Brookdale Animal Hospital, P.A.

3000 Brookdale Drive

Brooklyn Park, MN 55444 US

763-560-6906

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Adding a pet to your family is a big decision especially when you have children. Please read on to learn more about tips and ideas to consider when adding a pet to your family. 

  • Pet Therapy
    Category: Living With Your Pet, Children and Pets

    If you have a child who is struggling, pet therapy for children is a proven therapy treatment that works for a variety of conditions. Your child will likely respond very well to an emotional support animal. Your veterinarian can offer more information about this form of treatment, too. What is Pet Therapy

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  • Advantages & Benefits
    Category: Living With Your Pet, Children and Pets

    If you’re still on the fence about getting a pet for your child, you should know that there are many benefits of owning a pet for children. Of course, there are responsibilities and other aspects of pet ownership that need to be considered. Owning a pet is a big decision. But there are definitely more

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  • Introductions
    Category: Living With Your Pet, Children and Pets

    Bringing an animal home to become a member of your family is certainly an exciting time. However, you want to be careful when your new cat or dog first meets your kids. Here are a few of our best tips on how to introduce new pets to children in a way that fosters a bond from the very start. Have Plenty

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    • Exotics
      • Amphibians
      • Birds
      • Reptiles
        • Lizards
        • Turtles
    • Small Mammals
      • Ferrets
      • Rabbits
      • Domesticated Animals
        • Prairie Dogs
      • Pocket Pets
        • Chinchillas
        • Guinea Pigs
        • Hamsters
        • Hedgehogs
        • Rats
    • Livestock
      • Cows
      • Donkeys, Horses & Mules
      • Goats
      • Pigs
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    • Equine
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Monday:

8:30 am

5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am

5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am

5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am

5:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am

5:00 pm

Saturday:

8:00 am

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  • "Great people who really really love your fur babies! Recommend them highly.
    Dr. Renee is AWESOME!"
    Sherri H. Brooklyn Park, MN

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    November Newsletter: What Causes Cataracts in Cats and How Are They Treated?

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    November Newsletter: How to Celebrate National Senior Pet Month

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    October Newsletter: The Importance of Daily Dog Walks

    This simple form of exercise could make your dog one happy pup. ...

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    October Newsletter: How to Care for Your Pets When They Are Teething

    Wondering what you can do to help your teething pet? ...

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    September Newsletter: The Importance of Core Vaccines for Dogs

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    September Newsletter: Dry Food vs. Wet Food: Which is Better for Your Cat?

    Should you buy dry food for your cat or is wet food better? ...

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    Does Your Cat Have a Grooming Problem?

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    August Newsletter: How Spaying or Neutering Your Pet Can Prevent Health Problems

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