Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter
Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter · Hutchinson, Minnesota, United States
Imagine you’re the director of a busy city animal shelter. You always have more abandoned dogs and cats than you can take care of and today’s dilemma is that six homeless pets have been brought in and you have room to keep only one of them.
17 Poisonous Plants
#1 Lilies : Members of the Lilium spp. are considered to be highly toxic to cats. While the poisonous component has not yet been identified, it is clear that with …
Snake Bite Safety and Prevention Tips
If you frequently hike or otherwise enjoy the great outdoors with your pet, please take care to prevent painful encounters with snakes. Bites occur most often in between March and …
A Poison Safe Home
Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pet, Warm Weather Hazards, Medication, Cold Weather Hazards, Common Household Hazards, Holiday Hazards, Non-toxic Substances for Dogs and Cats
Vet-Visit Questionnaire
Whether you’re visiting a new vet for the first time or bringing your cat for an annual checkup, it’s important to be prepared.
Saving Money on Vet Care
As responsible guardians, we agree to care for our furry friends in sickness and in health. But as pet care costs rise, how do we do what’s best for our …
Finding the Right Vet
One of the most important decisions you’ll make as a pet parent is finding a quality health care provider for your furry friend. Selecting the right veterinarian is a personal …
Emergency Care for Your Cat
Unfortunately, accidents do happen. When a medical emergency befalls our furry friends, pet parents may find it difficult to make rational decisions, especially if something occurs during the middle of …
Cutting Pet Care Costs Part 2
Designer collars, faux-mink coats, doggie donuts―you may love the novelties, but do your pets really need ‘em? The bucks we spend on those little extras for our animal companions add …
Cutting Pet Care Costs Part 1
Designer collars, faux-mink coats, doggie donuts―you may love the novelties, but do your pets really need ‘em? The bucks we spend on those little extras for our animal companions add …
High-Rise Syndrome - 9 Lives Doesn't Count!
When summer comes around, many pet parents are eagerly opening their windows to enjoy the weather. Unfortunately, they are also unknowingly putting their pets at risk.
Top Ten Paw Care Tips for Your Cat
Cats need healthy feet to scratch, climb and achieve their famed acrobatic landings. That’s why it’s important to regularly examine and clean your cat’s paws and make sure they’re wound-free.
Ten Steps to Dental Health for Your Cat
Even if the only things your cat hunts these days are chicken-flavored kibbles and toy mousies, he still needs clean, sharp teeth and healthy gums.
Nail Trimming - The 401 You Need to Read!
Make manicures enjoyable and easy for both you and your cat.
Cat Brushing & Skin Care
Brushing your cat not only removes dirt, grease and dead hair from her coat, but it helps to remove skin flakes and stimulates blood circulation, improving the overall condition of …
Laurel Poisoning in Horses
This Common Shrub is Highly Fatal to Horses. Animal History Matters...add your animals to Pedegru today and preserve their history for posterity!
Intestinal Bacterial Infections in Horses
The presence of endotoxins in the blood is referred to as endotoxemia. These toxins are generally due to the presence of certain types of bacteria in the horse's gut that …
Could Your Shaggy, Thirsty Horse be Suffering from Cushing’s Disease?
Equine Cushing’s disease occurs when a tumor called a pituitary adenoma develops in the pituitary gland. As this tumor slowly grows, it sends inappropriate signals to the rest of the …