Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode X: The Medication Mistake If your pet experiences a medication overdose or ingests your other pet’s medications, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do […] Read More Rattlesnake Bites and Pets If your pet was bitten by a venomous snake, this is considered a “RED” – or true emergency – on our Fast Track Triage chart. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! Calmly and safely move pet away from snake. […] Read More The Dark Side of Dog Parks: Bite Wounds in Dogs If your pet has severe or multiple injuries after a dog bite incident, this is considered “RED” – or a 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! Note that a small […] Read More How to Know if Your Pet is Experiencing Respiratory Distress If your pet is having difficulty breathing, 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! Remove any neck collars or facial restrictions such as muzzles. […] Read More Common Causes & Symptoms of Cardiomyopathies in Dogs & Cats Cardiomyopathies are diseases of the heart muscle, and they can affect dogs, cats, humans, and a multitude of other species. There are different types and causes of cardiomyopathies, which is why it’s important for pet parents to work with a family veterinarian or board-certified veterinary cardiologist to determine a diagnosis and treatment plan. If you […] Read More Why is My Dog Peeing Blood? Note that straining to urinate or blood in urine for a dog is considered a “YELLOW” – or semi-urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend your pet be seen by a veterinarian within 24 hours. When there is snow on the ground, it is easy to see the color of your […] Read More Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode IX | Frank the Pug and the Bladder Stone Lethargic, not eating, vomiting, large (and painful!) bladder, straining to urinate. More accurately, no urination at all – since Frank, a three-year-old Pug, hadn’t peed in twenty-four hours. These symptoms, plus Frank’s elevated kidney values on bloodwork led our emergency team to a quick diagnosis of urinary obstruction. But what was the cause of the […] Read More Five Veterinary Radiology Imaging Options for Pets Diagnostic imaging and radiology are an essential part of veterinary medicine. Imaging ties together components of the physical exam and bloodwork to provide the veterinary team with a better idea of what doesn’t look right. The types of images your veterinarian needs depend on your pet’s problem, but they may involve x-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, […] Read More Potential Mardi Gras Pet Dangers Happy Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday”! Mardi Gras is celebrated with parades, brightly colored festivals, and delicious food. Many also overindulge in a select bad habit before sacrificing that habit for the six weeks of Lent to follow. Whether you choose to bring your dog to local festivities or enjoy favorite traditional Mardi Gras dishes […] Read More Recognition and Management of Feline Idiopathic Cystitis and Urinary Obstructions in Cats If your male cat is straining to urinate or has blood in his urine, 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! Note that straining to […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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