Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) Doggie Depot 2018 Cover image and above image by AERC. All other images by KME Photography. On Saturday, January 27th, we participated in St. Paul Winter Carnival’s Doggie Depot at Union Depot. Thousands of dog parents and their dogs came out to enjoy this day! We loved meeting as many of them as we could at our booth! Thanks to Union Depot […] Read More The Edward Effect Eddie the German Shepherd has touched a lot of hearts at AERC. He has had a rough start in his two to three years of life, and he has benefitted from the collaborative work of several specialty services at our clinic (surgery, internal medicine, emergency, radiology, cardiology, and dentistry!) in an attempt to get him […] Read More 5 Ways to Volunteer with Your Pets this Year As we begin a new year, it may be on your New Year’s Resolutions list to volunteer more. What’s better than volunteering? Volunteering with your pet of course! So what can you and your pet do together to make a difference? Here are a few ideas: 1. Therapy Animal Team Become a registered therapy animal […] Read More Alcohol Poisoning in Pets | Pet Toxins If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested alcohol or alcohol-soaked foods, 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 do next. […] Read More 5 Common Holiday Plants That Are Toxic to Pets If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a toxic plant, 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 Common Holiday Emergencies for Pets It seems like pet emergencies always happen at the worst times! During the holiday season when there are family gatherings, visitors and decorations are just a couple of the many reasons for a pet emergency to develop. Below is a list of common holiday emergencies seen in the pet ER and tips to prevent them […] Read More Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested Vitamin D supplements, 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 No Bread Dough for Fido: Understanding Bread Dough Poisoning in Dogs If your pet ingested yeast dough and is experiencing severe symptoms of stomach rupture (ie: distended abdomen or unproductive retching), 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 […] Read More Flying with Fido: Tips for Traveling by Plane with Your Dog Air travel can be stressful, especially if you’re a dog. If you’re planning a plane trip with your four-legged family member, be sure to plan ahead. Here are some tips to help the trip go smoothly: Image Source: furandfeathers.info Check out the links below for additional traveling with your dog resources: Traveling with Pets for the Holidays […] Read More A Baking Guide to Homemade Dog Treats 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 Older Posts Newer Posts
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