Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) Common Thanksgiving Foods That are Dangerous to Pets Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings family and friends together. But this holiday can be very dangerous- and we’re not talking about the carbs! Holiday feasts are full of foods that are dangerous to pets. Below is a list of common Thanksgiving foods that can be toxic or hazardous to your pets. 1. […] Read More Does My Pet Have Diabetes? Have you observed an increase in the amount of times your pet is drinking and urinating? Is he also losing weight, despite a good appetite? These aren’t usually normal, age-related changes. If you notice these changes, it’s time to see your family veterinarian and find out whether or not your pet has diabetes. What is […] Read More How to Help Your Senior Pet Age Gracefully Our pets are living longer lives these days! Because of this, it’s important to make some changes to help our pets age gracefully and with dignity: 1. Regular Vet Visits An aging body changes more quickly than a young one which is why older pets require regular and more frequent visits to the vet. During […] Read More Chronic Vomiting In Cats If your pet is persistently vomiting or is vomiting paired with diarrhea, these are considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend having your pet evaluated by your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital within 12 hours. Call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team […] Read More Mushroom Toxicity in Pets If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested toxic wild mushrooms, 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. […] Read More General Post-Operative Care for Pets We know it can be intimidating bringing your pet home after a surgical procedure. Don’t worry! Below we have addressed the five things you need to know for successful at-home care after surgery. 1. Activity Restriction Most animals’ activity will need to be restricted for 10-14 days after surgery while the incision heals. This means […] Read More 10 Gifts Under $50 for the Vet Tech in Your Life While we appreciate our amazing veterinary technicians all year-round, National Veterinary Technician Week is our chance to really spoil these hardworking individuals that keep our clinics going! Do you have a special vet tech in your life? Perhaps your spouse, family member, or best friend is a vet tech all-star. Help us celebrate veterinary technicians […] Read More Can My Pet Eat Pumpkin? It’s pumpkin spice season! Colorful leaves, cool temperatures, Halloween and all things pumpkin flavored — pies, lattes, ice cream, bread, pancakes, and even beer. As you indulge in this season’s pumpkin treats, you may wonder if your pet can indulge as well. Pumpkin is frequently touted as a healthy dietary supplement for dogs and cats, […] Read More Why Does My Dog Shed in Autumn? Finding dog hair everywhere? Feel like you’re constantly getting out the vacuum? Tis the season for dog shedding! A dog’s hair cycle timing is directly influenced by the amount of daylight hours which is why many dogs go through a shed as the seasons change. Now that it’s autumn in Minnesota, our dogs are shedding […] Read More Is My Dog Losing Her Hearing? Is your dog barking excessively, sleeping more, not listening to your commands, or starting to have accidents in the house? These are all signs that she could be losing her hearing. Dogs that cannot hear (and therefore cannot respond to verbal commands) can seem like their behavior is changing, when in fact they are just […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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