Mendakota Animal Hospital

09/16/2025

🐾 🎃Welcome to the Mendakota Pet Pumpkin Patch! 🐾🎃

We’re getting ready for some fall fun! Want your furry friend to be part of our pumpkin patch? Just upload a pic of your pet here, or email it to us at frontdesk@mendakotaanimalhospital.com and we will get your pet up on our patch! ☺🍂

09/10/2025

🐾 Pocket pets need safe rides too! 🐾

Whether it’s a rabbit, guinea pig, ferret, or reptile that you need to bring in to us, please make sure you're bringing them in a secure carrier:

✨ Small mammals → hard or soft-sided carrier with a cozy towel/fleece. Top loading/opening is also very helpful!
✨ Reptiles → Critter keeper or ventilated tub (warmth on the outside only!)

A comfy carrier = a less stressed pet !

09/04/2025

🩵September is Pet Pain Awareness Month 💙

Our pets can’t tell us when something hurts, and some are great at hiding it. But there are common signs you can look for (check out the graphic below 👇).

If you ever notice changes in your pet’s behavior and wonder if they might be in pain, give us a call at 651-688-9245. We’re always here to help keep them feeling their best!

08/28/2025

🐾 Say hello to Chibs!😍 🐾

This sweet guy belongs to one of our team members, but he’s quickly become our unofficial clinic dog and mascot. At 11 years old, he’s a friendly face you might spot hanging out up front during slower parts of the day.

Chibs is great at boosting morale, soaking up attention, and making everyone smile. 💙

So if you see him on your next visit, don’t be shy—he’ll be more than happy to say hi !

08/20/2025

🎉 We have our Kids Summer Drawing Contest winners!!! 🎉

For the 7–12 age bracket, the winning picture goes to 9-year-old Aliyah (picture on the left)! Her drawing of a kitty chilling in the pool on a hot summer’s day had amazing details and captured the summer theme perfectly. Congrats Aliyah!!!

For the 6 and under age bracket, the winner is 5 year old Mila with her adorable drawing of her pet giraffe! Here she is posing with her picture!🦒 We love the creativity—who wouldn’t want a pet giraffe?!

👏 A huge congrats to Aliyah, Mila, and ALL the talented artists who participated. We received so many beautiful entries and loved seeing everyone’s creativity. We wish we could have picked every one! Best wishes to all our young artists as they enjoy the final days of summer before heading back to school! 🌞✏️

08/19/2025

Quick weight check this morning for 7 week old Dax! 😍 Dax came in with his kitten sister this morning (which we should have got a pic of too!) and they are growing great! Dax weighing in at a whole 1.5 lbs today☺⚖️

08/17/2025

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08/14/2025

FYI--
“Rabbit Fever” Cases are on the Rise in Minnesota

Tularemia—also called rabbit fever—is showing up more often in both people and pets this year. It’s spread by ticks, deer flies, and contact with infected wildlife (especially rabbits and rodents). Outdoor cats are at higher risk.

What you can do to Protect your pets & family:

-Keep cats indoors if possible

-Use year-round tick prevention

-Avoid handling sick or dead wildlife

-Check yards before mowing

Watch for signs in pets: fever, weakness, poor appetite, ulcers, or swollen lymph nodes. If you suspect exposure, call us right away.

Stay safe, and let’s keep our furry friends healthy! 🐾

Minnesota health officials are urging caution after a small but noticeable rise in cases of tularemia, a disease known as “rabbit fever” that can affect humans and is potentially deadly to outdoor pets.

08/08/2025

🎨 Kids Summer Pet Drawing Contest – Submissions Due TODAY! 🐾

We are so thrilled by all the amazing and creative drawings we've received so far — thank you to everyone who has participated! And thank you for making our lobby area brighter!😍

📌 If your child still wants to enter, there's still time! Drop off their artwork at the clinic before we close today, or if you're short on time, just snap a photo and email it to:
📧 frontdesk@mendakotaanimalhospital.com

Next week, we’ll sort the entries into two age brackets:
(6 and under and 7–12 years olds).

Our team will vote on their favorites, and we’ll announce the winners next Friday, August 15th! 🏆 The prize baskets will then be ready for pickup for each winner at the clinic.

Thank you again for all those who participated and we wish we could pick them all to win!😍

08/07/2025

August is Itchy Pet Awareness Month!

If your pet is constantly scratching, licking, or chewing at their skin, it could be a sign of something more serious. From seasonal allergies to skin infections, we’re here to help identify the cause and bring them relief.

📅 If your pet has been acting itchy lately, give our clinic a call so we can help you get to the bottom of it and help them feel comfortable again! (651-688-9245) or request an appointment online: https://practices.allydvm.com/online-booking?practice=mendakota

07/29/2025

🎨Summer Pet Drawing Contest Deadline! 🐾

The deadline for our Kids Summer Pet Drawing Contest is coming up next Friday, August 8th! That gives you about a week and a half to get those final drawings in!

📌 Be sure to check the original pinned post for all the details on how to submit your child’s artwork.

Once all submissions are in, our team will vote to select a winner from each age group:

🐣 6 & under

🐾 Ages 7–12

Winners will be contacted directly, and their prize baskets will be available for pick-up at the clinic!

We can’t wait to see all the amazing and creative entries! ✨🐶🐱🖍️