Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) What to Do if Your Pet is Choking If your pet experienced a choking episode or is still actively choking and struggling to breathe, 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! One quiet […] Read More Rabbit and Rodent Dentistry Tips To celebrate Pet Dental Health Month, we hosted a Facebook Live event in February 2025 with Dr. Andrew Bean, DVM, MPH, CPH, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal Practice) from our Avian & Exotic Medicine Service. Dr. Bean shared valuable dentistry tips for rabbit and rodent pet owners. You can watch the replay here or read a […] Read More Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XXII: Nova’s Not-So-Purrrfect Landing Stairs. They may seem like just another part of everyday life, but they can quickly become a serious hazard—both for humans and our pets. A sudden slip, misstep, or unexpected tumble can lead to injuries that require immediate medical care. Unfortunately, Nova, a 1-year-and-10-month-old gray tabby, discovered just how dangerous the stairs could be when […] Read More Common Endocrine Disorders of Dogs and Cats Endocrine disorders occur when your dog’s or cat’s body produces or releases hormones improperly. These imbalances can cause various clinical signs and affect your pet’s overall health. Here’s an overview of the three most common endocrine disorders in dogs and cats, along with tips to help you recognize the signs early and get your pet […] Read More Life-Saving Blood Transfusions for Pets If your pet experienced a severe trauma 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 to expect you! Most people are familiar […] Read More Tips for Puppy Training: Make Life Easier for You and Your Pup In January of 2025, Bailey Stickney, CPDT-KA, FFCP, CCUI, KPA-CTP, from Paws Abilities Dog Training, joined us on Facebook Live in honor of National Dog Training Month to discuss some great training tips for puppy parents. You can watch the replay of the video or review a summary of Bailey’s tips below. Puppy training can […] Read More Outdoor Winter Safety Tips for Active Dogs If your pet is experiencing severe symptoms of hypothermia, 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! Please see our Fast Track Triage chart at […] Read More AERC’s Top 10 Blogs of 2024 Each year, we’re proud to provide Twin Cities pet parents—and beyond—with educational, fun, and engaging blog articles on a wide range of pet-related topics. As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the blogs that made the biggest impact this year. With 47 new blogs published in 2024, here’s our annual […] Read More Pet Loss with The Bridge Between In December 2024, we had the opportunity to chat with Joan Corbett from The Bond Between about their pet loss support group, The Bridge Between. You can watch the replay video for the full conversation, or read on for a summary, which touched on the grieving process, adjusting holiday traditions, and deciding whether to foster […] Read More No Holiday Ham for Pets If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a large amount of ham, 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 […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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