Duluth Veterinary Hospital

12/10/2024

Ever wonder what urinary crystals look like? There are different types of crystals that can form in animal’s urine and the coffin lid shaped ones pictured are called struvite. In dogs, these usually form secondary to a urinary tract infection, which poor Billy Blue has. She was crying and uncomfortable as these hurt to p*e out! We got her started on nsaids for pain and inflammation and started antibiotics now at least!

11/29/2024

ZZ has some fancy teeth after getting special metal crowns placed! ZZ had all of his teeth affected with a condition called enamel hypoplasia, where the enamel on the teeth doesn’t form right. There were exposed areas of teeth that were at risk for infection without the protective covering of enamel. His teeth were treated by our very own local board certified dentist .animaldentist (Lake County Veterinary Clinics) and he is doing great! We are so happy that his teeth could get this protective treatment!

11/29/2024

Dogs can learn and understand over 150 words! What words does your dog know? Share their cleverness with us in the comments!

11/28/2024

This Thanksgiving, we’d like to say a special thank you for trusting us with your pet’s care. We hope you and your pets enjoy a fun and festive day.

11/21/2024

As you prepare for your Thanksgiving feasts, it’s important to keep your pet’s safety in mind. Some foods can be toxic to pets, while others can cause digestive upset or pancreatitis. To avoid any issues, avoid feeding table scraps and stick to pet-friendly treats.

11/20/2024

Let’s talk movies! What’s your all-time favorite pet movie? 🐕🐱 Tell us in the comments and see if others agree!

11/19/2024

November is National Pet Diabetes Month! Knowing how to spot the early signs of diabetes is essential for getting your pet the care they need. If you have concerns about your pet's health, give us a call so we can help. 📞 (218) 728-3616

11/15/2024

This is important information to help understand dog behavior!

TRIGGER STACKING – WHEN BEHAVIOUR HAPPENS “OUT OF THE BLUE”

We’ve all had those days when nothing seems to go right and one frustrating thing after another happens to us, leaving us feeling wound up, stressed and ready to explode at the next unsuspecting person who dares to ask us something.

This “unsuspecting” person may think we have a serious behaviour problem or need anger management therapy, when the truth is that we’ve just had a really bad day or even a few bad days and don’t usually behave like this at all.

Dogs are no different and a behaviour that seems completely out of character or happens “out of the blue” is often caused by “trigger stacking”.

A trigger may be anything that increases a dog’s stress levels and has a negative impact on their emotional, mental or physical state.

These may be small things that we may not even notice or seem insignificant to us, but they are all adding to an increasing “stack” of events that may culminate in out of character behaviour.

When stress levels reach a certain point, the next stressful event, however small, may cause an explosive reaction that is completely unexpected.

Instead of just focusing on a particular behaviour and seeing it as a problem that needs to be prevented, take a step backwards, look at the bigger picture, look at events, circumstances or environmental factors that may have played a role leading up to that behaviour.

Being aware of potential stressors and allowing your dog time to decompress, relax and unwind for a few days will often mean the difference between “normal behaviour” and a behaviour that seems completely out of character.

11/12/2024

Autumn is the perfect season for outdoor adventures with your pet! 🍁🍂 Share your favorite fall photos with your pets enjoying the season!

11/11/2024

Honoring those who serve with loyalty and dedication this Veterans Day. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

11/10/2024

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Scott Beeman as another owner of Duluth Veterinary Hospital!!

Dr. Scott Beeman grew up in West Des Moines, IA. He graduated from Dordt College with a B.A. in Business Administration. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010 and spent the first decade of his career practicing in Adel, IA before joining Duluth Veterinary Hospital in February 2021. Dr. Beeman’s professional interests include acupuncture, pain management, internal medicine, and surgery, and he is dedicated to serving the human-animal bond. He is a certified veterinary medical acupuncturist and has training in medical massage. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, hiking, camping, and playing music on a variety of instruments.

Dr. Beeman has been a doctor here at DVH for four years and has been an absolutely wonderful addition to our team! He is always so kind and thoughtful and calm but also knows how to crack a good joke and keep us all laughing!

We are so happy that he decided to move to the Duluth area four years ago and join our team and we are so excited for him to now be an owner too!

11/06/2024

Otter (Dr. Madole’s dog) got a taste of voting today too!

11/05/2024

If you have a reactive dog, the holidays can be a challenging time. Most dogs are reactive as a result of fear or frustration. Before hosting a large gathering, consider your pet’s comfort level and take precautions to avoid any accidents.

11/01/2024

Congratulations to our patient Peaches ! You look incredibly cute in your pumpkin hat ! Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures !

Reminder post Halloween to please make sure all chocolate candy is in a safe place so your pet can’t get into it . Chocolate is toxic to pets .

10/31/2024

Don’t forget to cast your vote by “liking “ your favorite pet costume !

10/31/2024

Let the voting begin ! Picture with the most likes will win a basket of goodies ! Winner will be picked Friday , Nov. 1st !

Happy Halloween Eve ! Remember to keep that chocolate in a safe spot , have ID on your pets in case they escape when door is opening !

10/28/2024

Just a reminder to post your pets costume below for our Halloween Costume contest !

One entry per patient of Duluth Veterinary Hospital .

We will post all entries on Halloween and will winner will be picked , Friday Nov.1st !

The most likes on a picture posted on Halloween will win a basket of goodies !

10/23/2024

Halloween is almost here ! We are having a pet costume contest !

Comment with picture of our pet that is a patient at Duluth Veterinary Hospital for their chance to win a fun gift basket full of goodies !

Please have pictures posted below by Oct.30th .

Pictures will be posted Oct.31st and the picture with the most likes will win . Winner will be chosen on Nov. 1st !

This is our veterinary assistant Helena and her rescued cat Polly . They love dressing up !