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Rabies Alert: Why Your Pet’s Vaccine is a Lifesaver!

Sep 1, 2025 | Pet Health

Every pet parent wants their furry family members to live a long and healthy life. While most owners think about food, exercise, and love as the essentials for keeping a pet happy, there is one medical step that is quite literally lifesaving: the rabies vaccine....

How to Keep Your Pet Hydrated in the Heat

Jul 22, 2025 | Pet Health

Is your pet drinking enough water this summer? As temperatures rise across Oakdale, MN, it’s easy to forget that our pets often feel the heat more intensely than we do. Whether they’re furry, feathered, or scaled, animals need extra hydration to stay safe and...

Snake-tastic Fun: Celebrating Snakes with Homey Gnome Veterinary Clinic

Jul 22, 2025 | Pet Health

Snakes are often misunderstood reptiles. Whether you’ve got a ball python curled up in their hide or you’re just fascinated by the way snakes move, take time to consider the beauty, importance, and uniqueness of our scaly friends. In Oakdale, MN, snake lovers—and...

Gnome Sweet Gnome: Creating a Summer Routine Your Pet Will Love

Jun 16, 2025 | Pet Health

Longer days, warmer temps, and backyard barbecues—summer is here in Oakdale, MN! But as much as we humans enjoy the season, our pets rely on us to help them navigate the heat and stay comfortable. Whether you share your home with a playful pup, a curious cat, or a...

Summer Shenanigans: How to Keep Pets Safe During Backyard Fun

Jun 1, 2025 | Pet Health

Summer in Oakdale means longer days, backyard BBQs, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sunshine with your furry (or feathered or scaled) companions. But while the season brings a lot of joy, it can also pose some surprising dangers to pets. Whether you’re...

Polly Wants a Wellness Check: All About Parrot Care

May 16, 2025 | Pet Health

They’re colorful, charismatic, and famously chatty—but parrots are far more than their vocabulary. World Parrot Day, celebrated every year on May 31st, is a wonderful reminder of the intelligence, social needs, and specialized care required by these remarkable birds....