Alexandria Veterinary Clinic PetCare Center

12/11/2024

Admit it. Our pets get called by their nicknames more often than their real names. What is your pets name and what are their nicknames? The more unusual/unrelated to their real names, the better.

12/09/2024

Today is International Day of Veterinary Medicine.
Veterinary medicine in some form has been around since before 9,000 BC. However, the first school of veterinary medicine was established in the 1760's by Claude Bourgelat which is considered by many to be the founding of veterinary medicine.

12/07/2024

With the colder weather setting in you may be looking for options to help your pet with weather dependent pain. Please contact us before reaching for something over the counter such as aspirin.

12/04/2024

We hope you enjoy your cookies on National Cookie day, but be sure to keep the chocolate away from your furry friends.
Symptoms of chocolate toxicity include vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, and even seizures. If you think your dog has eaten chocolate please contact us as soon as possible.

12/02/2024

That's one way to start a Monday. Doctor Westby assisted mama in delivering this set of Boer goat quadruplets. Quadruplets in Boer goats are relatively rare, with does more often carrying twins or triplets.

12/02/2024

Anyone find any fantastic deals on pet supplies?

12/01/2024

11/29/2024

November 29th is National Day of Listening. After a chaotic holiday there's nothing better than the calming sound of a cat purring. There have even been studies that suggest a cats purr is physically beneficial to themselves, as well as their humans. It can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and potentionally even aid in healing due to the low frequency vibrations.
So, listen to your cat, it's as good for you as it is for them.

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving

11/27/2024

Instead opt for lean pieces of meat, cooked or raw veggies (carrots and green beans are canine favorites), or a small bit of pumpkin puree (pre pie making).

11/25/2024

Emergency is something that needs to be seen immediately, urgent should be seen within a day or 2, and non urgent can wait a few days.

11/23/2024

Do you want to include your furry friends in your holiday baking? We found an easy and safe recipe to ensure everyone in your home gets some goodies.

11/22/2024

It's never dull around here for long. This tiny friend got himself into a bit of a predicament. Thanks to doctor Westby he was freed and went back to his mom and littermates safe and sound.

11/21/2024

With temperatures dropping these next few days & possible snow, it's important to know how to dress your dog to go outside! Here’s a winter clothing guide for dogs to help dog parents determine what their dogs need, depending on the temperature! More info here: https://aercmn.com/winter-clothing-guide-for-dogs

11/19/2024

Show us a photo of your pets on the day you brought them home and a photo of them now.

11/17/2024

With the cooler weather you may have noticed some new inhabitants to your home. One of the common culprits is bats. According to the University of Minnesota "Only 3.7% of bats we test are positive for rabies making it a low risk, but not no risk.

Bats are just one of the reasons we recommend all cats and dogs be vaccinated for rabies. Regardless if they go outside.