Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) Top 5 Things Pet Owners Need to Know about Periodontal Disease The term periodontal translates to perio which means “around” and odontal which means “tooth”. Periodontal disease is the loss of the support structures around teeth, such as gums, jaw bones, ligaments, and tooth sockets. This is caused by oral bacteria, plaque, and tartar that lead to inflammation. Often, periodontal disease results in chronic pain and […] Read More How to Tell if Your Pet Has Ingested a Foreign Body If you know or strongly suspect your pet ingested a foreign body that is causing illness, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend having your pet see your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital within the next 12 hours. Please call ahead of […] Read More Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode VIII | A Mother’s Intuition In April 2020, Niko, a 3-year-old German Shepherd, had been a completely healthy dog, but out of nowhere, trouble came. That evening started like any other – Niko ate his dinner normally and seemed fine. But about an hour after he ate his dinner, he began to retch several times without producing anything. Immediately, a […] Read More Corneal Ulcers in Dogs and Cats Eye injuries can progress quickly. Urgent evaluation is recommended if your pet develops squinting, redness, and yellow-green discharge. In some cases, these symptoms indicate the presence of a corneal ulcer. While simple ulcers are often managed by your family veterinarian, more complicated cases may require referral to a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist. Here’s a breakdown of […] Read More AERC’s Top 10 Blogs of 2021 It may be 2022, but we’re taking a look back at 2021. It’s become an annual tradition for us to compile a list of our most popular blogs from the past year, and this year is no different! So, with that being said, here are our top ten blogs of 2021! 10. The Importance of […] Read More 10 New Year’s Eve Pet Dangers Whether you’ll be at home curled up on the couch with a movie, hosting a get-together, or going out, it’s important to take a few extra precautions to keep your pets safe this New Year’s Eve. After all, no one wants to ring in the new year with a sick pet. Join us as we count down the ten most common […] Read More 5 Most Common Pet Surgeries at AERC Every day, our Surgery Service performs a variety of pet surgeries! From scheduled procedures to emergency situations, our patients keep us on our toes! Understandably so, many of our clients are curious to know which surgeries we do the most and why these procedures are needed by our pets. So, we decided to share the list of […] Read More Neurological Problems in Pets: Steps to a Diagnosis When a pet owner suspects that a pet has a neurologic disease, it can be a very scary time. However, remember that even if neurologic signs are severe, they don’t necessarily correlate with your pet’s ability to get better! For pets facing possible neurologic problems, the best way pet parents can begin to help is to work with a veterinary team to […] Read More Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode VII | The ER Tale of Ed the Rabbit CHAPTER ONE Once upon a time, there was a kind-hearted rabbit named Ed. This four-year-old Holland Lop had quite the adventure at Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota’s emergency room with an unlikely hero that reminds us all of the magical power of diagnostic testing. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves! Young Ed’s tale doesn’t begin in our ER. One day, Ed’s human noticed he wasn’t his usual, hoppy self. He […] Read More Nutmeg Toxicity in Dogs & Cats If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested nutmeg, 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 next. If veterinary […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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