As of December 2023, we will no longer be seeing exotic animals at Southfork Animal Hospital.

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Southfork Animal Hospital Position Statement on Declawing

At Southfork Animal Hospital our goal is to stay current on the best Veterinary Health Care available.  For many years, declawing has been considered the procedure of choice for owners who are worried about their furniture or getting scratched while playing with their cat. Recently AAHA, the Feline Practitioners Association, and others have strongly recommended against declawing and view it as an unnecessary procedure, and as we learn more, we try to do better.

In the past, we considered it routine to declaw. Now we realize that scratching is a normal feline behavior and just like training your dog to urinate outside, cats can be trained to use a scratching post. By training cats or using alternatives like soft paws, we can avoid a painful and potentially life-altering procedure. Because the first knuckle is removed in declawing, it causes the cat to walk on the tip of its second bone. This unnatural pressure can lead to pain which causes some cats to bite more or avoid their litterbox more or other problems.

Please visit Declaw.com for even more info!

The “Paw Project” is a great source of information as well!

Learn how to identify, repel, and keep your family safe from these parasites! We can help protect your pet.

Click here to learn more. 

Want to learn more about HEARTWORM Disease and how to prevent this from happening to your pet?!?

Heartworm IS in our area and not something we can ignore!  Yearly heartworm tests are crucial to detect the disease early even if you have kept your pet on preventative all year long – no medication is 100%

Click here to visit the American Heartworm Society website.

Did your pet ingest something that may be TOXIC?

Make this life-saving calls to the experts – they have a vast knowledge that will ensure proper treatment for your pet! If you need immediate help, please call them directly at 800-213-6680.

Click here to visit the Pet Poison Helpline website.

International Pet Travel: Plan ahead and take the right steps!

Before making plans to travel internationally with your pet, visit the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE website for up-to-date information on what’s required.

Risk of heart disease from grain-free diets!

Heart disease is common in our companion animals, affecting 10-15% of all dogs and cats, with even higher rates in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Doberman Pinschers, and Boxer dogs.

Click here to learn more.

CBD and Pets

CBD products are everywhere and are believed (by some) to be the cure for all sorts of problems our pets have. Since they are widely available and sound great, that means they are safe, too….. right?? NOT NECESSARILY.

There are two main concerns with CBD products:

  • Scientific evidence is extremely limited regarding efficacy (if it works) and dosing (how much to give).
  • There is no regulatory oversight or testing to confirm the concentration of the ingredients, the quality of labeled ingredients or the potential for hidden ingredients that may cause harm.

Due to the lack of evidence surrounding the use of CBD for illnesses in pets and the lack of safety studies, Southfork Animal Hospital cannot recommend the use of CBD products for your pets.

Pet Loss Support

This website features pet loss support groups and further down the page there are urns that are available for purchase.

Click here to learn more.

Providing exceptional care since 1989.

Whether you need to ask a question, make an appointment, or you’re ready to come see us – our contact information is below. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Address

17445 Kenrick Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
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Hours

Mon: 8 am - 6 pm
Tues: 8 am - 6 pm
Wed: 8 am - 6 pm
Thurs: 8 am - 1:30 pm; 3 pm - 6 pm
Fri: 8 am - 6 pm
Sat: 8 am - 12 pm
Sun: Closed

Contact Us

Phone: 952-892-7970
Fax: 952-892-7781
Email: frontdesk@southforkvet.com

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