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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.