St. Charles Veterinary Clinic is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in St. Charles, Minnesota. The professional and courteous staff at the St. Charles Veterinary Clinic seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. The St. Charles Veterinary Clinic strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to St. Charles, MN and surrounding areas. Small animal appointment times vary from Monday to Friday. Please take a moment to contact us today, to learn more about our veterinary practice and to find our more information about how the St. Charles Veterinary Clinic can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet.
Through the American Veterinary Medical Foundation's Veterinary Care Charitable Fund, out hospital is able to help animals rescued from abuse and neglect and the pets of clients facing personal hardships. Your donations to the AVMF on behalf of our hospital will help us help animal.s Click on the AVMF donate button to make your tax deductible donation. Thank you.
|
|
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
March is Pet Poison Prevention Month
March is Pet Poison Prevention Month and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) shares the top 10 most commonly reported toxins that are harmful to pets.
1. Over the counter (OTC) medications are the most common toxic substance that pets ingest. Commonly found around the house, this group includes Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and herbal supplements.
2. Prescription medications for people, such as medications for cardiac care, ADHD, thyroid, and antidepressant medications, make up a significant amount of these cases. Keep all medications out of your pet's reach, even if the bottle or container is locked.
3. Foods such as Xylitol, grapes, raisins, garlic, onions, and protein bars can be extremely harmful, and even fatal if ingested.
4. Sweet treats with chocolate, or chocolate by itself, can be harmful, especially for dogs.
5. Veterinary products, including chewable medications, look like treats to dogs. Keep these items safely away from all pets.
6. Household items for home improvement projects such as glue, paint, and spackle can harm pets.
7. Rodenticide used in mouse and rat bait can have serious consequences including internal bleeding, kidney failure, seizures or even death.
8. Many household plants can be hazardous to your pet's health. ASPCA reports that the most severe cases involved cats with exposure to lilies.