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Pets age much faster than humans. At only 1 year old your pet's age in human years ranges from a teenager to a 20-something depending on species and breed. And the older your pet is the faster they age! By the age of 7 pet years, your pet is already beginning their senior years!
 The fact that pets age faster also means that diseases and problems develop faster. This means it is especially important to bring them in for biannual exams. Even pets that appear normal can have an underlying problem that may only be detected during an examination or diagnostic screening by your veterinarian.
Twice a year wellness exams with your veterinarian can help diagnose, treat, and prevent health problems BEFORE they become life threatening. These biannual exams also provide you the opportunity to discuss nutrition, behavior, and other concerns with your vet.
Besides biannual examinations for your pet, it is also important to contact us if you notice any changes in your pet's eating, drinking, sleeping, grooming, or playing habits, or any unexplained changes in weight, urination, defecation, or behavior.
By meeting with your vet on a biannual basis you can help your pet live a longer, healthier life!
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Help Carver Lake Raise Money for Homeless Animals! |
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Carver Lake Veterinary Center and friends will be walking at the Walk for Animals to raise money for the local animal shelters on Saturday, May 5th. There are 2 walks taking place, one in Golden Valley and one in St. Paul.
 If you would like to join Carver Lake's team at the St. Paul walk please click here. It is a great event for all animals lovers. Plus, it raises money for homeless animals. We hope you will join us. If you are unable to join us, but would like to support our team click here to contribute.
Thank you for all of your support! In previous years Carver Lake's team has consisted of employees, family, friends, clients, and of course plenty of dogs! Last year we had over 20 people on our team and raised almost $3,000! With your help we hope to surpass both of those goals this year.
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On May 14th, 2007, Carver Lake will be welcoming Dr. Kelly  Griffin to our team of veterinarians. We are very excited for her to join us and hope that you will take a moment to come and meet her.
Dr. Griffin earned her degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota - College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to that she attended Concordia college in Moorhead and graduated with a double major in Biology and Environmental Studies.
While in Vet School Dr. Griffin was active in many of the student organizations and frequently received awards and scholarships for her hard work and dedication to the field.
When Dr. Kelly Griffin is not at Carver Lake she can be found spending time with her husband and their 4 year old daughter. The Griffin family enjoys backpacking, hiking, and playing a variety of sports together. They also own a Great Dane named Onyx, and 2 mischievous cats named Mr. Boe Jangles and Gus.
Dr. Griffin will be available for appointments starting on Monday, June 4th. She is looking forward to providing you and your pets with the same quality care that you have come to expect from our Carver Lake team. |
Receptionist Kari Gets Married!! |
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On Saturday, April 14th, Carver Lake and friends joined Receptionist Kari as she married her fiance Justin.
The ceremony was beautiful and very touching. Kari looked like a princess as she walked down the aisle.
Following the ceremony we enjoyed a wonderful dinner with the happy couple, followed by a fun night of dancing.
We are all so happy for Kari and Justin and wish them all the best as they begin this journey together.
Learn more about Kari here.
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