South hyland pet hospital blog

One moment your dog is darting from room to room like a furry rocket. The next, he’s curled up in a sunbeam, fast asleep. Cats do it too—wild sprints followed by long, luxurious naps. While zoomies bring laughs and joy, those long stretches of sleep are far more than...

You're at the dog park, and everything seems fine—tails are wagging, the sun is shining, and then suddenly, a dog snaps. Maybe it’s your dog. Maybe it’s someone else’s. Either way, it’s scary, and it often feels like it came out of nowhere. But here’s the thing: dogs...

Heartworm disease can sound like something far away—something that happens to pets in warmer states or in homes where animals roam freely outside. But the truth? Heartworm disease is a very real threat, even here in Bloomington, MN. And while monthly prevention is...