Dean Knudson decided to become a veterinarian after watching one of his horses being treated by the family vet. While growing up he raised cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, and horses, but it was the bond with his family's dogs and cats that led him to pursue a career in small animal medicine. After studying zoology and microbiology at North Dakota State University, Dean attended Iowa State University, receiving his veterinary degree in 1986.
Dean has a depth of experience in small animal medicine, including general practice, emergency, and critical care medicine, practice management, relief practice and consulting. He served as medical director of Pineview Animal Hospital in Sunrise, FL and Hillcrest Animal Hospital in Hudson.
Dean has a depth of experience in small animal medicine, including general practice, emergency, and critical care medicine, practice management, relief practice and consulting. He served as medical director of Pineview Animal Hospital in Sunrise, FL and Hillcrest Animal Hospital in Hudson.
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Both docs are fantastic. Check-ups are easy and thorough - the docs are super knowledgeable and non-judgemental. They are compassionate and supportive during the most difficult of decisions. The vet techs are also amazing. Exceedingly patient with my high energy/ anxious dog's nail trims - all 100lbs of him, slobbering, flailing, fur-flying, whining - it's no big deal for them.
Dental Care
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Does your dog or cat have less-than-sweet smelling breath? It could be due to a buildup of plaque, tartar, or calculus on his/her teeth, which can contribute to other health complications as they age. Poor dental health can actually take time off of your pet's life and can cause substantial discomfort and illness.
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If your pet has an after-hours medical emergency please call the Animal Emergency and Referral Center in Oakdale, MN at 651-501-3766 for immediate care. AERC is a 24-hour emergency facility that can care for your pet immediately, and they offer an exceptional standard of care. Please visit their web page for directions or more information - the link for directions and contact number is here: Animal Emergency and Referral Center.
Final Care
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Saying goodbye to your special friend can be very difficult. If you would like a consultation about this difficult decision we can set aside a time to bring your pet and discuss quality of life questions with our doctor. We are here to help you say goodbye and will make you and your pet as comfortable as possible during this very hard moment.
Laboratory
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When your pet is ill it can be important to get answers as soon as possible. Our in-house laboratory allows us to get the answers you need right away - chemistry, complete blood counts, urinalysis, fecal testing, microscopy, and more. Our Heska blood analyzers are accurate and fast, usually having results in 20 minutes or less!
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