Veterinary Blog

If your dog eats chocolate, act immediately by calling Brooklyn Park Pet Hospital. This is not a wait-and-see situation. Chocolate is toxic to dogs, and depending on the type and amount consumed, it can cause serious illness or be life-threatening. This blog explores what to do if your dog eats chocolate before it happens to…

Yes, a neutered cat can still spray, and it happens more often than many cat owners expect. While neutering dramatically reduces spraying behavior in most cats, it doesn’t eliminate the possibility entirely. Our team at Brooklyn Park Pet Hospital will help you understand why neutered cats spray, what triggers the behavior, and when to involve…

Dogs eat grass and while it might look strange, it’s one of the most common behaviors veterinarians field questions about. In most cases, a dog eating grass is completely normal, but the reasons behind it range from simple instinct to potential health signals worth knowing. Whether your dog grazes casually on walks or makes a…

A dog drooling so much that it soaks their chest, your furniture, or your lap can range from a perfectly normal breed trait to a sign that something needs medical attention. Hypersalivation, which is the clinical term for excessive drooling, has many possible causes, and the difference between “this is just how my dog is”…

A quiet morning can take an unexpected turn when you notice your cat throwing up white foam. It often looks alarming, especially when there’s no food in the vomit, just frothy, bubbly liquid. In many cases, this happens when a cat’s stomach is empty or irritated, but it can also signal an underlying issue that…

It often starts with a single, harmless “achoo,” but when the sneezing keeps coming, it’s natural to wonder, “Why is my cat sneezing so much?” In many cases, frequent sneezing points to irritation in the nasal passages caused by infections, environmental triggers, or underlying health concerns. Some causes are mild and temporary, while others may…

As we enter the holiday season, it’s often a time to reflect on what we’re grateful to have in our lives. In our home, the kids always include our menagerie of pets on their gratitude lists (usually alongside a favorite video game or current activity). But I also have to address comments like, “Mom, I…

August was National Immunization Awareness Month. A few months ago, I volunteered to write a short article about it. But I’ve been dragging my feet because… well…. it just sounds so boring. But you know what’s not boring? RABIES. A universally fatal neurologic disease that can be transmitted by the invisible bite of a bat.…

By Dr. Jami Stromberg Summertime is a fun time for pets and people alike. We want your pet to live life to its fullest, yet do it safely as possible. Last month Dr. Kisthart discussed fireworks, heat-related injuries, and BBQ  food hazards. Today I will continue with other common summertime ailments for pets. How to Prepare Your Pet for…

By Dr. Abbi Kisthart It’s summertime! We’re rolling out the BPPH Summer Safety Series – tune in to our monthly newsletter to protect your pet all season long! What’s That Sound? Fireworks, thunderstorms, and construction – oh my! Summertime can be filled with tons of unfamiliar sounds that may be frightening for pets. If your pet has…