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Microchip Your Pet Month(s)

Posted on by MN Animal Health Foundation in Uncategorized

 If it seems repetitive to have National Chip Your Pet Month in May followed by National Microchipping Month in June, it might be for one reason: the message is so important it needs to be said twice.

No one wants to think about their pet getting lost and most people think it will never happen to them. Sadly, the unfortunate truth is that 1 in 3 pets will become lost in their lifetime. Since we’re being repetitive, we’re going to say that again: 1 in 3 pets will become lost in their lifetime. That is a scary statistic!

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Dog Bite Prevention Week

Posted on by mnahf in Pet Care Tips

As dog owners, we love our animals and enjoy their relentless affection so much that it can seem impossible that they would be aggressive, or even worse, bite another dog or person. However, with 4.5 million dog bites reported last year in the U.S., many pet owners felt the same way. As part of National Dog Bite Prevention Week, we want to help you understand the many steps you can take to minimize the chances you or your pooch are ever involved with a bite encounter.

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COVID-19 Message for Pet Owners

Posted on by mnahf in Communication

COVID-19 has presented a unique set of challenges for veterinary clinics across the United States. If you are searching for ways to explain these challenges to your pet owners, we encourage you to utilize the blog below on your website. Feel free to edit it to meet your clinic’s unique messaging, voice, and protocols as well. We’ve also created and sourced additional graphics and flyers your clinic can utilize on our Marketing Materials. page.

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Winter Safety Tips for Pet Owners

Posted on by mnahf in Pet Care Tips

Buckle up Minnesota, the Farmers’ Almanac is predicting an extra cold and snowy winter this year for us! While it might be nice to think about warm cuddles on the couch with your pet and a hot cup of coffee while snow gently falls outside, the reality is that there will be walks to take and potty breaks to be had! Here are some tips and tricks to get you and your pet ready for the cold months ahead.

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Rabies: A Preventable Nightmare

Posted on by mnahf in Pet Care Tips, Vaccinations

Rabies sometimes seems like a thing of the past; something that only once plagued our animal companions in the days of old. Humans have known about the rabies virus since about 2000 B.C. and it has been recorded throughout history in laws, reports, and journals. Once rampant, rabies has become more controlled thanks to the rabies vaccination discovered in 1885. Through public education programs and vaccination laws, rabies is now much rarer than in the days of Old Yeller. However, because it is so much more uncommon in the US, pet owners have started to question the need for rabies vaccinations for their pets. The truth is rabies could be lurking in your backyard and can even make its way into your home. Consistent and regular vaccination is absolutely still relevant for keeping rabies cases low and keeping your pet protected!

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Celebrate Great Outdoors Month

Posted on by mnahf in Outdoors, Pet Care Tips

June is Great Outdoors Month, a great time to get outside and explore the great outdoors with your furry friends. With social distancing rules still in place for many, spending time outdoors is a great excuse for getting out of the house while staying safe.

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