Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) 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 review a summary of Bailey’s tips below. Puppy training can be an overwhelming experience! Whether you’re dealing […] 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 read on for a summary, which touched on the grieving process, adjusting holiday traditions, and deciding whether to foster or adopt after losing a beloved pet. Note: as of […] 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 Gift Wrap Dangers for Pets The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also comes with hidden dangers for our pets. While many pet parents are careful with holiday decorations and foods, one often overlooked risk is gift-giving! From gift wrap materials and ribbons to edible presents, these common holiday items can pose serious threats to pets. Before you […] Read More Holiday Cheer or Pet Fear? The holiday season brings joy, but it can also come with long to-do lists and added pressure for us humans. Now, imagine how our pets feel with all the hustle and bustle! With a house full of people, an amplitude of background noises, and disruptions to their routines, it’s no surprise many pets feel stressed […] Read More 5 Tips for Traveling with Non-Traditional Pets In October 2025, Martha Ruphrect, CVT, one of our talented Avian & Exotic Medicine veterinary technicians, joined us for a Facebook Live session to talk about safely transporting non-traditional pets. Whether you’re heading out on a road trip or just making a visit to the vet, Martha shared plenty of valuable tips to keep your […] Read More What to Do if Your Pet Ingests a Battery 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 Older Posts Newer Posts
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