Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) 10 Vet Approved Stocking Stuffers for Your Dog Don’t forget about your dog this holiday season! Here are a few ideas for some great stocking stuffers approved by members on our team, including some options that support local Twin Cities pet businesses! 1. Canine Bil-Jac Treats Bil-Jac has a perfect sized training treats to use when teaching your dog new tricks this […] Read More 10 Common Winter Pet Hazards If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress or seizures caused by a toxin or persistent non-productive retching, these are considered “RED” – or true emergencies – on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! If […] Read More 5 Most Common Reasons for Pets to Require Emergency Surgery Here at Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota, our Surgery Service performs three to seven pre-scheduled surgeries per day, and that number doesn’t include pets in need of emergency surgery. We know any pet emergency can be a scary experience, and an unplanned surgery can be even more nerve-wrecking. To help educate pet parents […] Read More 5 Tips on How to Help Pets with Severe Injuries & Profuse Bleeding If your pet experience severe trauma (hit by car, animal attack, or severe/multiple injuries) and/or is profusely bleeding from any wound, these are considered “RED” – or true emergencies – on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows […] Read More Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XIV: Captain Morgan’s Midnight Emergency If your pet is experiencing difficulty breathing or suddenly collapses, these are considered “RED” – or true emergencies – on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! For the past week, Captain Morgan, a 10-year-old […] Read More Osteosarcoma in Pets Bone cancer is a common cancer in dogs, and approximately 85% of bone cancers are a type called osteosarcoma. This cancer most often affects large and giant breed dogs and typically arises in the long bones of the legs. How do I know if my dog has bone cancer? The first symptom of dogs with […] Read More Why is My Pet Limping? If your pet collapses, is unable to walk or get up, or experiences severe trauma, these are considered “RED” – or true emergencies – on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! If your pet […] Read More Helping Children Grieve the Loss of a Pet Everyone experiences loss in a different way, and that includes children – no matter their ages. Often, the loss of a pet is a child’s first experience with death. While a complete understanding of death can vary by child, kids are aware of the loss and grieve at their developmental level. Parents can help children […] Read More 5 Most Common Non-Toxin Pet Emergencies At Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota, our ER sees many distinct types of pet emergencies. Toxicities are one of the most common, but we also see a lot of other non-toxin pet emergencies. In July 2022, Dr. Wolf, one of our emergency veterinarians, joined us on Facebook Live to discuss the five most […] Read More Understanding GI Upset in Pets & When to Go to the ER If your pet is currently experiencing GI upset, refer to our Fast Track Triage system for the best course of action: Pets experiencing persistent or severe vomiting, appetite loss for more than 24 hours, a known foreign body ingestion causing illness, or diarrhea paired with vomiting or loss of appetite are considered “ORANGE” – or […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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