like the Twin Cities and even those in semi-rural areas like Stillwater, Minnesota and Hudson, Wisconsin underestimate the risk of rabies for their pets and for themselves. The recent case of a man in Maryland dying of rabies from a transplanted kidney underscores the importance of awareness of the potential for rabies here in Washington County and …
MVMA Honors Captain Maxwell III
Congratulations to our client and friend Dr. Janice Nadeau and her remarkable dog Captain Maxwell lll for receiving the Professional Service Dog Award from the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association. Three years ago Max, a beautiful German Shepherd was diagnosed with megaesophagus. This is a debilitating disease that makes it difficult to swallow. Most dogs with megaesophagus do not live long. With the …
Children and the loss of a Pet
As a veterinarian I am frequently asked for guidance as families and individuals make end-of-life decisions for their pets. The questions that often arise when families are faced with the decision to say goodbye include: What is the best way to help their children cope with the death of a pet? How much involvement should the children have in the …
Alternate Dog Treats – Healthy Options Made Easy
It is summer in Stillwater, Minnesota and our gardens, farmer’s markets and grocery stores are bursting with healthy options for snacks for us and for our pets. A recent facebook post from VPI Pet Insurance has excellent advice on healthy snacks for dogs. “Alternative Dog Treats, Healthy Options Made Easy”.
Is your pet vaccinated for rabies?
Two pet owners have called this week with concerns about potential rabies exposure with their pets. In both instances the pets were not current on their rabies vaccinations. One woman had a bat in her home and didn’t know if her cats may have come in contact with the bat. The other pet owner called because her two dogs had cornered a raccoon. …
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 …
Is your pet protected?
I recently read a blog by Dr. Ernie Ward, a veterinarian in North Carolina. Dr. Ward told a story about a client whose dog became infected with heartworm disease. The client thought that it was impossible because she was applying a topical preventative on her pet every month. She had purchased the preventative at a store and thought she was …
A Personal Journey to Africa
I recently returned from an incredible journey to Tanzania, in East Africa. I went to Tanzania with a group of twelve adventurous men and women, led and organized by Richard Leider who is the founder of a company called the Inventure Group. The trip was inspired to lead us on our own personal journey of discovering purpose in our …