Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) Traveling with Pets for the Holidays Are you among the millions of Americans planning to travel this holiday season? Are you planning to bring your dog or cat along for the fun? If so, please consider the following recommendations to ensure that your trip goes smoothly. Should your pet stay home or go with you on the trip? Many pets make […] Read More Five Reasons Your Pet is Thankful for You Whether you have a dog, cat, fish, bird, ferret, rabbit, hamster, or any other kind of pet, there’s one thing of which you can be sure – your pet is thankful to have you! Since our pets can’t speak in the same way that we humans do, and because some pets aren’t great at showing […] Read More 5 Activities to Enjoy with Your Dog This Fall Do you have a full fall bucket list? Many Minnesotans love the fall colors, apple cider sipping, backyard bonfires, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, and more now that the weather is cooling down. But what about your dog? The best part about fall is that the weather is nice enough to let your dog enjoy some more […] Read More Safe Halloween Activities for Dogs Halloween can be a fun and exciting time! However, this is also a time when we see an increase in the number of dogs visiting the veterinary ER. Here are some dog-friendly Halloween activities and things to consider so your entire family can have a safe holiday. Homemade Halloween Pet Treats Human Halloween candy usually […] Read More Pets on the Mend: AERC’s Angel Fund It has long been a dream of the entire team at AERC to start what is commonly called an “angel fund.” An angel fund is a charitable fund, supported by donations, that helps subsidize pet care. Angel funds exist for all kinds of reasons. Some angel funds contribute money to help treat a pet for […] Read More Apple Orchard Safety for Dogs One of my favorite ways to enjoy fall in Minnesota is a trip to the Apple Orchard. Minnesotans really know how to do it right; petting zoos, corn mazes, tractor rides, and a lot of apple-centric treats. Many apple orchards welcome dogs, which makes it a great way to include the whole family! If you […] Read More Back to School Part II: Separation Anxiety Click here to read about back-to-school dangers for pets in Part I! What do Clifford, Lassie, and Skippyjon Jones have in common? They all went to school for a grand adventure. While we’d all like to bring our dogs to school with us, for some reason the teachers frown upon it. Whether you got a new puppy […] Read More Back to School Part I: Pet Safety “My dog ate my homework.” We’ve all heard that famous excuse. But is it just an excuse? I’ve learned, through both personal and professional experiences, it’s actually legitimate! When I was a kid, my Aussie ate my big brother’s math homework right off his desk. Professionally, I have seen dogs eat several types of projects. […] Read More Grieving the Loss of a Pet Losing a pet can be a lonely and heartbreaking experience. In fact, many people are surprised and confused by how devastated they feel. Some people describe a sorrow worse than when they lost a human family member. They may swear they can still hear, see, or smell their pet even after they are gone. Many […] Read More Five Tips for Keeping Your Senior Dog Slip-Free Watching a pet get old is not easy. My dog, George, was the first dog I acquired as an adult. He taught me how to parent before I had children, how to help him with his separation anxiety, and that loving a dog unconditionally means that you do so even when he’s stolen food off […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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