Category Archives: What’s New

Here at Lyndale Animal Hospital we get a lot of questions about whether or not a pet can transmit a disease to their owner. Often times diseases are species specific, and cannot be transferred to or from your pet (i.e. … Continue reading →

We get so many questions about how to choose the right food for our clients’ pets. One of the most common questions we get is whether or not a grain-free diet is necessary for dogs. While cats are carnivores, dogs … Continue reading →

We just found out about this great app to help with pet poison questions! It’s called APCC by ASPCA. It is broken down into categories by species, then by type of potential poison (plants, medications, etc). It is then color-coded … Continue reading →

We have been getting lots of questions about the canine influenza outbreak in Chicago. Currently, we are not aware of any outbreaks in Minnesota. If you are concerned about your dog contracting the disease or if you are traveling to … Continue reading →

Did you know that 70% of cats over 4 have dental disease? Or-that toy breeds may be more prone to dental disease?  Pet Periodontal disease can lead to pain, bad breath, and tooth loss. In honor of National Pet Dental … Continue reading →

We are excited to announce that we now have a facebook page. Please “Like” us on Facebook for helpful hints and fun tid-bits! Also feel free to post pictures of your adorable pets! http://www.facebook.com/mobileprotection#!/pages/Lyndale-Animal-Hospital/126019040878512

In an effort to reduce the risks of vaccinations, while continuing to protect our pets from fatal infectious diseases, the nonadjuvanted rabies and feline leukemia vaccines are now being used on our feline patients at Lyndale Animal Hospital. Both of … Continue reading →

HEARTWORM Heartworm is a parasitic worm that lives, as an adult, in the heart and pulmonary arteries of the dog (and very rarely, the cat). The parasite is transmitted to a dog by a bite from an infected mosquito. Simply … Continue reading →

TICKS Ticks are blood-sucking parasites that can attach to dogs, cats and humans, and transmit deadly diseases. Adult ticks hang out in grasses and bushes and wait for an animal to pass by so they can attach and feed. Ticks … Continue reading →