Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) Shelties & the Lance Tooth: Understanding this Genetic Tooth Abnormality Shetland Sheepdogs, or Shelties, are fluffy, lovable dogs who look like smaller Collies. If you are a Sheltie owner or fan, you may have heard the news about a recent discovery of the genetic cause of the “lance tooth”, a tooth abnormality commonly found in Shelties, and how it relates to body size. Here is […] Read More Can My Pet Eat Nuts? If your pet is showing signs of pancreatitis (vomiting, decrease in appetite, decrease in energy, abdominal pain, and diarrhea), this is considered an “orange” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. Your pet should be seen by your family veterinarian or animal emergency hospital within 12 hours. Always call ahead so […] Read More Pancreatitis in Pets: What Pet Owners Need to Know Pancreatitis is a very common disease, especially in dogs, yet many pet owners aren’t familiar with it until it happens to their own pet. This disease can be dangerous, which is why it’s important for all pet owners to know about it, as well as its symptoms and risks, prior to an emergency situation. So, […] Read More How Can I Tell When My Exotic Pet is Sick? It’s a tragically common scenario in exotic pet medicine: the pet’s parent tells me that my patient’s symptoms (no appetite and not moving around much) just started yesterday. Before that, it was normal. Then I do my physical exam. I discover the bird’s prominent keel bone sticking far out beyond its emaciated breast muscles. The […] Read More Dear Veterinary Technicians: An Open Letter from an Emergency Veterinarian Dear Veterinary Technicians, Thank you for caring for our pets and the pets of so many others. That may seem like a small thing to thank you for, but it encompasses so much. You make your patients comfortable – injections seem exciting (or at least not so scary) and blood draws turn into cuddles and […] Read More 5 Reasons to Immediately Bring Your Dog to the ER If you missed our 7 Reasons to Immediately Bring Your Cat to the ER, click here! Now, for the dog owners! Deciding if your dog needs to be seen through an emergency vet can be difficult. Here are a few of the most common reasons to immediately bring your dog to an emergency animal hospital: […] Read More Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival Episode III: The Mysterious Case of Claude the Chihuahua The Case: Claude, one-year-old Chihuahua, brought to AERC’s Emergency Service in the middle of the night. His mom reports he was squatting to urinate, only producing a few drops or no urine at all, and then he would cry out in pain. (CLUE ONE) Claude’s Treatment During his initial exam, our team immediately noticed Clause […] Read More 7 Reasons to Immediately Bring Your Cat to the ER There are many reasons to consider scheduling a visit with your family veterinarian. Maybe your pet is losing weight for no obvious reason, their appetite has grown picky, or they’re due for an annual exam and bloodwork. These are all important reasons to see your family veterinarian, but they don’t necessarily warrant a trip to […] Read More My Dog Can’t Walk: Sudden Paralysis in Dogs If your pet is suddenly unable to walk or get up, this is considered “RED” – 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! To transport a pet with a suspected […] Read More Can I Give My Dog and Cat Dairy Products? In many cases, a pet ingesting dairy products does not warrant a visit to the vet – just be prepared for your pet to possibly have gas, diarrhea, and vomiting. That said, your pet may need to be seen if: Your pet begins to have a severe allergic reaction that causes respiratory distress. This is […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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