BestFriends Veterinary Clinic

03/14/2025

In honor of last night's spectacular lunar eclipse - also the first total lunar eclipse in over 2 years. Have a wonderful weekend, friends!

02/24/2025

Now that ma*****na is legal in Minnesota, it is more accessible to pets. Dogs and cats can be poisoned by ma*****na from smoke exposure or from eating any type of ma*****na/THC plant or edibles. THC oils intended for smoking/vaping are very highly concentrated and pose significant risk to pets. Pet Poison Helpline reports that they have seen a nearly 450% increase in ma*****na cases over the past 6 years, with the majority involving dogs or cats ingesting edibles.
If your dog or cat ingested ma*****na in any form, call us or or Pet Poison Helpline® immediately for life-saving treatment advice.

02/08/2025

This seems appropriate today. Have a peaceful snowy weekend, friends!

01/03/2025

We had the great honor of providing veterinary care for K9 Vader for the 8 years that he served with the Wright County Sheriff's Office and we send our profound sympathies to Sergeant Tester and his family who got to help Vader enjoy his well-deserved retirement. These dogs are so special!

12/23/2024

The clinic will be closed Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th so our staff can spend time with their families. We will be open as usual on Thursday and Friday. We hope your pets stay out of trouble while we're away, but since they often pick the most inopportune times to eat things they shouldn't, it's good to know that Pet Poison Helpline is a 24/7 animal poison control service available to pet owners.

An unattended bag of candy led to a headless Santa and a trip to the emergency pet hospital for this North Pole pooch. Find out what happened in this month’s edition of Toxin Tails:

https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/toxintails/north-pole-nightmare-before-christmas/

11/26/2024

We will be closed on Thursday 11/28 and Friday 11/29 so that our staff can enjoy a long weekend with their families. If you will need a refill on your pet's medication or food, give us a call or send us a text or email and we'll get it ready for you.

11/25/2024

Our email has been down for much of the morning (apparently thousands of other Microsoft Outlook are having the same issue) so if you've sent us an email requesting an appointment or medication refill, feel free to give us a call at 763-515-6446. Hopefully should be resolved soon!

11/05/2024

We have a new, very large friend in our reception area. This gorgeous Monstera outgrew one of the techs’ homes and has decided to come live with us. Scientific studies have shown that having plants in the workplace results in employees with reduced stress, increased productivity, and fewer sick days. Not to mention improved air quality and overall employee happiness! Disclaimer - before anyone gets concerned about Monstera being toxic to dogs and cats - while it can cause local mouth irritation, rest assured that we will be watching to make sure that none of our patients decide to make a snack out of it.

10/14/2024

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week to 4 of the very best! Maria, Rose, Kallie, and Abbey are an amazing team. With their extensive knowledge and training, and their outstanding skills, they work hard every day to provide our patients with the very best medical care. The support they provide to Dr. Reid and me helps us do our job more efficiently and effectively. And they do it all with kindness and compassion towards our furry friends and their owners. Thank you, technicians, you’re awesome and we love you!

09/01/2024

Here's a heartwarming reunion story for your holiday weekend. We encourage everyone to microchip their pets because, as Sam's owner said, "you never know." Microchipping is quick and easy, give us a call if you'd like to schedule a tech appointment to have your pet microchipped.

08/08/2024

We now have an online store which offers thousands of products that we personally selected, trust, recommend, and use for our own pets. For orders over $49 shipping is FREE! Manufacturer rebates that you would get in the clinic also apply to purchases on our online store. Thank you for keeping it local and supporting our small business!

07/16/2024

Did you get a new puppy this summer? Are you looking for something fun to do with your teenage dog in the comfort of an air-conditioned building? Puppy kindergarten is especially important to get new summer babies well-socialized and on the path to learning. Basic manners is a great chance for doggos 4 months of age and older to continue to interact with others and polish their skills of sit, down, come, leave-it, and wait, AND that all-important walking on leash. 🐾🐾

Registration is open for classes in Albertville and Minneapolis!

https://www.kristyfrancisdogtraining.com/

07/01/2024

The clinic will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th so that our wonderful staff can have a much-deserved long weekend with their families. Please call/text/email if you need your pet’s medication or food refilled so we can get it ready for you by Wednesday. Hope everyone enjoys the weekend, and hugs to our four-legged friends with fireworks anxiety!

05/13/2024

Welcome to spring! It’s time for our annual gnat bite PSA – they’re back, and based on the number of bites we have on our own ankles and behind our own ears after a weekend spent enjoying the outdoors, it’s going to be a bad year. Gnat (black fly) bites appear as bright red lesions and the bullseye-appearing bites can look alarming, but most dogs are not bothered by them and they will resolve on their own in a few days without treatment.

04/18/2024

If your dog has allergies, it’s time to start their allergy meds! 🤧

02/21/2024

This is a great opportunity to do something super fun with your dog! It's a way for them to use their brains and their energy and to bond with you. We have a veterinarian friend who does scent games with her dogs and they have an amazing time! Kristy Francis is an excellent dog trainer who has put a lot of work into designing this great course, check it out!

Kristy Francis Dog Training’s philosophy is to provide humane training that is backed by science.