WellHaven Pet Health Coon Rapids

06/28/2024

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Both indoor & outdoor pets are at risk of being bit by a mosquito – which is how heartworm disease spreads. If your pet is not currently protected against heartworm disease or if you have any questions & concerns, contact your family veterinarian!

Learn more about heartworm prevention here: https://aercmn.com/heartworm-prevention-mosquitoes-are-coming

06/27/2024

Don't neglect interactive play sessions. These sessions are great for confidence-building, exercise, trust-building, and most importantly -- fun!

Interactive playtime allows you to move the toy in a way that mimics prey so your cat can enjoy being the Mighty Hunter. Interactive playtime done at least twice a day provides much needed stimulation for your cat and can be a huge help in avoiding behavior problems.

Remember to allow your cat to have several successful captures throughout the game and then finish off with one final grand capture. Offer your cat a treat afterward or time the playtime so your cat gets mealtime afterward.

Don't forget to play with your cat today!

06/26/2024

Kellie was Pretty in Pink for her visit with us last week 🩷🩷🩷🩷

06/19/2024

If you want to keep your cat off the kitchen counter, it's important to identify the reason for being up there so you can provide a better alternative.

https://catbehaviorassociates.com/how-do-i-keep-my-cat-off-the-counters/

06/19/2024

Litterbox issues?

Litter boxes should outnumber your cats by at least one. Locate a box in each cat’s preferred area. Don’t line litter boxes up in one room. Boxes should be in quiet areas but not wedged in corners or closets.Place the litter box box in an area opposite room entrance to give a cat maximum visual warning time.

06/19/2024

Remember our fur friends when things heat up ☀️☀️

06/14/2024

Let’s take a closer look at your cat’s hairballs. While occasional vomiting is normal, frequent episodes, especially twice a month or more, may indicate serious underlying issues.

If these problems persist, it may be time to reach out to your veterinarian for a checkup to help identify any potential health challenges your cat is facing.

06/14/2024

06/10/2024

The Fourth of July is coming up! If your house is near local fireworks that trigger your pet’s noise anxiety, NOW is the time to talk to your family veterinarian about safe ways to help your pet. If your pet does require prescription medications for noise anxiety, be sure to pick-up any refills from your family veterinarian before the week of Fourth of July!

Learn more about noise anxiety in pets here: https://aercmn.com/did-you-hear-that-noise-aversion-in-dogs/

06/07/2024

PSA! Care companion wellness plans help with this!!

Many pet emergencies can be prevented by ensuring your pet is seen regularly for annual wellness exam and routine testing. Why? Because the sooner your vet can diagnose a medical issue, the sooner your pet can get help!

Looking for a vet for your pet’s general wellness needs? View our list of locally-owned veterinary clinics here: https://aercmn.com/about-us/locally-owned/

05/23/2024

In observance of Memorial Day, we will be closed on Monday May 27th. We will resume normal business hours May 28th.
We hope that everyone has a fun and safe Memorial weekend!

05/23/2024

RIP Cuda!
Please consider a preventative gastropexy for your large breed dog to help avoid this deadly condition. Schedule an appointment with us today.

05/22/2024

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05/21/2024

🥳Wellhaven MG/CR Pet of the Week🥳

Meet Abi and Abu...

Abi has been a patient of Dr. Fish's since not long after he was adopted by Adam and Aya about 3 years ago. He has received all of his wellness care and for any concerns with the CCP wellness plans appropriate to his age. Adam and Aya were aware of how prone little dogs are to periodontal disease, so started his professional dental cleanings at 2 years of age. Recently, Abi decided to adopt a new little brother, and brought Abu in to see us. Although he is only 10 weeks old, he has already started on his wellness plan to continue vaccines and preventative care as he needs.

We at Wellhaven Maple Grove are so delighted with seeing Abu and Abi, they are the sweetest little additions to our Wellhaven family. Dr. Fish looks forward to taking care of them both for many years to come!

05/16/2024

Looking for something fun to do this weekend?! Come visit our booth at the Tails, Ales and Tunes event in Central Park, Maple Grove 🐶🍻🎶

05/14/2024

05/14/2024

05/10/2024

Looking to attend fun community events? Come visit us next weekend at the Tails, Ales and Tunes event in Central Park, Maple Grove. From food and drinks to games and music and of course dogs! Hope to see you there

05/09/2024

It is that time of year again!
Please do not be afraid of these small red lesions, cause by gnat bites. They do not cause your dog any discomfort and will self resolve.
Happy hiking!

05/07/2024

Don't forget to check for ticks - check your dog between toes, under armpits, inside ears, under collars, & the face! If you feel a bump or swollen area, look closer for a tick!

If your pet isn’t protected against ticks & Lyme Disease, contact your family veterinarian to find the right preventative products for your pet!

Learn more here: https://aercmn.com/tis-the-season-for-tick-prevention/

05/06/2024

🤩Wellhaven MG/CR Pet of the Week🤩

Meet Hazel.....

Hazel was adopted as an 8 week old puppy, originally from a shelter in Kentucky. She was adopted by her wonderful mom Josie, and shortly thereafter became a patient of Dr. Fish's. Little did anyone know how busy she would be in her 9 years in Minnesota. On her journey so far, Josie, Dr. Fish and Hazel have handled hip dysplasia, multiple orthopedic surgeries, a leg amputation to relieve pain, broken toes and teeth, open wounds on her feet, allergies, urinary tract infections and kidney issues. Because Josie is a smart consumer, Hazel has comprehensive pet insurance as well as a Care Companion Plan to help provide for Hazel's many issues and medications. Through the years, Hazel has consulted with specialists at Blue Pearl and that travel to Wellhaven to help her! In fact, she will be meeting our ultrasonographer/internal medicine specialist next week in order to ensure that we are doing all that we can to help her kidneys function well.

The best news of all is that. through all of her issues, Hazel continues to love to come to Wellhaven Maple Grove to see Dr. Fish and her staff. She knows that we all love her dearly and are so proud of how happy and comfortable she is despite all that she has been through. We are so happy that Hazel is part of our Wellhaven family.

04/30/2024

We had so much fun celebrating National Pet Parent Day! Thank you to all of those pet parents out there for taking such good care of your pets ❤️

04/29/2024

⭐️Wellhaven MG/CR Pet of the Week⭐️

Meet Lucy....

Lucy is a 3 year old Schnoodle who has been a patient of Dr. Fish's from her previous clinic and so excited to find her again at Wellhaven Maple Grove. Leslie brought Lucy to sign up for a wellness plan to start caring for her teeth and her other healthcare needs. Shortly after she started wellness care, Lucy got suddenly very sick. She had a rare immune-mediated destruction of her platelets, which allow her to clot her blood. Because Leslie and Brad were so attuned to little Lucy, they brought her in right away and the Wellhaven team were able to diagnose and start medication quickly. Lucy responded well to treatment, and over several months has slowly been able to wean off of the medications and maintain normal lab values. This past week she came in for her final check of red and white cells off of all medications. She and Dr. Fish were relieved it is still normal!

04/25/2024

Don't forget to stop in tomorrow to help us celebrate National Pet Parent Day! We will have snacks/treats, drinks, goodie bags, pet paw print art and a raffle for a FREE BEST FRIEND CARE COMPANION PLAN! See the flyer for more details. Hope to see you there!

04/22/2024

Huge shout out and thank you to our front desk team: Lien, Julia, Hannah, and Madeline!!! Conquering phone calls, appointments and refills with grace—you are the ❤️ of Wellhaven!
Happy veterinary receptionist appreciation week!!!

04/22/2024

🤩🥳WELLHAVEN MG/CR PET OF THE WEEK! 🥳🤩

Meet Dexter.....

Dexter is an extremely handsome Maine C**n cat that Maddi adopted about 8 months ago as a kitten and Emotional Support Animal. Dexter has had a very busy first year of life, but with excellent care from Maddi and her family, he is looking forward to many more years!
Maddi signed Dexter up on a Wellhaven CCP Kitten plan to allow for wellness care. He had problems with vomiting and diarrhea that took an unexpected turn in February, necessitating taking Dexter to Allied Urgent Care and Blue Pearl for emergency surgery. Dexter had aspirated foreign material into his lungs and that material abscessed. The emergency and surgery team at Blue Pearl were able to perform an emergency thoracotomy and pericardectomy to drain the abscess and allow for treatment and care. After ICU care at Blue Pearl and continuing antibiotics based on culture, Dexter has made a complete recovery. HIs prognosis for living a normal life is excellent!
We are so glad to have this handsome boy who is a pet as well as a working cat as part of our Wellhaven Family!

04/22/2024

😍😍Wellhaven MG/CR Pet of the Week!🐱🐱
Meet Dexter.....
Dexter is an extremely handsome Maine C**n cat that Maddi, his mom, adopted about 8 months ago as a kitten to be an Emotional Support Animal. Dexter has had a very busy first year of life, but with excellent care from Maddi and her family, he is looking forward to many more years!
Maddi signed Dexter up on a Wellhaven CCP Kitten plan to allow for wellness care. However, he started having problems with vomiting and diarrhea that took an unexpected negative turn in February, necessitating taking Dexter to Allied Urgent Care and Blue Pearl for emergency surgery. Dexter had aspirated foreign material into his lungs and that material abscessed within his lungs. The emergency and surgery team at Blue Pearl was able to perform an emergency thoracotomy and pericardectomy to drain the abscess and allow for treatment and care. After ICU care at Blue Pearl and continuing antibiotics based on culture, Dexter has made a complete recovery. HIs prognosis for living a normal life is excellent!
We are so glad to have this handsome boy who is a pet as well as a working cat as part of our Wellhaven Family!