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Thank you for your continued support of Northwest Animal Hospital. We are grateful for the patience and understanding you’ve shown as we adjust and adapt to new COVID guidelines. We feel fortunate to be able to provide care to our patients, but we must continue to do so in a way that is safe for […]

This is a difficult blog to write because my grief is so fresh but my hope is that by putting my thoughts on paper, I might help guide another family through the grief of losing a pet. For those that don’t know me, I’m a practicing small animal veterinarian, a mom to three littles and a pet […]

Dogs love chewing on bones. Bones and chewing products are designed to keep your dog busy, clean the teeth, freshen the breath, or help with teething discomfort. But, which bones will cause health problems and which are safe for your dog to enjoy? Every dog’s chewing behavior and strength is different but, in general, here are some good guidelines to follow, as well as recommendations from veterinary dentists.

If you are a dog owner in Minnesota, you’re probably concerned about finding ticks on your dog. Not only are ticks creepy but they carry health risks too.

Exercising with your dog is great way to bond with your pet and to improve your mental and physical health.  A recent statement from the American Heart Association states that owning a dog may decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease and lower blood pressure.

Northwest Animal Hospital is proud to be voted the “Best Veterinary Clinic” in Plymouth for the second year in a row. As a “Best Of” winner, Northwest Animal Hospital is featured in the May edition of Plymouth Magazine.

Northwest Animal Hospital is proud to be featured in the Plymouth Magazine as a business that gives back to the Plymouth community. Dr. Sara Williams was interviewed for the article which ran in the January edition of the Plymouth Magazine.

Most pet owners know that chocolate is poisonous to dogs, but there’s an even more deadly poison that many pet owners aren’t aware of. Sugar free gum and candy contain a sugar substitute called xylitol which is extremely toxic to dogs.

In February, Dr. Sara and the team at Northwest Animal Hospital in Plymouth hosted K9 First Aid Training for the Plymouth Police K9 Officers. The class was designed to teach K9 handlers how to recognize and treat different emergency medical conditions that might occur in the dogs. The officers were also provided with first aid kits to carry with them in case their K9 partners were injured.

Since the mosquito is sometimes considered Minnesota’s State Bird, we wanted to highlight some important points about heartworm disease which is spread by mosquitoes. Dogs are especially prone to contracting heartworm disease from mosquito bites. Cats can be affected too, though not as commonly. Heartworm disease is a severe, and often life-threatening infection that is easily […]

Northwest Animal Hospital was honored to win the “Best Veterinary Services” award from Plymouth Magazine in 2014.  The award is given annually to the ”Best of Plymouth” as chosen by reader’s votes. After re-opening the business just one year ago, Dr. Sara and her team were excited to be nominated as one of three finalists for the […]

Dr. Sara Williams and the Northwest Animal Hospital staff hosted a First Aid and CPR training event for the Plymouth Police K9 Unit this week. All three Plymouth K9 officers and their canine partners participated in the training. The course was designed specifically for K9 officers and included common injuries that K9s might experience in the line of duty.

The question I am asked most often about my work is, “Isn’t is hard to put pets to sleep?” What people really want to know is how do veterinarians handle the emotional stress of euthanasia and death. For more than a decade, I have been a veterinarian in hospitals throughout the Twin Cities. I’ve helped countless pets and pet owners through the process of euthanasia.

As a veterinarian in the busy Twin Cities suburb of Plymouth, I see a lot of sick pets. There is nothing worse than the helpless look of a pet owner who is worried about their sick dog or cat. Often, the signs of illness in pets are subtle and go unnoticed until they are quite ill.

Allen, Sammy K., DVM 69, of Wayzata, MN, passed away on January 8, 2014. Born in Oblong, Illinois, he was the son of Samuel Otho and Lucile (Leggitt) Allen. Sammy was a graduate of the U of Evansville IN; the U of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine; the U of MN in Comparative Dermatology; and interned at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Allen founded the Northwest Animal Hospital in 1975 and practiced general medicine, as well as his specialty of dermatology and allergy.

February is National Pet Dental Health Month and Northwest Animal Hospital in Plymouth is celebrating with special deals. $50 off of any dental service during the month of February. 10% off all dental products until the end of February. Plan Ahead Special – Get a free bag of Science Diet T/D tartar control food when you schedule […]

Northwest Animal Hospital is proud to announce that we have been chosen as a finalist for “The Best of Plymouth 2014″. The contest is sponsored by Plymouth Magazine and the finalists are chosen by readers and fans. The Best of Plymouth was designed to honor the best professional services in our community.

The Christmas holiday is just around the corner. If you are a pet owner, chances are that you consider your pet a member of the family.  It’s understandable that you’d want to give your furry family members a gift for Christmas but, choosing the right gift can be difficult. There are chew toys and treats that […]

Curiosity is what makes our pets cute and fun to watch. Dogs are especially good at sniffing out things to play with and eat. This curiosity also makes them more prone to poisonings which can be very serious, even life-threatening, if not caught quickly and treated by a veterinarian.

Each year at the Minnesota State Fair, live births occur in the Miracle of Birth exhibit. During the 12 days of the fair about 200 calves, lambs and piglets will be born in front of a live audience. It’s fascinating, a little graphic and always an educational experience.

Live animal births and pet surgery and a chance to educate the public. Those are a few of the things Dr. Sara M. Williams, DVM, MPH, of Plymouth’s Northwest Animal Hospital, gets to do every year at the Minnesota State Fair.

Northwest Animal Hospital is teaming up with Tree of Life Therapeutic Massage and Versa Dental Care to sponsor a FREE Back 2 School Block Party! The party will be Sunday, August 18th from 5-8 pm, and will be held in the parking lot of Northwest Animal Hospital (2045 Merrimac Lane N, Plymouth 55447).

If you have a dog or a cat at home, you’ve probably taken them to your veterinarian for vaccines. Have you ever wondered what the vaccines were for or what type of vaccines were given? Most of us are too busy to find time to research pet vaccines, so we rely on our veterinarians to choose the safest and most appropriate vaccine.

Warm weather brings out hungry ticks looking for a snack. Dogs are particularly prone to getting ticks because they are low to the ground and like to run through brush and grass.

Our hearts break for the people of Oklahoma this week. While it has been awful to see the devastation to families and homes, there have also been joyful moments of reuniting people with their pets.

The warm weather feels great after a long winter, but it could be deadly to your pet. Dogs and cats can’t cool themselves in the same ways people do and warmer temperatures can cause heat exhaustion, heat stroke and even death.

Absolutely! Yes, pet insurance is worth the investment and I’d like to tell you why. As you know, having a pet is a responsibility. They need food, attention, some basic supplies and healthcare.

It is finally spring in Minnesota! The snow is melting and the weather is changing. It will soon be thunderstorm season which can cause fear and anxiety in pets. The symptoms of storm anxiety (also known as storm phobia) range from mild pacing to severe panic.

Northwest Animal Hospital is proud to announce that we will be donating veterinary care to the Plymouth Police K-9 unit.