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Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 9am - 2:30pm

Pet Medical Center of Winona, Minnesota

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Pet Medical Center of Winona, Minnesota

Modern Medicine, Old Fashioned Love Our goal is to provide you with excellent customer service and high quality medicine every time we serve you.

We also offer grooming, boarding and obedience classes.

08/26/2024

Osteoarthritis in pets is fairly common, especially in larger breeds and overweight pets. Even more common in pets that do a lot of jumping, like cats on and off furniture from high distances or dogs that compete in agility or jump for balls or frisbees. Only your veterinarian can properly diagnose osteoarthritis in your pet by doing some hands on evaluation and by doing to X-rays.
AKC has this great article about dogs: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/osteoarthritis-signs-treatment/
The FDA has a good one about cats: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/osteoarthritis-cats-more-common-you-think
Below you will see an infographic with signs of arthritis/pain in both dogs and cats. Signs between the two are very different, which is why sometimes it's harder to detect in cats.

If you are ever unsure of something that may look like osteoarthritis pain or issues in your pet, don't hesitate to give us a call!

08/23/2024

Senior dogs and cats both show their age in their coats, voices, and energy levels.
Here are examples of common medical disorders we see with our senior canines. 🐕Similar to people dogs often lose some of their senses. Loss of vision and hearing are two senses they are affected by. When these senses weaken, it is best to keep their home environment as stable as possible. Moving homes and/or changing furniture layouts can be challenging to pets that have learned to navigate their home without bumping into things.🐩 Using rugs, ramps, and pet gates can help them safely get around their home without getting hurt. Putting down rugs allow for more grip and comfort when walking on smooth, slippery floors. Ramps and small steps can help pets that have a harder time jumping up onto furniture. Joint supplements and medications can help with discomfort that comes with aging, ask your vet which is the best for your dog. 🐾Dogs can get heart disease, kidney disease, and other disorders that come with aging. The best way to tell what is wrong with your pet is to do lab work and screenings. We recommend all seniors get bloodwork and urine testing done to see how their organs are functioning. Some signs of these disorders can include increase in appetite, thirst, urination, and a decrease in muscle, and activity levels. Come back to see our future posts that touch more on osteoarthritis in our furry best friends.

08/19/2024

Greying hair, change of voice, wrinkly skin, and sleeping more are all obvious signs of an aging pet. Cats are considered seniors at 7 years old.
Here are two examples of common medical disorders we see with senior kitties. Cats know kidney disease all too well. 🐈As cats age, their kidneys become damaged and don’t function as well as when they are young. The kidneys filter waste and excess minerals from the bloodstream and excrete it the urine so it can leave the body. Signs of kidney disease in cats include increased drinking, increase amount of urine in the litter box, weight loss and poor coat quality. Screening bloodwork and urine can help your vet determine the degree of kidney disease and the best steps to slow progression. 🐈‍ If your senior cat suddenly has more energy, acting like a kitten again, more vocal, has an increase in appetite yet not maintaining weight, these may be signs of another senior disorder called hyperthyroidism. This disorder can show up as signs of poor coat quality, increase thirst and urination, among other signs. If this sounds familiar ask your vet about doing senior blood work and screenings. There are medications and diet changes to help cats affected by this disease. These are just two disorders we commonly see with senior cats. Many of these disorders and others have similar signs and can be hard to identify just based on symptoms. Lab work and screenings are always recommended to best take care of your pet and identify the cause of disease and discomfort. Friday we will go over more disorders we see with senior dogs.

08/16/2024

When it comes to our pets, we only want the best for them. Well, not only do you want the best for them, but all of us at the clinic do too!
We recommend the Senior Bloodwork, for their health and your piece of mind. 📌🧪👩‍⚕️Attached you see a chart of recommended blood work to be run for senior pets that comes from the AAHA 2023 Senior Guidelines. We may not do all the tests listed, but the main test we like to run are: CBC (blood counts), Chemistry (checking the function of vital organs), and T4 (thyroid). We also like to run urinalysis on our senior pets to check not only for infections or stones, but also to help check the functionality of the kidneys, and even help check for diabetes.
💉We also will use the results as a baseline, so the next time blood work is run, we can see how much or how little all the values have changed, and catch something before it becomes a problem.
So next time we ask about running senior blood work on your pet, think hard about it. If you can't afford it for this visit, maybe save up for the next, or call to make a tech appointment to have blood work run at any time you are ready!

08/12/2024

Some people wonder if their pet still needs to be vaccinated as a senior, short answer is YES. Just like with people, older pets can be more prone to illness. Lap of Love has provided great explanations here: https://www.lapoflove.com/blog/senior-pet-health-and-safety/does-my-senior-pet-need-vaccines.
If you have any questions or concerns about vaccinating your senior pet, always ask us! We will always do what it best for you and your pet!

08/09/2024

When it comes to senior pets, sometimes it can be a little harder for them to do things like they used to. They may not be able to jump as well, or they may slip on hard floors when before they didn't.
There are many things you can do to help them live a longer, more comfortable life:
🐾Add padding to their favorite spots to hang out
🐾 Have food/water bowls with nonslip bottoms
🐾 Have ramps up to couches/beds
🐾 Have lower litter boxes
🐾 Remove as many obstacles as possible
🐾 Move their food/water/bed to nonslip floor space

Not only do that, but did you know senior Pets require different dietary needs? They sometimes require more protein and fatty acids, but less calories because they aren't usually as active as they used to be.
Some need support for kidneys or their heart due to underlying health issues.
Want to know the best food for your senior? ASK US at their next vet visit.

08/05/2024

When a pet is considered a senior, has a couple of different factors. Cats and Dogs are different, and even Different Breeds of Dogs are different, based on their size.
🐱Cats are considered Seniors, starting at age 10 according to AAHA and AAFP latest guidelines.
Here is some more of the Feline Life Stages and ageing: https://www.aaha.org/resources/2021-aaha-aafp-feline-life-stage-guidelines/
🐶 With Dogs the Senior Consideration is a little bit trickier. A lot depends on the Breed of dog, XL dogs can be considered seniors at age 6 where as extra small dogs aren't seniors until they are about 10.
AAHA has a great life stage calculator to help you figure out when exactly your dog is a senior here: https://www.aaha.org/resources/life-stage-canine-2019/canine-life-stage-calculator/
🐾 Since its different for every breed and species, we start considering pets Seniors at age 7-8 in the clinic. Which then starts the recommendation of semi-annual vet visits!
🐾Why semi-annual (meaning twice a year) visits for your pet? A lot can change in a pet in a few short months. Thats why semi-annual visits, even if your pet seems healthy, are great to have a record of even small changes in your pets health.

08/02/2024

This month we are talking about Senior Pets! What do you want to know? Do you have a Senior Pet?

07/30/2024

We will be closed today from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm for a Staff Deveolpment meeting! We will be learning about next months theme...SENIOR PETS!
Sorry for any inconvenience. We will open again once we are finished with the meeting.

07/29/2024

Are you worried you are feeding too much food, not enough food? Do you have multiple cats getting into each other's food? Do you have a cat on a prescription diet and one not? THIS IS A GREAT SOLUTION FOR YOUR ISSUES!!!! PETLIBRO RFID feeder...it is run by a RFID chip that is a collar for your cat! You can set the amount of food to feed, and it will dispense the food and open only when the matching RFID chip is in front of it. If the cat is a grazer and doesn't eat all at once, that's ok, it closes and they can come back and eat as they please! Stop into the clinic to check it out! More information here: https://petlibro.com/products/one-rfid-pet-feeder

07/26/2024

Have you ever wondered about giving your dog or cat a multi-vitamin? Usually its not needed! Their Food should give them a complete balance of all vitamins. But your vet may prescribe vitamins for other reasons based on your pets health and needs, such as omega fatty acids for skin, or glucosamine for joints. These would be in addition to what they already get in their food. Always ask before giving a vitamin, as some may be too much and cause toxicity.
This Article from Hills does a great job explaining it all: https://www.hillspet.com/dog-care/nutrition-feeding/dog-vitamins-and-supplements?lightboxfired=true #

07/22/2024

The AVMA recognizes public interest in feeding raw diets to dogs and cats. However, the AVMA discourages feeding any raw or undercooked animal-sourced protein (e.g., meat, poultry, fish, egg, milk*) to dogs and cats because of their risk to human and animal health. The AVMA supports the production and feeding of diets that have been processed using methods that reduce or eliminate the risk of illness due to pathogenic contaminants.

Pasteurization or cooking until the product containing the animal-sourced protein reaches a safe minimum internal temperature adequate to reduce or eliminate pathogenic organisms have been the traditional methods used to reduce or eliminate pathogens in animal-sourced protein. However, the AVMA recognizes that other scientifically validated technologies can also reduce or eliminate the risk of human and animal illness due to pathogenic contaminants.

Along with the Bacterial risk, it has been found that Raw diets are not a complete and balanced diet. This article put out by Purina and a Pet Nutritionist: https://www.purina.com/articles/dog/feeding/can-dogs-eat/raw-meat
States that: "A raw food diet (RFD) may increase your dog’s risk of nutritional deficiencies and illnesses. They need complete and balanced nutrition to help them live long and healthy lives."

07/19/2024

Do you ever wonder how much your dog or cat should be eating in a day? Well, a lot of that depends on what type of food you are feeding( wet or dry) and what brand of food. How much your pet should be eating is based on the kcals in the food.
This Calculator can help you figure out what is the best for your pet based on their body condition score, and the type of food they are eating along with the kcals per cup: https://vetcalculators.com/calories.html
The Body Condition Score, helps the calculator determine if the pet is where they need to be weight wise and give recommendations on how much to feed in a day.
Attached is what the calculator looks like, with information for a staff members pet, based on these calculations, The dog should be getting a little bit more food a day to get her to gain some weight back to get up to an ideal Body Condition Score, as she is currently a little underweight. Cut off on the bottom of the page, is lists for dry and wet food, for both dogs and cats, with the number of kcals per cup for that food!

If you aren't comfortable enough to use the calculator, we also recommend looking at your bag of food and following the recommendations on the bag. But don't feed for the weight they currently are, feed for what their weight should be. That will help with getting an overweight dog to lose weight, for better health!

07/18/2024

We want to introduce our new doctor, Dr. Conroy!
Dr. Hannah Conroy is originally from southeast Minnesota. She attended undergraduate studies at Viterbo University in La Crosse, WI and obtained her doctorate from Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She splits her time between Pet Medical Center and our affiliate clinic, Bluff Country Equine Center. Her veterinary interests include urgent care, internal medicine, and client education. Outside of veterinary medicine, she enjoys spending time at home with her partner and pets (two dogs - a plothound and a golden retriever, and one cat; all following an orange color scheme). She also loves running, reading, and crafting. She is excited to join our team and happy to provide quality care to your furry friends.

07/15/2024

When it comes to Nutrition, Body Condition Score is a big deal. When you come in, we may talk to you about the Body Condition Score of your Pet. Understand, its not to fat shame, or upset you. We are doing it for the Health of your Pet. When they are Too Heavy, they are at higher risk for some diseases!
Want to take a hand at doing a body condition score on your pet at home? Go to this link from Purina Institutes: https://www.purinainstitute.com/centresquare/nutritional-and-clinical-assessment/purina-body-condition-system
If you scroll down to the bottom, there is information for pet owners. At your next appointment, tell us what you got for a score and our staff will also make an evaluation. Find out if you made a proper evaluation for your pet!

07/12/2024

Now, when it comes to cats, Taurine is considered essential by AAFCO. Cats are obligate Carnivores, meaning they only eat meat. Here is a wonderful article going over why cats need Taurine: https://www.petmd.com/blogs/nutritionnuggets/cat/dr-coates/2014/december/what-taurine-32287

07/10/2024

Now that we know what Taurine is...why is it important for dogs. Dogs are actually omnivores. Taurine deficiency has been linked to many issues in dogs, including Dilated Cardiomyopathy, known as DCM. Not only is it a good amino acid for the heart but it also helps other systems of the body! Here is a great article as to why Taurine is needed in a dog's diet, and some issues that may arise with our enough in their diet: https://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/cardiovascular/c_dg_taurine_deficiency

07/08/2024

📌What is Taurine?
🧪Taurine is a type of amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks of all proteins. Taurine is exclusively found in animal-based proteins. It is critical for normal vision, digestion and heart muscle function, for the maintenance of a healthy immune system, and the maintenance of normal pregnancy and fetal development.
Follow a lot for more posts this week about why it's needed differently for dogs and cats!

07/05/2024

To start off Nutrition Month, We want to know what type/brand of food you feed and why? Was it recommended to you by someone? Did you do your own research? Or did you just randomly pick off the shelf?
We would love to know your answer!

07/04/2024

Reminder we are Closed Today for the 4th of July. We will reopen again tomorrow for normal business hours.
We hope every has a Safe and Fun Holiday!

07/01/2024

Remember we are closed on the 4th of July, so pick up any meds for the holiday before end of day on July 3rd.

06/28/2024

Blue-Green Algae should always be a concern during the summer. Not only for your pets but also yourself! Here is a video that we made to go over Blue-Green Algae and what to look for: https://youtu.be/GdV68hvhGrI?si=pH5o6M9ShduKLlDv

06/26/2024

Does your pet get scared for fire works around the 4th of July? Ask us now for possible medication options for your pet! There are multiple different options from over the counter to prescription medications. But ask us now instead of waiting until the day before!
Thanks to AERC of MN for the graphic!

06/24/2024

Have you ever wondered about water safety and your pets? Here are some great tips to keep in mind when going to the river or the lake!

06/21/2024

Did you know that in the summer when the sun is beating down the pavement, you usually walk your dogs on, is roughly 50 degrees hotter than the temp outside. Which means if it's 80 degrees out, the pavement can be up to 130 degrees.
ElleVet has this wonderful article about pavement/asphalt burns, and what to watch for and how to treat them if they occur: https://www.ellevetsciences.com/pet-care/hot-pavement-preventing-and-treating-pad-burn-in-dogs/ #:~:text=It%20only%20takes%2060%20seconds,your%20hand%20on%20the%20pavement

06/18/2024

We will be closed today from 12pm to 2pm for a Staff Meeting to learn about next months theme...Nutrition.
Sorry for any Inconvenience.

06/17/2024

📌What should I do if my dog is stung by an insect?
Be quick to recognize that your dog was bitten or stung. If your dog suddenly paws at his face, chews at his foot, or begins to swell in any area of the body, consider the possibility of an insect bite.
🕷Identify the insect. Quickly search the area for flying insects as well as crawling ones.
🐝In the case of bee stings, look for a stinger. Bees are the only insects that leave their stingers in their victims. These abandoned stingers continue to secrete venom so removing them reduces the amount of toxin injected into the dog’s body. If the stinger is still attached to the dog, remove it by scraping a credit card over your dog’s coat and flick it off. Do not use tweezers that may squeeze more venom out of the stinger sac.
🧊Minimize swelling. Apply an ice pack to the affected area for 10 minutes to reduce swelling. A cooled towel works better for larger areas.
💊Prevent allergic reactions. Give a dose of oral anti-histamine, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to minimize the reaction and decrease itching. 1mg per pound.
💦Maintain hydration and food intake. Give your dog fresh water to drink. Dogs that are stung in the mouth may find it difficult to eat so feed them moist food.
📌When is an insect bite serious?
Like some people, many dogs are hypersensitive (very allergic) to insect stings or bites. The degree of reaction varies with the dog’s immune system and the type of insect. Allergic reactions usually occur within 20 minutes of the bite, but may be delayed for hours, so close monitoring is critical. Severe reactions (anaphylaxis) can be fatal so quick action is vital. Call your Vet at the first sign of:
🐾Severe swelling around the head and neck that could compromise respiration.
🐾Swelling in these areas may occur even if the bite occurred elsewhere.
🐾Hives on any part of the body.
🐾Difficulty breathing or wheezing.
🐾Excessive drooling.
🐾Agitation.
🐾Dizziness or disorientation.
🐾Seizures.

06/14/2024

In the Summer Heat, Overheating and Heat Stroke should always be something to worry about, not only for yourself but also for your pets! AERC of MN has this great graphic, that everyone should save for reference, about the typical signs of Heat Stroke and dogs at higher risk. The same goes for Cats as well.

Try to limit exposure to heat, make sure there is fresh water around, get your pets into some shade from time to time...OR Come get one of our new retail products... A COOLING MAT!
Cool Pet Pad is a pressure-activated pet cooling mat that kicks in once your pet lays on it. Our mats keep cool with an eco-friendly foot forward. The Cool Pet Pad conserves energy with our cooling technology that requires no water, refrigeration or electricity. It’s one-of-a-kind. Or as our lawyers like to call it: patented. The Cool Pet Pad cools and soothes up to 3 hours. After that, it recharges itself automatically with just 15-20 minutes of non-use.

06/12/2024

ITS STEAMBOAT DAYS WEEKEND!!! Be aware of the change of where the Carnival is all weekend. Along with the Craft Show and Car Show on Saturday. Parking will be limited, so please plan ahead and come early. Be Prepared to walk at least of Block or more to get to the clinic, especially on Saturday. If possible, have someone drop you off and/or pick you up at the back door, in the alley. If you would like to reschedule appointments, so you don't have deal with the crowds, give us a call 507-454-2600, we will completely understand.
Thank you in advance for understanding.

06/10/2024

So, how do we prevent accidents and emergencies from happening in the first place? Simple steps of prevention like:

🐾Keeping your dog on a leash or under strict verbal control (to prevent being hit by a car, etc.)
🐾Keeping your cat indoors (to prevent being attacked by the neighborhood dog, etc.)
🐾Pet-proofing your house to make sure accidental poisoning doesn’t occur
🐾Appropriately crate training of your dog
Making sure your pets are appropriately collared (at all times) and microchipped
Most importantly, monitor your dog or cat carefully for signs of illness. Prevent an emergency situation before it occurs: be aware of any changes in your pet’s health or behavior. If your pet exhibits any of the following signs, seek veterinary attention immediately! As we discussed in a previous blog, the sooner your veterinarian can diagnose the problem, the better your pet’s prognosis is (and the less expensive it is!).

Stop. Assess. Act.
If your dog or cat does require first aid, the first thing to do is to stop and remain calm. It’s important that you keep calm so you can properly assess the situation and communicate clearly with your veterinarian, emergency veterinarian, or an animal poison control center.

Put safety first. Before rushing in to aid an injured pet, take a moment to ensure that it’s safe for you to enter the area.
Check the ABCDs: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability. Clear your pet’s airway, check for breathing and pulse and assess his level of injury.
Administer first aid. Control bleeding, flush burns, immobilize broken limbs, etc.
Get to a veterinary hospital ASAP. Program into your cell phone the numbers of your veterinarian, an emergency veterinarian and an animal poison control center. Call the veterinary hospital to alert them that you are on the way, so they can be prepared.

Stop into the Clinic to pick up a Ready to Go First Aid Kit!

Address

57 E 3rd Street
Winona, MN
55987

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+15074542600

Website

http://www.pmcwinona.com/

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Videos

If you have ever needed help getting your cat in the carrier, heres a video with some great tips to get your cat into the carrier for their visit to the vet. Thanks Mara and Biscuit for demonstating! #pmcwinona #aahaaccredited #catfriendly

Puppy love to you this Saturday morning!

It's a little late because we have been busy but we had our drawing for the Furbo! Congratulations to Kara Eggers! We hope you, Jessica and the Pups will love it! #pmcwinona #aahaaccredited #customerappreciation

Need to get a last minute gift for your Pet? We have you covered! We have lots of toys and treats available! Along with puzzle toys and slow feeder bowls! Stop in and take a look!

Got a dog or cat that's scared of thunderstorms or fireworks? WE HAVE THUNDERSHIRTS IN STOCK!!! Sizes from cat and xxs to xl, no need to wait for it to come in the mail! Get yours before we close on July 3rd for the Holiday weekend!

This is Chip, also known as Chippy to the staff, as this is one of Dr. Finnegan's new Bernadoodle puppies. He got a bath and Sydney found a LIVE TICK attached to his cheek! She was only a few days late on giving him his Nexgard. It's a great reminder to stay up to date with Heartgard and Nexgard monthly, because even a few days late can create a situation like this! We of course removed it and made sure the whole head was removed as well. Remember Nexgard is the only FDA approved flea and tick pill to help fight Lyme's Disease!

This is a great example of noise/sound aversion. Notice how Erma reacts...she's nervous, anxious, panting, shaking. If your pet shows these signs, we may be able to help in a few different ways!

Derp in a box

Say hello to Derp! Once you see this video, you will know why tech Taylor named her Derp! She decided she wanted to help with some moving duties, and misjudged just a bit.(Don't worry, she's fine)Do you have video or pictures of your cat misjudging? We would love to see it!

Simple trick

Check out this awesome video from Sophie and Erma showing a few quick steps on how to teach your dog to jump into your arms! #pmcwinona #winonamn #trickdog

Bunny handling techniques

Check out these awesome bunny handling tips from Dr. Finnegan! She’s great with Bunnies and Nora was a wonderful cooperative patient! If you need to schedule an appointment for your Bunny, give us a call!