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Quality of Life visits

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Admin

This post was guest-written by one of our very own MN Pets doctors, Dr. Meredith Lum. Deciding when to say good-bye to an animal companion can be an extremely difficult undertaking. Our pets become some of the most important beings … Continue reading →

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Interactive Quality of Life Assessment

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Admin

This scale, called the JOURNEYS scale, is designed to help you rate your pet’s quality of life. Each letter stands for a different aspect of quality of life for a pet. This assessment will walk you through each aspect and … Continue reading →

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Debunking the Myths of Pet Cremation

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Admin

Factual information about pet cremation is often hard to come by. Many misconceptions, incorrect notions, myths, and flat out falsehoods are sometimes circulated, further muddying an already confusing, delicate topic. It is our hope that we can help clear up … Continue reading →

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Veterinary Hospitals Association

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Admin

MN Pets is proud to partner with Veterinary Hospitals Association (VHA) to help our clients with cremation services. VHA is a local, veterinarian-owned organization that has been serving the Twin Cities veterinary community for over 35 years. Recently MN Pets … Continue reading →

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Coping with Mobility Loss

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Admin

By Katie Anderson As your beloved dog or cat ages, you may begin to notice changes in their mobility. Stairs become more difficult, and your pet may lose the ability to jump on to your bed or the car seat. … Continue reading →

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Caring for Pets with Cancer

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Admin

By Katie Anderson Hearing a diagnosis of “cancer” can be overwhelming and can remind us of the relatively short time we have with our four-legged companions. Over half of senior pets will be diagnosed with some form of cancer and … Continue reading →

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