Our Veterinary Blog
Explore a wide range of pet care topics in our practice veterinary blog, updated regularly! Let us know if you have any questions by calling (563) 391-9522.
Meet Alexis Hughes, DVM Alexis has been a veterinarian since 2020, right at the start of the pandemic and started her job right after they cancelled graduation. When she was younger, she worked at the local animal shelter. Before and during vet school she worked as a tech in both Washington and Idaho. While in…
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It’s hot! What can you do to make summer comfortable and safe for your pet? Provide lots of fresh water . Make sure it’s in a container that can’t be overturned on accident and that there is enough to last all day. In addition, if you use a zip line or some other type of…
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There are lots of bugs out there. They all have a purpose in the eco-system but unfortunately some of them are not so good for our pets. Although ticks are commonly thought of as insects , they are actually arachnids like scorpions, spiders, and mites. Ticks have four pairs of legs as adults and have…
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Meet Caitlin Pierce Caitlin has been one of our Patient Care Advisors at Animal Family since August of 2020. She started her vetmed journey in 2019 with her first clinic doing kennels. Then she became the receptionist at the clinic. After doing that for a bit she realized how much she missed being hands on…
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Meet Alisa Collins! Ali sa has been one of our Patient Care Advisors at Animal Family since May of 2021. Alisa was always interested in working in Vet Med and has gained a lot of experience in the last year. As a Patient Care Advisor, Alisa assists veterinarians in appointments and assists technicians with ultrasounds…
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Meet Kiley Krause! Kiley has been one of our Patient Care Advisors at Animal Family since July of 2020. As a Patient Care Advisor, she works hands on with the doctors to improve each animal’s health. She gathers a history, helps with the exam, and checks clients out. When she’s not in appointments, she runs…
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Mindy is our newest veterinarian at Animal Family. She received her Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from the University of Glasgow in Glasgow, Scotland. After completing her degree she returned to Minnesota where she spent three and a half years in a small animal practice. Her job at Animal Family includes all things veterinary…
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Overweight pet? The reasons your pet isn’t losing weight For pets and people alike, it is easier to keep weight off than to lose it. An overweight pet with even a few extra pounds can experience consequences for their long-term health and wellness. Weight-loss diets can be difficult to maintain – especially once behavioral patterns…
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Plan a pet-safe landscape to prevent pet poisoning this spring Spring is here! This can be a stressful time for pet owners. Parasite prevention, microchipping, and vaccination might come to mind, but among the threats to pet health and safety are the plants that make spring and summer so delightful. Undoubtedly, pet poisoning is a…
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Beyond fresh breath: why pet home dental care is so important Most pet owners are familiar with the unpleasant (or downright foul) stench of doggie or kitty breath, but did you know that bad breath can indicate less-than-stellar dental health for a pet? Studies show that 85% of adult pets have some form of dental…
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