As of June 1st 2023
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday
The Animal Care Center is proud to introduce our newest addition to the Clinic Dr. Abigail Engel. She grew up in Baldwin, WI and had worked at the Animal Care Center for several years prior to starting veterinary school. After graduating from UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Engel worked at a small animal practice in Eau Claire, WI. She has a special interest in infectious diseases and ultrasound. Dr. Engel has a minor in music and plays piano and cello. Her other hobbies include reading, canoeing, camping, and shooting sports.
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Dr. Bray is Certified in Animal Hospice and Palliative Care. Certification is a voluntary process by which a non-governmental organization grants recognition to an individual who has demonstrated a high level of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS
WARM WEATHER HAZARDS
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Minnesota Board of Animal Health
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
New guidance for pet owners to combat community spread of canine influenza virusSt. Paul, Minn. - The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is releasing new canine influenza guidance for dog owners, dog care facilities, and veterinarians as it continues to track more confirmed and suspected cases of this contagious canine disease. Four more cases of canine influenza have been confirmed outside of the original outbreak the Board announced on April 6. There are also strong indicators of community spread of canine influenza in the Twin Cities. Additionally, the Board has been inundated with calls from veterinarians on suspected cases of canine influenza when testing is either denied or results are inconclusive.
“Unfortunately, testing for canine influenza is cost prohibitive for many dog owners, and we aren’t receiving as many confirmed positive results as the numbers of sick dogs veterinarians are reporting at their clinics,” said Senior Veterinarian in charge of Companion Animals, Dr. Veronica Bartsch. “If a dog is symptomatic and an owner elects not to test or a test comes back negative, we’re still encouraging veterinarians to treat and advise patients for canine influenza out of an abundance of caution.”
The Board recommends the following precautions until the outbreak subsides:
Dog owners
Minnesota Board of Animal Health
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
New guidance for pet owners to combat community spread of canine influenza virusSt. Paul, Minn. - The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is releasing new canine influenza guidance for dog owners, dog care facilities, and veterinarians as it continues to track more confirmed and suspected cases of this contagious canine disease. Four more cases of canine influenza have been confirmed outside of the original outbreak the Board announced on April 6. There are also strong indicators of community spread of canine influenza in the Twin Cities. Additionally, the Board has been inundated with calls from veterinarians on suspected cases of canine influenza when testing is either denied or results are inconclusive.
“Unfortunately, testing for canine influenza is cost prohibitive for many dog owners, and we aren’t receiving as many confirmed positive results as the numbers of sick dogs veterinarians are reporting at their clinics,” said Senior Veterinarian in charge of Companion Animals, Dr. Veronica Bartsch. “If a dog is symptomatic and an owner elects not to test or a test comes back negative, we’re still encouraging veterinarians to treat and advise patients for canine influenza out of an abundance of caution.”
The Board recommends the following precautions until the outbreak subsides:
Dog owners
- Avoid direct dog-to-dog contact with dogs outside of your household or dogs known to have been boarded, attended dog day-care, or visited a dog park in the last seven days.
- If your dog is sick, keep them at home, away from other animals, and call your veterinarian.
- Consider avoiding dog parks and other locations with uncontrolled dog-to-dog contact.
- Keep your distance (six feet) at places where dogs congregate like dog parks and while on walks with your dog.
- Canine influenza can also spread via contaminated surfaces, including skin and clothing. If your dog is sick or you have contact with dogs outside of your household, wash your hands and change clothes before interacting with other animals.
- Direct staff to be on alert for clinical signs.
- Immediately separate symptomatic dogs from others and contact your veterinarian. Signs of influenza include coughing, runny eyes or nose, hard swallowing or throat clearing, fever, and lethargy. Signs often appear suddenly, and a dog that appears healthy in the morning may show signs in the afternoon.
- Any dog showing signs of respiratory disease should be immediately sent home and not allowed to return to the facility for 30 days. Even a dog that appears to have recovered can continue to shed infectious virus for 30 days.
- Increase cleaning and disinfection measures and frequency. Advise staff to wash hands and clean their clothes between dog interactions.
- Consider reducing the number of dogs in play groups and keep group membership consistent.
- Screen new arrivals for upper respiratory symptoms.
ANIMAL EMERGENCY & REFFERRAL CLINICS
IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
ANIMAL EMERGENCY & REFERRAL CENTER OF MINNESOTA
AT 651-501-3766
1163 Helmo Ave North Oakdale, MN
Map and directions
ALLIED EMERGENCY VETERINARY SERVICE - EAU CLAIRE
2809 Golf Road
Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-529-5900
Hours:
24-hour Emergency and Critical Care services
ANIMAL EMERGENCY & REFERRAL CENTER OF MINNESOTA
AT 651-501-3766
1163 Helmo Ave North Oakdale, MN
Map and directions
ALLIED EMERGENCY VETERINARY SERVICE - EAU CLAIRE
2809 Golf Road
Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-529-5900
Hours:
24-hour Emergency and Critical Care services
Hills To Home is a way for you to receive your Pets food directly on your doors step. Please call if you have any questions. After you have created an account the Animal Care Center will be notified. We will be able to select the appropriate food you need for your pet. If you would like to request something specific in the general Science Diet food line please call us and we can request the food you want (example: small bite puppy or adult 7 +).
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Animal Care Center
591 Lenertz Road Hudson, WI 54016 715-386-8878 Our Veterinarian Dr. Brenda Bray DVM Dr. Abigail Engel DVM |
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday-Sunday closed |
Directions to ANIMAL CARE CENTER
I94 to Exit #4, North on Hwy 12E, West on Lenertz Road, Left in front of Eagle Storage, follow to #591
I94 to Exit #4, North on Hwy 12E, West on Lenertz Road, Left in front of Eagle Storage, follow to #591