Dakota Prairie Veterinary Service

03/14/2024

03/13/2024

An increase of ticks could be seen as early as late March due to warmer temperatures.

03/11/2024

It may not be Spring yet but ticks are being found on our local dogs. Be on the lookout and pick up tick preventative for your dog's and cats.

02/04/2024

Our annual Paddy Drop fundraiser will be held on March 27th, 2024.
Until then we will be selling squares in support of Jacob Hynek of Stanley, North Dakota.

Use this link to buy squares
https://forms.gle/Lu2cTeCpJf1UGPgA6
1 square - $5
5 squares - $20

Contact Linnea Axtman with any questions.
[email protected]
(701) 261-3740

12/25/2023

Warm Holiday Wishes from our crew to yours!

11/09/2023

10/17/2023

08/08/2023

Happy International Cat Day! Show us your favorite kitties. 🐈🐈‍⬛️

06/07/2023

STRAY at CDHS: This dog was found east of Beach, ND, on I-94. The trucker who almost hit it picked it up and brought to CDHS. It was wearing this harness, no tags, no microchip.

If this is your dog, please contact CDHS. Also, please share this post to western ND pages to help us find an owner. Proof of ownership such as vet records and photos will be required. Dog will be held five days and then prepared for adoption.

06/06/2023

EXPECT DELAYS! Our road is being chip sealed today and possibly tomorrow. There is are flaggers and a pace car. We recommend coming to our office from the south end of the road.

03/30/2023

UPDATE: ADOPTED

Please reunite me with my owner !!!!

This dog was wandering around Van Hook at 38th street NW and was brought to us. Please try to reunite this little Female Springer Spaniel with her owner. Age is estimated around 2-4 years old. No microchip.

Will be made available for adoption/rescue if owner is not located by 11:15am on 04/02/23

12/23/2022

Wishing you and your family a safe and blessed Christmas holiday.

Our office will be closed Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th so our employees can be with their families.

12/16/2022

Our office will be closed today. Stay warm and safe.

12/15/2022

The frigid cold is a real problem for our pets!

We are picking up dogs every day that look like the cold has taken a toll on them.

Frostbite in Dogs:

Frostbite can occur at any temperature of freezing or below.
The temperature at which frostbite develops varies depending on the characteristics of the dog, concurrent weather conditions, and the immediate environment.

In a smaller short-haired dog, the development of symptoms is expected to be similar to that of humans. For example, when the temperature is zero degrees Fahrenheit or below, it can take about 30 minutes for exposed tissue to get frostbite. At 15 degrees below zero, it would take approximately 15 minutes. In windy or moist conditions, frostbite can develop within 30 minutes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a healthy, cold-weather breed such as a Siberian Husky, frostbite would take longer to occur and would be less likely to occur at higher freezing temperatures. However, even dogs bred to withstand cold weather are susceptible to frostbite, especially in moist or windy conditions.

Moisture in the environment, such as wet bedding, does not allow for proper air flow or warming, making frostbite more likely to develop. Similarly, wind inhibits the body’s ability to stay warm.
Higher elevations, which have less oxygen in the air, can affect tissue oxygenation, making frostbite more likely to develop at warmer freezing temperatures.

Dogs with underlying diseases, such as diabetes mellitus, can have impaired circulation, making them more likely to develop frostbite. Very young dogs cannot regulate their own body temperature effectively, so they are also at increased risk. Very old dogs are likely to have decreased muscle mass, which affects the body’s ability to warm itself, making them more susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia.

Please bring your pets inside! They get cold just as you do!

12/13/2022

Santa's reindeer are all ready to go! They passed their annual exams and have their health papers for their big flight on Christmas Eve. 🎅🦌

12/13/2022

Super sweet boy that needs a home for Christmas!

12/13/2022

We are watching the approaching storm and will post updates here regarding any changes in our office hours. Stay warm and safe.