Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) Halloween Pet Costume Safety Guide Many pet owners enjoy including their pets in the Halloween fun by purchasing pet costumes. It’s completely okay to put your pet in a costume if he/she is comfortable wearing clothing. With that being said, we have six important guidelines when it comes to pet Halloween costumes. 1. Supervision You should always monitor your pet […] Read More Pumpkin Spice: Not So Nice If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a toxic spice, 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 Parasite Prevention for Cats If you witnessed or strongly suspect your cat ingested your dog’s preventatives that contain Permethrin, these are considered “ORANGE” – or urgent cases – 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 How Does the ER Work with my Vet to Help My Pet? “But my dog just had bloodwork done two weeks ago. Can’t you get those records from my regular vet?” These words are a common refrain at the emergency veterinary hospital. Concerned pet owners ask this question of us on at least a weekly basis. And I understand why. We’re all used to human healthcare where […] Read More Lunchbox Pet Toxins If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a toxic food, 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 Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe This Labor Day Weekend Labor Day weekend is coming up! If your family plans to travel up north to the cabin, go camping, go out on the lake, or BBQ in the backyard, please keep your pet’s safety in mind! Here are eight tips on how to keep your pets safe this weekend! 1. Stay Cool While outside, your pet […] Read More Rico’s Story: The First Balloon Valvuloplasty at AERC At Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota we strive to be a state-of-the-art referral center in order to offer the very best for your pets. Our Cardiology Service has officially opened their Interventional Cath Lab, and our team can now help so many more pets with this new equipment. Dr. Michelle Rose and Dr. Robert George , our two […] Read More Xylitol: It’s Not So Sweet | Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested xylitol, 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 veterinary […] Read More 10 Tips for Boating with Dogs Many Minnesotans agree that boating is one of the best parts of summer! From fishing to water sports to a leisurely ride, life seems to be better on the lake. Boating is such an enjoyable activity that some pet owners choose to bring their dogs aboard to join in on the fun. While some dogs […] Read More Top 10 Tips for Professional Dog Walkers Dog walking is a great gig and wonderful first job. Here are the top 10 tips to help you run your dog walking business. 1. Understand the meet and greet. If you have more than one dog you’ll be walking at once, introduce them prior to your outing. The Animal Humane Society offers tips on introducing […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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