Educational Blogs
by Dr. Abby Hansen
Feline Hyperthyroidism Client Write-Up
For today’s blog post, I wanted to discuss a common disease we diagnose and manage in older cats. Feline hyperthyroidism is defined as increased levels of thyroid hormone circulating in the blood, typically produced by a growth on the thyroid...
Heat Emergencies in Dogs and Cats
As the weather continues to get warmer, one of the best parts about living in Minnesota is getting to enjoy the outdoors. Many of our clients love to bring their dogs and cats with them on these outdoor adventures. This can be great exercise and...
Protecting Your Cat from Bird Flu (H5N1): What You Need to Know
If you have read the news or been on social media lately, you may have heard about growing concerns around bird flu. Specifically, there has been increased worry and surveillance around H5N1 avian influenza. While this viral disease has been...
Pet Nutrition Client Education (How to select a diet)
As a veterinary clinic, one of the most common questions we receive is “What should I feed my pet?” There are so many pet food options on the market, and choosing a diet can seem overwhelming. Feeding our pets high-quality, balanced nutrition can...
Household Toxins
One of the most common phone calls we receive as a veterinary clinic is questions about dogs and cats eating things outside of their typical diet. While this is natural behavior in our curious pets, sometimes those things can be dangerous and need...
Helping Pets with Cognitive Dysfunction: Signs and Care
Welcome back to Lyndale Animal Hospital’s educational blog! Today we will be discussing a topic only recently recognized in the veterinary field. Cognitive dysfunction is defined as a degenerative neurological disorder that can affect both dogs and...