East Lake Animal Clinic

03/26/2024

Due to inclement weather, we will be closing at 1:00pm today. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. Happy Snowy Tuesday!

10/19/2023

Since 1993 the third week of October has been set aside to recognize the contribution Veterinary Technicians make to the care of our patients. Without these talented, compassionate and skilled people we could not do the job we do. Thank you!

October 15-21, 2023 National Veterinary Technician Week Future Dates: October 13-19, 2024 / October 12-18, 2025 Download 2023 Poster: Download Download Media Kit Download Celebrating 30 Years of National Veterinary Technician Week 2023 2023 Theme – Pearls of Wisdom Since 1993, the 3rd week of Octo...

09/15/2023

Miss Camille paid us a visit on this rainy day, and walked in like a big ray of sunshine! Her sweet disposition, and rain jacket, made everyone at the clinic smile. :) We hope your weekend is full of sunshine and smiles too!

08/29/2023

Our parking lot will be closed this Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday, during the replacement of our existing retaining wall. Please use 41st Street or Lake street for parking during this time. Thank you in advance for your patience. Have a great day!

07/27/2023

The extreme temperatures make any amount of time for a dog left in a car very dangerous. Please leave your furry friends at home where they are safe! Happy Thursday!

07/25/2023

Hello East Lake Community. We will be closed tomorrow afternoon from 1pm - 3pm for an all-staff training. Sorry for any inconvenience!

07/19/2023

This message is so important to read. So often people have unrealistic expectations of dogs, and therefore get frustrated and give up too soon. Before you buy/adopt a dog, do your research. Be aware of the specific breed's personality traits. If they say they are high energy, believe it. You can't take that trait out of a dog, and it is unfair to expect them to adapt to a lifestyle that will set them up for failure.

07/11/2023

UPDATE: The owners of this dog, a.k.a., Scooby, have been found! We are hoping they will be reunited this afternoon when Minneapolis Animal Control opens. Thank you so much for everyone that shared this post and allowed us to find his owners!

A good samaritan brought this dog to East Lake Animal Clinic this morning. He was found on Franklin Avenue and West River Road in the Seward neighborhood. He was found with a collar on, but no tags and is not microchipped. If you recognize this pup, or know of anyone looking for him, please give us a call. Thank you!

612-729-2374

06/30/2023

The Fourth of July is the busiest time of year for animal shelters. Be sure your pet has up to date ID tags, keep your pet indoors during fireworks, and keep them on leash to prevent them from running away from fear. Even if they've never been scared before, better safe than sorry.

04/07/2023

Hello East Lake Community. We are aware of the possible influenza outbreak at local AHS shelters. Currently we do not have the influenza vaccine due to a manufacturer recall and backorder. In most dogs, influenza is mild and self limiting. Please see below for more information about influenza in dogs.

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNBAH/bulletins/1a97b89

What is canine influenza? Minnesota Board of Animal Health sent this bulletin at 07/13/2017 11:50 AM CDT Reportable Disease of the Month Canine influenza What is it? A highly contagious respiratory infection of dogs caused by an Influenza A virus. The first strain in the United States was identified...

04/06/2023

Although lilies are a beautiful and very fragrant plant, they can pose a threat to cats inside and outside. If you have a cat, it is best to keep the lilies out of your house this Easter. If you have cats that go outside, you also need to be aware of any lilies you might have blooming in your yard as well. The more dangerous, potentially fatal lilies are true lilies, and these include Tiger, Day, Asiatic, Easter and Japanese Show lilies – all of which are highly toxic to cats! Even small ingestions (such as 2-3 petals or leaves) can result in severe kidney failure. If you know or suspect that your cat has consumed any part of one of the listed lilies, please call us right away so we can help you determine the next best step.

12/20/2022

Happy Holidays! Please see below for our holiday hours:
Dec 24th - 26th Closed, reopening Tuesday 12/27.
Open Dec 31st 8am-12pm, Closed 01/01.

08/12/2022

Hello East Lake Community! Have you ever wished your dog could enjoy their trips to the vet? Check out these cooperative care courses from our friend Julia Donatelle at Clever Creatures!

https://www.clevercreaturecare.com/group-classes

06/17/2022

It is FINALLY feeling like summer in Minnestoa again! The warm temperatures bring the annual reminder about dogs & hot cars. Leaving your pet in a hot care for even a short period of time could kill your pet. Even with all of the windows cracked, the temperature of your car can reach deadly levels quickly. Pets do not sweat the way humans do. They CANNOT cool their bodies efficiently in hot temperatures. Make seasonal adjustments to your daily routine to keep your pets safe and healthy in the summer heat. Shade offers little protection on a hot day and moves with the sun. Leave your dog at home when you know you are going to have to leave the dog in the car for any amount of time. A five minute visit to the store can easily take longer than expected, and in 10 minutes the heat in your car can increase by 20 degrees from the outside temperature. Please leave your pets home in warm weather. They will be happy to see you when you return! :)

06/09/2022

These two cuties were guests at East Lake this week to have their spay surgeries. Miss Florence is featured wearing her Surgical Onesie, while Miss Raven is pictured sporting her E-Collar that was included with her surgery. Both of these items will keep them from licking their spay incisions while they heal. Although we rarley see any complications from a spay or neuter surgery, when we do it is almost always because a dog or cat was able to come in contact with the suture area, and end up chewing/tearing them out, or excessively licking and causing infection. There are also other options that you can find online like the donut type of collar, or a soft sided version of the plastic E-Collar. No matter what you choose for your pet, as long as they are left on, the recovery process will be much smoother!

05/31/2022

Hello East Lake community. We have recently had some clients who's pets have been bitten by a coyote on East River Road in St. Paul, across the Lake/Marshall bridge. We have contacted the city about this issue, but in the meantime, please be aware, and careful, if walking your pet in this area. See the following link for tips when dealing with coyotes in the city. Take care, and stay safe.

http://www.projectcoyote.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Be_Coyote_Aware_Flyer_NPS_PC.pdf

05/27/2022

Frannie thought our treats were lip smackin' good while she was here for a visit, and was just as happy as she could be! We hope you all have a very safe & happy holiday weekend!

05/11/2022

This 16 week old Pug pair is Bubbins & Georgia! Bubbins weighed in at 9.6 lbs., and sister Georgia had him beat at 12.5lbs.! By the end of their appointment they were worn out and ready for a nap on mom's lap. We all got our puppy fix with this adorable duo running around! :)

05/06/2022

Lucy is getting ready for her spay today. She is just a happy puppy with no cares in the world! We hope you all enjoy the beautiful day ahead!

05/02/2022

04/27/2022

Today is International Guide Dog Day. Guide dogs have been around since at least the 16th century. Guide dogs give the visually imparied the ability to enjoy social interaction and greater independence, without haviing to rely on another person. The first record of them being mentioned was in the middle 1500's, in a nursry ryhme. It started out, “A is an Archer, B was a Blind-man, led by a dog.” Here are a few more facts about guide dogs.

*Labrador's are the #1 breed for guide dogs due to their short coat, eagerness to please and help, and overall gentle nature/temperament.

* Moat popular guide dog names include Max, Charlie, and Buddy for males, and Bella, Lucy, and Daisy for females.

* Guide dogs are extreme;y smart with extensive training that allows them to safely guide their human friend through even the most difficult situtaions such as very busy crosswalk or a crowded event.

04/22/2022

Happy Earth Day 2022! There is only one Earth, so we all have to play our part to protect it in every way possible. You may not think you can make a difference, but the ideas listed below can have a big impact. Let's all do our part to save our planet!

Ten Simple Things You Can Do to Help Protect the Earth!

Reduce, reuse, and recycle. Cut down on what you throw away
Volunteer for cleanups in your community
Educate
Conserve water
Choose sustainable
Shop wisely and bring along your reuseable bags
Use long-lasting light bulbs
Plant a tree

04/16/2022

Many people will be celebrating Easter tomorrow. Unfortunately along with the fun of this holiday, there are many dangers to pets. Here is a list of the top 6. If your pet has ingested something they should not have, and you are concerned, the best place to start is the Pet Poison Helpline. They are experts in toxins and the possible threat they may cause to your pet. They do charge a $75 fee for the phone consult, however, it can bring peace of mind, and the right advice needed in the case when your pet needs emergency care. You must have a case number from the Pet Poison Helpline in order to be seen at an Urgent Care/ER facility when a toxin is involved. With safe planning, you can avoid all of these holiday dangers and just enjoy the day with family and friends!

Happy weekend everyone!

1. Chocolate
Chocolate is toxic to your pets and could result in an expensive Sunday emergency vet visit.

2. Xylitol
Make sure to hide sugar-free candies sweetened with xylitol up higher than your Easter-basket-hunting pets can reach. Even in small amounts, xylitol is extremely toxic to your furry family.

3. Lilies
Lilies are especially dangerous to cats but should be kept from dogs as well. Lilies in the genera Lilium and Hemerocalis are all toxic.

4. Plastic grass
The plastic grass used to line Easter baskets and displays is an accident waiting to happen for your pets. It isn’t digestible and can cause very serious tummy troubles. Thankfully, there are paper options that are safer!

5. Table scraps
People food is too rich for your pet’s belly. It is never a good idea to dogs or cats human food as treats. Make sure you tell your guests this rule, and keep your garbage secured in an area you pets have no access to.

6. Candy wrappers
Wrappers pose dangers to both dogs and cats whether there is candy inside or not. Plastic and foil cannot be digested and can cause discomfort if they don’t pass naturally.

Pet Poison Helpline-855-164-7661
https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/

04/15/2022

Look at this adorable trio! Poppy, Percie and Oakley visited us today to get their Lyme & Lepto vaccine boosters. All three girls are Border Collie mixes, and they are SO well mannered when they come into East Lake. We are always impressed with their excellent behavior, and so happy to see these cuties. :)

04/13/2022

This cute little fella is Louie! He is a 7 year old Terrier Mix that was adopted at the Humane Society in February, 2021. He came to us this year for his annual wellness exam, and Dr. Cherie recommended he take a heartworm/tick borne disease test. Unfortunatley, he tested positive for heartworm disease. Louie was originally from a southern state and a rescue group transported him to MN. Although a mosquito in any state can bite and cause heartworm disease, the cases are much higher in states with a warm, humid climate, that don't have temperatures cold enough to kill them off yearly. We have seen a very high increase in dogs testing positive for heartworm, due to the number that come into rescue from the south. Luckily for Louie, it was caught early and his new owners are doing all the necessary treatment to helo get his heart healthy again! Monthly heartworm prevention is recommended year round, and does a lot more than stop heartworm disease. It also controls intestinal parasites. Depending which brand you use, that may include roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. Please call us to find out what options we have available for your cat or dog.

04/11/2022

It's National Pet Day, 2022! Here is a little more about this day and how it all began.
National Pet Day was founded in 2006 by a woman named Colleen Paige. Paige is an animal welfare advocate and a pet and family lifestyle expert. The day was established to highlight the importance of pets in a person's life and to celebrate the joy that pets bring to our lives. Paige also wanted to shed light on many pets and animals who are waiting at shelters to be adopted. She motivated and encouraged people to adopt pets from shelter homes and rescue organisations, instead of going to a breeder. "Don't shop! Adopt!" became the holiday motto.
Colleen Paige's effort was first recognised in the United States and soon gained recognition internationally. Many countries including the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Spain and Scotland celebrate this day.
You can honor your pet on this day with a treat, a new toy, a long walk or just a big hug! If you are lucky enough to have a pet of any kind, you have a lot to be grateful for! 🙂

04/06/2022

Happy Wednesday!

04/04/2022

April is National Pet First Aid Awareness month. Do you know what to do for you pet in an emergency? Do you have a first aid kit that is tailored especially for your pet? The Red Cross offers a free first aid app for your pets, that you can download from your phone. This app features:

* Simple step by step instructions for everyday first aid scenarios
* Prioritized steps to take during an emergency, with a 911 call
button
*Videos and animations to make learning easier
*Safety and prepardedness tips for a range of severe weather
*Preloaded content that gives instant access to all safety information at any time

Being prepared ahead of time can make all the differnce when you are faced with a pet emergency.

Follow the links below to download the Red Cross First Aid Pet App to your Android or Apple phone;

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cube.arc.pfa&hl=en_US&gl=US

https://www.appstoreapps.com/app/pet-first-aid-by-american-red-cross/