Root River Veterinary Center

Root River Veterinary Center Small Animal Veterinary Clinic. Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Phone: (507) 765-2117
Email: rootrivervc@gmail.com Small Animal Veterinary Services

When you don’t have an e-collar at home and you have to get creative! 😊Share tips and pics on how you’ve managed to keep...
03/06/2026

When you don’t have an e-collar at home and you have to get creative! 😊

Share tips and pics on how you’ve managed to keep your pets safe while they recover from illness or surgery 😺

The Snow Is Melting ❄️ and Revealing More Than Just Mud 🌱​This patient came in after repeated vomiting, a painful belly,...
03/06/2026

The Snow Is Melting ❄️ and Revealing More Than Just Mud 🌱

​This patient came in after repeated vomiting, a painful belly, and not eating food... she also has a history of exploring and a knack for finding "hidden treasures" in the melting snow. An ultrasound, x-rays with barium contrast study, and a pancreatitis test were used to determine the best treatment plan for this sweet dog. She fully recovered and was back to helping on the farm in no time. 🐶

​This time of year we see an increase in pets with vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and changes in appetite. The melting snow can reveal months’ worth of debris, spoiled food, bones, trash, moldy or decaying organic material, and even toxins.

​🐾 Some cases are from mild upset stomachs while others are more serious. The signs can be similar for multiple conditions such as:
• Dietary Indiscretion: Ingesting spoiled food, trash, or "thawed" organic material.
• Physical Blockages: Foreign objects or intestinal obstructions.
• Systemic Disease: Underlying issues like organ failure or endocrine disorders.
• Pancreatitis: Severe, painful inflammation often triggered by fatty "finds."
• Parasites & Infections: Puddle pathogens like Giardia or Leptospirosis.

​🔍 Diagnostics help take the guesswork out of patient care and may include:
• F***l Testing: To identify microscopic parasites and harmful bacteria.
• Bloodwork: To check hydration, organ function, and signs of systemic infection.
• Pancreatitis SNAP Test: A rapid test to see if the pancreas is inflamed.
• Ultrasound: A real-time look at the health of the internal organs.
• X-rays: To check for obvious foreign objects or gas patterns.
• Barium Study: A series of X-rays to track movement through the gut and find hidden blockages.

​If your pet isn’t acting like themselves, not eating, or has ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help keep your pets safe and healthy through every season.

🐾New Team Member Spotlight: Alex🩺Alex has a strong foundation in animal care as a 4-H alum, NICC vet tech graduate, and ...
02/24/2026

🐾New Team Member Spotlight: Alex🩺

Alex has a strong foundation in animal care as a 4-H alum, NICC vet tech graduate, and a lifelong love of animals.
Her cheerfulness and enthusiasm for veterinary medicine shines through in every part of patient care. Dental procedures have become her favorite! 🦷

We’re excited to have her on our team!💚

February is National Pet Dental Health Month!🦷Recently we treated:🐶 A young dog with a fractured tooth and retained baby...
02/18/2026

February is National Pet Dental Health Month!

🦷Recently we treated:
🐶 A young dog with a fractured tooth and retained baby teeth
🐱 A young cat with painful gingivostomatitis
🐕 A senior dog with severe dental disease requiring extractions
🐕 A senior dog for his yearly routine dental cleaning and x-rays
🐶 A dog with persistent bad breath that was not dental disease at all, but an oral tumor!

Pets should have a dental exam by a veterinarian if there are signs of persistent bad breath, drooling, or changes in eating or chewing habits.
Dental disease often develops out of sight. Pets are remarkably good at hiding discomfort, and appetite alone is not a reliable indicator of oral health.
Routine dental evaluations help us identify problems early and keep pets healthy.

📞 Call us to schedule a dental exam. Ask about 10% off dental cleaning offered year-round when scheduled within 30 days of a physical exam.

Notice:We will be closing early at 3:00 PM on Friday, February 13, 2026.Normal hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) will resume on ...
02/09/2026

Notice:
We will be closing early at 3:00 PM on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Normal hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) will resume on Monday, February 16, 2026.

We appreciate your understanding.

🧊Cold Weather Pet Care🐾🥶Brrr! Temperatures are extremely cold this week. Monitor your pets closely and contact your vete...
01/22/2026

🧊Cold Weather Pet Care🐾

🥶Brrr! Temperatures are extremely cold this week. Monitor your pets closely and contact your veterinarian if you notice signs of frostbite, antifreeze ingestion, hypothermia, or any other cold related injury.

🔗For more information on caring for your pets during cold weather, check out this article from the American Veterinary Medical Association.

https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/cold-weather-animal-safety

We're wrapping up 2025 feeling incredibly thankful! Thank you all for the treats, cards, and kindness shared with our te...
12/31/2025

We're wrapping up 2025 feeling incredibly thankful!
Thank you all for the treats, cards, and kindness shared with our team!
We're so grateful to care for your pets and be part of such a generous community.
Wishing everyone and your pets a wonderful 2026✨️🐾

Due to blizzard conditions we will be opening at 10 am tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding!
12/28/2025

Due to blizzard conditions we will be opening at 10 am tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding!

12/25/2025

We wish all of you and your pets a very Merry Christmas and Happy Pawlidays from all of us at Root River Veterinary Center 🎄🐾

Allied Emergency Veterinary Services is open through the holidays if your pet is in need of urgent medical care #507-90...
12/15/2025

Allied Emergency Veterinary Services is open through the holidays if your pet is in need of urgent medical care #507-900-5600

𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 to all of our wonderful clients and their pets!🎄To celebrate the season, we're giving away pet first aid...
12/10/2025

𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 to all of our wonderful clients and their pets!

🎄To celebrate the season, we're giving away pet first aid kit supplies 𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘴 a fun toy for your favorite dog or cat!🎁 🐾

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Interesting case of the week!Owner noticed that Copper was sneezing and pawing at his face after coming home from a hunt...
12/09/2025

Interesting case of the week!

Owner noticed that Copper was sneezing and pawing at his face after coming home from a hunting trip last weekend.

We sedated him and used a small scope to look inside his nostril and found quite the surprise! A 13 cm (over 5 inches!) long hard plant stem. Needless to say Copper is feeling much more comfortable after his visit 😊

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212 Saint Anthony Street S
Preston, MN
55965

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(507) 765-2117

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