Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) How Do I Help My Pet Lose Weight? We’ve all heard the statistic, but if you haven’t, here it is – roughly 53% of dogs and 58% of cats in the U.S. are fat or obese. The sad fact is that those pets are at increased risk for serious disorders like diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and cancer. You might even have […] Read More Rubbed the Right Way: The 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 Earth Day: Go Green with Your Pets Earth Day, April 22, was founded in 1970 by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson. Nelson proposed Earth Day as an opportunity for American citizens to speak out about their concerns regarding the environment. He hoped that people would speak loudly enough to impact government decisions. Twenty million people attended festivities across the nation on the first […] Read More 5 Activities to Enjoy with Your Dog this Spring Here in Minnesota, we’re not sure when winter will end, but we’re hopeful that spring is just around the corner! From slushy snow to rain to mud to some sun, we know it’s difficult to plan ahead during this time of unpredictable weather. So what activities can you and your dog enjoy this spring? Here […] Read More Flea Facts for Fido Spring is coming! Warmer weather means that flea eggs can hatch and become a serious problem in your home and on your pets. During the brief warm up at the end of February, I have already seen a dog with fleas this spring! With that being said, here’s what pet owners need to know about […] Read More Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Dog Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Do you know what you’re going to get your sweetheart? Maybe you’ve thought ahead and have the cards, dinner reservations, and flowers all prepared for the people you love – but what about your other sweetheart? The one who’s there for you daily? The one who loves you unconditionally? […] Read More 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 Older Posts Newer Posts
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