Critter Care Pet Clinic

02/13/2025

SaveThisLife microchip company has permanently closed. Many pets on the Iron Range have this brand of microchip. Even though the company has closed, the microchips already in place are still physically operational and should scan normally with a microchip reader.

The problem is that the STL database that links microchip numbers to an owner's contact info no longer exists.

It is extremely important that if your pet has a STL microchip already, ***you should re-register that number with a different provider so your owner information is associated with your pet's unique microchip number.***

There are many good microchip companies to choose from for re-registering! At this time, we are recommending PetLink Lifetime Registration because of their dependability and low cost point. See attached photo of multiple options.

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"How do I know where my pet's microchip came from?"

Look up any microchip number at https://www.aaha.org/for-veterinary-professionals/microchip-search/

This database tells you who manufactured your pet's microchip.

Microchip numbers starting with 9910 may be from SaveThisLife.

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"How do I find my pet's microchip number?"

Microchip numbers can usually be found on a health or vaccine certificate, on the PetDesk app under 'Chips and Tags', or in your pet's medical record. If you ever need a microchip verified, we will happily scan your pet for free (just give us a call so we can have a tech handy to do it).

01/20/2025

Crews are on the way for repair - but our internet, phone lines, and network are down on this cold, cold morning. 🥶😭 If you’re checking in for an appt, please walk in. If you need an appointment, refill, or have a question, please email us at [email protected] and we will be with you as soon as we can.

01/13/2025

Our internet is currently down - we apologize for the inconvience to our phone service. We hope to be up again soon!

12/12/2024

We hope you are staying warm today! 🥶 To help you plan for prescription pickups, please see our December schedule with closures around the holidays. ⛄️

(As always, Minnesota weather may affect this a bit!)

11/21/2024

We will be closed Friday, November 22nd.

We are open Thursday until 5 PM.

We will re-open Monday at 8 AM.

10/22/2024

We will be handing out candy for kids and treats for pups until 5 PM on Halloween! Stop on by!

09/10/2024

If you bought NexGardPlus from us this summer, you were automatically entered into a contest sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim!

Congrats to the following clients!
* Justin R. with Bella
* Cindy K. with Anna
* Tim M. with Maizie
* Kim R. with Melody

***Call the clinic or stop in to pick from the prize table!*** Prizes up for grabs includes a 40oz Stanely, Osprey backpack, waterproof JBL Bluetooth speaker, and portable wireless charger.

08/28/2024

Please have a safe and happy Labor Day!

To help you plan for Rx refills and pickups, we will be closed the following days in September -
Monday, Sept 2
Friday, Sept 13
Friday, Sept 20

08/27/2024

You can still reach us through the 2nd Ave exit off 53, but if you're driving through town, you may need to re-route!

The City of Virginia announces a temporary road closure of 2nd Avenue between 8th Street South and 10th Street South. This closure, scheduled to start on Monday, August 26, 2024, and conclude by September 16, 2024, is necessary for the construction of the new Virginia Public Safety Center at the corner of 8th Street South and 2nd Avenue. During this period, construction crews will be connecting utility lines to existing water and sewer systems.

2nd Avenue will be closed throughout this timeframe, and traffic will be detoured through adjacent streets. Please follow the detour signs to help reduce disruption to local neighborhoods.

08/02/2024

Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Bill Treichel and Dr. Lexi Baldwin this week for seeing as many emergencies and appointments as they could for us while Dr. Tuominen is working the St. Louis County Fair!

07/29/2024

We have been fielding a lot of calls about the changing border crossing requirements for dogs. Please see this article highlighting the latest, simplified plan from the CDC.

Owners from low-risk rabies countries will be able to fill out simple form

07/25/2024

Dad joke of the day!

07/02/2024

Have fun and be safe this holiday week! We will be closing Wednesday at noon until Monday at 8 AM.

Please call ahead for prescription refills. :)

06/18/2024

Is your dog longing for sunny days? We are too! If you need to stock up on short-term anti-anxiety meds for storms and fireworks, now is the time to call us!

(If your pet isn't a current patient with us we legally won't be able to prescribe anything, but over-the-counter anxiety aids like Adaptil pheromones or Vetriscience Composure Pro could still be used.)

Not all dogs react the same way to prescription anti-anxiety meds and something else needs to be prescribed or added.

Calling ahead insures you have time to trial the medications before we close from Wednesday, July 3rd at noon and re-open Monday, July 8th at 8 AM.

05/23/2024

Due to Dr. Tuominen's own veterinary emergency, we will be closed tomorrow (Friday, May 24th).

We will re-open after the holiday on Tuesday, May 28th.

We are open today, Thursday, May 23rd until 5 PM. If you tried contacting us this morning during the city-wide power outage, please try again! VPU has restored our power and our phones are back online.

05/07/2024

This wallet was found empty in our front yard - please call or stop in to claim. :) (If no one claims by the end of the month, we will donate to one of our local charity thrift shops.)

04/08/2024