Quarry Hill Park Animal Hospital – Rochester Minnesota

Read this first: http://www.postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1484669 This article discusses topics that really should be considered BEFORE bringing a new dog into your home. Please call with any questions- Dr. Ann M. Anderson  

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Cats don’t potty outside the box to seek “revenge” on their family.  The real reasons why a cat doesn’t use the litter box properly can be divided into 1) medical, 2) litter box, and 3) behavioral issues. 1) Medical Reasons             Only Urine Outside the Box Small, frequent urination suggests painful urination associated with urinary [...]

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Dr. Hoffman would like to thank all the wonderful clients who sent in enough letters and pictures to fill TWO beautiful scrapbooks prepared as a special retirement gift by the technicians at Quarry Hill. We will miss you, Dr. Hoffman!    

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1) Rabies is in the area.  This December, one kitten tested positive in Olmstead county and another in Fillmore.  Rabies is a FATAL disease that animals can transmit to people. Here is more information on rabies disease from the MN Dept of Health: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/rabies/rabies.pdf 2) Yet Another Recall: Petrus Feed and Seed: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm285240.htm?source=govdelivery 3) Friday is Dr. Hoffman’s [...]

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This link has info on an Iams recall: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/newpetfoodrecalls/brand_list.cfm?Trade_Name=IAMS&pet=Cat This link has info on a Cargill dog food (River Run and Marksman) recall (and didn’t Cargill have a turkey recall this last summer as well?): http://www.fox16.com/news/local/story/Cargill-recalls-dog-food/aMvlIn8trE27KwZW8i93jA.cspx In general, when searching on-line for information on pet food recalls, consult the FDA website or the following AVMA website: http://www.avma.org/petfoodsafety/recalls/default.asp [...]

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It’s true.  Antifreeze is a common ingredient in pretty snow globe decorations.  Of course, this is only a concern if the globe breaks.  If your family is like mine (we typically break up to ten decorations a year, accidentally, of course) it’s a good thing to keep in mind, just in case. Here’s more info on antifreeze: [...]

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Here’s yet another reminder why it’s unwise to purchase chicken jerky from China: http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2011/11/fda-repeats-warning-on-chicken-jerky-for-dogs/ Here’s my advice for sharing your Thanksgiving meal with your dog or cat–DON’T do it.  The one exception I’d be willing to make is some PLAIN turkey meat cut up as a treat or on top of their usual meal.  My [...]

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This is a very informative article written by a veterinary ophthalmologist.  Out of this list, I believe I see “dry eye” (KCS) more often than anything else. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/tailsofseattle/2016667838_veterinary_qa_eye_problems_in_aging_dogs.html -please call with any questions this article may raise- Dr. Ann M. Anderson

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Here’s an article I wrote for the Post Bulletin newspaper on hairballs: http://www.postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1475209 – please call with any questions or concerns- Dr. Ann M. Anderson

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What is a heart murmur? A heart murmur is an abnormality heard with a stethoscope when listening to the heartbeat.  Murmurs are graded on a 1-6 scale.  A murmur rated a level of ‘1’ indicates a mild, soft change.  Anything ranging from ‘4’ to ‘6’ signifies a loud, serious abnormality.  Heart murmurs can reflect heart [...]

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