Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) Grape and Raisin Toxicity in Pets If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested grapes, raisins, or Zante currants, 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 First Aid Kits for Pets Just as you might keep a first aid kit for you and your family in your home, it’s also a smart idea to keep one for your favorite four-legged furry friend! It is recommended to have these kits where you and your pet enjoy each other’s company. The size and components of each kit can […] Read More Rubbed the Right Way: Benefits of Pet Massage Most dogs love to be petted! Belly rubs and ear scratches-what’s not to like? But how about a massage? Massage is “touch with intent” and is one of the oldest healing arts. Massage therapists use their hands to create various forms of movement and pressure which improves one’s health and well-being. As humans, we know […] Read More Do I Really Need to Give My Dog Heartworm Medication? Spring is here! And with spring comes heartworm season. Your vet may be encouraging you to get your dog heartworm tested, and you may be ready to start your dog on preventatives. We’ve all heard about heartworms for years and have faithfully used preventatives, but in the northern U.S., you may have yet to meet […] Read More How to Introduce Your Pet to Your New Baby While many of us want our pets and children to instantly fall in love, that’s not often realistic. Relationships take time to build, and we want to help ensure that the one between your pet and your baby gets off on the right foot! First things first, though! It goes without saying, but we’ll say […] Read More Five Things You Didn’t Know Were Toxic to Pets If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a toxic item, 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 Cold Medicines That Can Poison Your Pet If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested human medications, 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 […] Read More 5 Winter Activities to Enjoy with Your Dogs It’s getting colder in Minnesota and we’ve already had a few snowy days. During this time of the year, it can be difficult to stick to your dog’s exercise routine. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to have fun with your dog during these cold, winter months. Here are five activities for you and your […] Read More 5 Thanksgiving Pet Dangers Happy Thanksgiving! We know everyone’s favorite part of this holiday is the food. Turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, gravy, pumpkin pie…Sorry, didn’t mean to make your mouth water! With all of these delicious foods on the table, it’s no wonder our pets get tempted. With that being said, it’s important for pet owners to […] Read More Trick or Treat: How to Prevent Your Pet from Getting into Halloween Candy During the Halloween season, we see an increase in emergency cases that involve pets getting into trick-or-treating bags. These ER visits are 100% preventable! So, how can you prevent a trip to the pet ER this Halloween? Here are a few tips: 1. Keep Candy Out of Your Pet’s Reach Keep all Halloween candy stashes […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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