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.
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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Early Detection is Key: Warning Signs
Pets have become members of our families. As we take better care of them, they are living longer, happier lives.
Despite this, or perhaps because cancer is a disease of aging, it is one of the leading causes of death in dogs and cats.
Early detection is key to better outcomes and familiarizing yourself with the warning signs can help save your pet’s life:
Warning Signs in Dogs
Oral Odor
Straining to Urinate
Lameness
Cough
Unexplained Bleeding
Chronic Vomiting or Diarrhea
Chronic Weight Loss
Abdominal Distension
An Enlarging or Changing Lump
Swollen Lymph Nodes
Warning Signs in Cats
Skin lumps or bumps
Swollen lymph nodes
Hiding or behavior change
Oral odor/bleeding
Unexplained Bleeding
Chronic Vomiting or Diarrhea
Chronic Weight Loss
Common Cancers in Dogs
Thyroid Carcinomas in the Dog
Thymoma in Dogs
Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Dogs
Primary Lung Tumors in Dogs
Multiple Myeloma in Dogs
Melanoma
Histiocytic Sarcoma in Dogs
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in Dogs
Canine Urinary Bladder Neoplasia
Canine Mast Cell Tumors
Canine Mammary Gland Tumors
Canine Lymphoma
Appendicular Osteosarcoma
Acute Leukemias-Lymphoid and Myelogenous
Common Cancers in Cats
Vaccine-Associated Fibrosarcomas in Cats
Intestinal Adenocarcinomas in Cats
Feline Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Feline Mast Cell Tumors
Feline Mammary Gland Tumors
Feline Lymphoma
Acute Leukemias-Lymphoid and Myeloid in Cats
Helping Children Cope
It is a very scary and difficult time for children when any member of their family is ill.
The mention of cancer can cause children to fear the worst and often they feel they cannot
voice their fears and emotions to their parents. This is especially true when parents are upset about
the condition of the family pet and unsure of what options to pursue.
Following is a list of books that the Humane Society of the United States recommends. These may be helpful in assisting your children with the difficult time ahead:
Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
Cat Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
Forever Friends: Resolving Grief after the Loss of a Beloved Animal by Joan Coleman
Saying Goodbye
One of the most difficult times is the last days of your pet’s life. Throughout his or her life, you have been watchful, concerned, and caring. Now it is about quality and dignity of life.
Quality and dignity are achieved by working as a team with your veterinarian and hospital staff. Their objective is to honor your concerns and wishes and provide you with accurate information to make all necessary decisions. We are also here to provide any assistance needed during this time including hospice care and pain relief.
Grief & Support Resources
Grief is a normal part of loss, regardless if the loved one is a person or a pet.
There are many ways to work through the grief process. The loss of an animal, like the loss
of a family member or friend, may cause physical and emotional changes that can last for weeks
or months. Don’t be afraid to contact pet loss support groups, pet loss hotlines or local specialists
who are knowledgeable about loss and receptive to helping people who are grieving a beloved pet.
Following are a list of resources which may be helpful to you:
The Argus Institute
Association for Pet Loss & Bereavement
Cancer Care
Pet Loss Support
In Memory of Pets
Lightening Strike Pet Loss Support
UCDavis Veterinary Medicine Pet Loss Hotline
Grief is a normal part of loss, regardless if the loved one is a person or a pet.
There are many ways to work through the grief process. The loss of an animal, like the loss of a
family member or friend, may cause physical and emotional changes that can last for weeks or months.
Don’t be afraid to contact pet loss support groups, pet loss hotlines or local specialists who are
knowledgeable about loss and receptive to helping people who are grieving a beloved pet.
