Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XII: I Spy Something in Charlie’s Eye Ocular health is an important part of a pet’s overall health. Vision loss, squinting, and/or green-yellow discharge, are all common signs that a pet should seek veterinary care within 24 hours to identify the source of pain and prevent severe eye disease. Eye injuries can progress quickly, so when Charlie, a six-year-old Shih Tzu/Poodle […] Read More What To Do If You See a Pet in a Hot Car in Minnesota If your pet is experiencing severe heat stress or a heat stroke (symptoms include lethargy, vomiting, difficulty breathing, collapse, or a high rectal temperature) – 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 […] Read More Four Concerns for Your Pet’s Skin This Summer If your pet is experiencing an allergic reaction, burns, or ear/skin infections, symptoms may vary in severity: Difficulty breathing or severe burn wounds 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 4 Subtle Signs Your Pet is in Pain Assessing pain in pets can be challenging, even for experienced veterinary professionals. While pets cannot grade their pain on a scale of 1-10, they can communicate discomfort in other ways. If you notice your pet displaying any of these four subtle signs of pain, don’t overlook them! 1. Decreased Appetite Pets often eat less when […] Read More Dry Eye in Pets If your pet is squinting, has eye discharge, or has a significantly swollen eye, these are considered a “YELLOW” – or semi-urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend having your pet evaluated by your family veterinarian, a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist, or local animal emergency hospital within 24 hours. Call ahead of […] Read More Debunking Pet Cancer Myths Cancer. This topic can be sensitive, as well as confusing and frightening. Additionally, there are many misconceptions and misunderstandings about cancer in pets. Back in April 2022, Dr. Keller, one of our Oncology Service’s board-certified veterinary oncologists, joined us on Facebook Live to discuss these common myths and provide an idea of what it’s like […] Read More When Chronic Diseases Go South | Pet Health If your pet is experiencing difficulty breathing, multiple seizures within 24 hours, inability to walk or stand, or collapse, these are considered “RED” – or true emergencies – on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect […] Read More Fourth of July Pet Dangers On the Fourth of July, we may celebrate independence, but don’t give your pets the freedom to do whatever they want for this summer holiday! From potential toxins to hazards and dangers, it’s important for pet parents to have a plan to keep pets safe from these Fourth of July pet dangers! 1. Heat On […] Read More Top 10 Summer Pet Toxins If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress or seizures caused by a toxin, this is considered a “RED” – or true emergency – 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 you witnessed or […] Read More 10 Must-Have’s for Your Rabbit’s First Aid Kit One of the best ways a pet parent can prepare ahead for a pet emergency is by having a pet first aid kit. We have a list of first aid must-have’s for dogs and cats here, and now here’s one for rabbits! Remember that first aid should only be undertaken until such time as your […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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