Dr. Soucheray's At Home Veterinary Care

03/11/2024

Easter and Mother's Day are two of the most dangerous holidays for cats for one reason: lily poisoning. 💐

As a part of our No Lilies for Kitties educational campaign, we're kicking off the series by sharing which species of lilies are toxic to cats. True lilies (Lilium species) and daylilies (Hemerocallis species) are extremely toxic to cats and can potentially cause severe kidney failure. Check out the graphic below for examples, and visit the link below to learn more:

https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/veterinarians/free-resources-clinic-clients/no-lilies-for-kitties/

02/02/2024

We had a day of meetings and office time today, so we had some canine company!

Left to right: Mildred (Lacey's dog), Jasper (Theresa's dog), & Borgie (Dr. Soucheray's dog)

08/28/2023

Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day, a special day dedicated to remembering our beloved pets that have passed on. If you would like to, we invite you to post a memorial tribute to your pet in the comments so we can remember and honor all of these wonderful animal companions together.

On days like today, it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed by grief. Please know that you are not alone. Find additional information & support here: https://aercmn.com/for-pet-owners/resources/pet-loss-support

08/08/2023

Cat owners and cat lovers, have you heard of Solensia? It's an injectable monoclonal antibody treatment for osteoarthritis in cats. Not sure if your cat may be showing signs of arthritis? Check out this Osteoarthritis Checklist: https://www.zoetispetcare.com/checklist/osteoarthritis-checklist-cat

We also had to share this video with you! Wayne is an 18yr old kitty who has had a few does of Solensia. While we don't have a before video, you can clearly see he is feeling GREAT! This video makes us all smile ear to ear and we hope it does the same for you.

08/02/2023

Mort was studying hard during his visit today!

06/06/2023

One of our families said goodbye to their dog Simbha recently. Simbha genuinely had one of the sweetest souls we'd ever met. His family shared this beautiful tribute that they wrote:

"Celebrating Simbha's Life
Our hearts are filled with sadness and sorrow. Our dear Simbha crossed the rainbow bridge on Saturday, May 27th in our arms. Simbha gave us 12 wonderful years that we will cherish and treasure in our hearts forever. Our lives will truly never be the same without him.

From the moment we brought him home at 6 months old until his last breath, he was by our side and us by him. It is hard to encapsulate in words everything he meant to us, he was the gentlest soul and loved beyond measure .. he would wake up at the crack of dawn with so much zest and wind down everyday with a long belly rub session. Simbha would take treats out of your hand with the gentlest of licks and greet everyone with so much joy..usually he would bring a shoe as a welcome gift!! Simbha would wait for the UPS truck with immense patience, inspect every box for goodies, made friends with every neighbor and loved to be loved. In the spring he would feel the gentle breeze on his face, during the summer he would stretch out and sunbathe, in the fall he would always get dressed up as a pumpkin and in the winter he ate fresh snow with so much joy..he just loved life! He was so affectionate and would lean up against everyone he met...the love he showered us and everyone who he came across was unconditional ❤

To quote a song we played for Simbha during the last few weeks
“So let's lay down in the tall grass
Dreamin' away
And all I want to do is let it be
And be with you and watch the wind blow by
And all I want to see is you and me
Go on forever like the clear blue sky
Slowly, there's only you and I
And all I want to do is watch the wind blow by”

Our sweetheart Simbha will be so deeply missed and never forgotten. Until we meet again, at the rainbow bridge🌈 ❤️"

01/27/2023

Is your pet experiencing GI upset? If yes, it’s important to monitor them closely & know when to seek immediate veterinary care. Check out our graphic for more information. Learn more from Dr. Scherrer, one of our emergency veterinarians, on our blog: https://aercmn.com/understanding-gi-upset-in-pets-and-when-to-go-to-the-er

01/25/2023

This article talks about reasons cats should see a vet annually and why many don't. One of the big reasons is transporting cats to the vet is often stressful. We can reduce that stress by seeing your feline friends in the comfort of their own home!

Cats go to the vet less than half as often as dogs, even though they require routine medical care. Here's why it's important to go.

01/15/2023

Sunday Funday

12/16/2022

AERC has their virtual pet loss support group on Tuesday, December 20th ❤️

Our Pet Loss Support Group will be meeting on the third Tuesday this month - making our next meeting this upcoming Tuesday, December 20th via Zoom at 7PM CST. If you wish to attend, please contact Heidi Brenegan, our Chief Marketing Officer, at (651) 501-3759, ext. 3005, or [email protected]!

*The meeting will be from 7-8:30PM CST.

Learn more about our group here:
https://aercmn.com/for-pet-owners/resources/pet-loss-support

12/16/2022

𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘!
𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙚𝙙 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣 & pet parents are now able to accompany their pets into the building! Thank you for your patience during the move & while we’re excited to have everyone see the new space – we hope you don’t 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 to see it prior to our open house (details coming in spring)!
▪ Our Blue Building (1163 Helmo Ave. N) is now CLOSED as we transition it into an urgent care.
▪ Our Red Building (𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟬 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗼 𝗔𝘃𝗲. 𝗡) is now the new home for our ER & specialty services! Specialty appointments will begin at the Red Building on Dec. 19th.
▪ For pet emergencies & urgent care cases, always call ahead of your arrival to have your pet triaged & directed to our Oakdale Red Building or St. Paul facility.

A big shout-out to our architects with KOMA, our construction team at RJM Construction, & our engineers at Emanuelson-Podas! This day wouldn’t have been possible without their teams & hard work this past year and a half!

12/08/2022

One of our fabulous clients is fostering this adorable adoptable puppy! We got to meet him the other day and he is super sweet.

Hermie is an adoptable Dog - Hound Mix searching for a forever family near Minneapolis, MN. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

12/04/2022

As temperatures go up & down, make sure you have what you need to protect your pets from the cold weather! 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

10/25/2022

Did you know that we post memorials and tributes to beloved pets on our website?

If you would like to honor your pet who has passed by sending a photo or writing a memorial for our website please email us at Dr.Soucheray.com

https://drsoucheray.com/memorials

This boy. Max - the King of Cats. With me for 12+ years. Always gentle. Always wanting to be where I was, with at least one paw in contact with my body. Best traveler ever - open the door to the kitty carrier and he sidles in and makes himself at home - and then, "enjoys the ride" in the car. Greete...

10/24/2022

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10/17/2022

We are growing!! Please help us welcome Dr. Elizabeth Binger and her Veterinary Assistant, Lacey!

Both Dr. Binger and Lacey have already proved to be invaluable members of our team. We are SO excited to continue together helping pets in the comfort of their own homes!

You can read their bios at our website: https://drsoucheray.com/about_us

09/05/2022

Share these back-to-school pet safety tips with your community!

06/27/2022

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06/14/2022

‼️HEAT ALERT‼️
Be mindful of the heat today & keep your pets safe! This means no heavily exercising pets outside & no pets in parked cars. If you do take your dog for a short, evenly paced walk, always check the pavement’s temperature with your bare hand or bare foot. Learn more about heat risks in pets here: https://aercmn.com/summer-heat-risks-for-pets

03/22/2022

One of our families lost their dear Debbie recently. She was such a sweet kitty with the most gentle demeanor. Please keep them in your thoughts during this hard time as they grieve their special girl.

02/22/2022

It warms our hearts when our patients are comfortable enough to relax during their visit!

02/04/2022

We've been a little quiet lately staying busy and trying to keep warm. Please enjoy this photo of our technician's Pug, Spritz, who just turned 1, as an apology for our absence!

11/03/2021

As it gets chillier out, please make sure to keep hand and feet warmers out of reach of you pets! Luckily this sweet pup was okay, but these common household winter items can be dangerous to curious pets.

When the temperatures plummet, many people turn to chemical hand warmers to keep toasty when working or playing outside. What many people don’t realize, including pet lovers, is that many hand warmers contain iron and can be highly toxic to pets. Before temperatures get too cold this year, the tox...

11/02/2021

Here is a great reference for knowing how your pet may be triaged if you bring them to an emergency or after hours center! The whole veterinary world is struggling to keep up and provide pets with the care they need. Please remember that if you go to an emergency or after hours clinic and have to wait that is a good thing. You don't want to be in a situation where your pet is rushed to the front of the line. We all appreciate your kindness and patience during these tough times.

For the past year and a half, several times a week, we "shut down" receiving, meaning we stop taking in cases because we simply don't have another open kennel or enough staff to care for them. We understand that having a pet turned away can be scary for pet owners, and frustrating for our team who want to provide care. So, we're instituting a new, color-coded system to better triage our patients, and we're sharing it with you. We hope that by empowering pet owners with this knowledge, we can help more pets that need emergency care.

08/16/2021

We have a family who found two stray male kittens that are in need of a home! They currently are about 11 weeks old and are up to date on age appropriate veterinary care and vaccines (they have not yet been tested for FIV/FELV due to their age). The kittens are bonded and should be adopted together. Please reach out if you or someone you know may be interested!

06/10/2021

We have missed coming into homes to see your pets where they are most comfortable! We do still have the ability to see pets in our hospital van or outside when appropriate if you or your pet would prefer that option.

Another update we wanted to share is that there has recently been a significant increase in the demand for at home veterinary care (and all veterinary care in general). Especially since we are certified in Hospice and Palliative Care, we are working hard to balance home visits for pets for wellness preventive care and also sick patients and end of life visits. Currently, this means we are scheduling most preventive care visits further out in our schedule than we were in previous years. We appreciate your understanding and ask that you schedule your preventive care visits in as much advance as possible so that we can find a day that works best for you and your pets!