Dogs have been humanity’s finest companions for many millennia. A canine friend is completely loyal and doesn’t ask for much in return. But if dogs are man’s best friend, puppies are the best of the best! There’s nothing quite like welcoming an adorable, cuddly, and playful puppy into your new home.

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Whether you’re a dog lover, a cat lady, or the proud owner of a menagerie of furry friends and winged pals, you want what’s best for your animal companions. It’s common knowledge that sterilizing your pets is important for reducing the overall animal population and protecting your pets from disease. Sadly, millions of dogs and cats are euthanized every year because there’s no family to love them, and even more will die on the streets of hunger and illness.

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Your new puppy is here! The first thing on your to-do list is to find compassionate and experienced veterinary care. Look no further than Edina, Minnesota based Normandale Veterinary Hospital. Our facility has been providing personalized and comprehensive pet care for over 45 years throughout the Southern Twin Cities area. Our extensive laboratory, radiology, surgery, dentistry and pharmacy services provide you with one-stop specialized and general care for all your puppy’s needs.

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A successful surgery depends on how well your pet recovers over the next few days. As the owner, you can help your pet get back to regular activity and a healthy life. Normandale Veterinary Hospital can help your dog or cat by performing orthopedic surgery. We have the expertise and professional equipment necessary to operate on your pet regardless of the severity of the fracture.

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The sad reality is that there are many cats and dogs without a place to call home. And part of being a responsible pet owner is ensuring that your pet won’t contribute to overpopulation. As Bob Barker always says, “Have your pet spayed or neutered!”

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Most pet owners agree that having the simple operations that keep them from reproducing, is the responsible thing to do in terms of controlling animal populations. But what’s less well understood is that spaying (for females) and neutering (for males) also dramatically decreases their chances of developing serious, life-threatening diseases.

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Today’s pet homelessness crisis has spawned from a lack of spaying and neutering. Every year, millions of healthy dogs are euthanized in the United States simply because of lacking homes. Spaying and neutering your dog, additionally, carries a few medical benefits. When engaging your vet for general care, ask about spaying and neutering options. Normandale Veterinary Hospital is here to help, and we’re available to assist with neutering or spaying surgery. Before getting these services, however, you should understand the best time to engage them.

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