Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) 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 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 Older Posts Newer Posts
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