Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) 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 Why is My Dog Not Eating? It was a scary day the day my dog, Dexter, refused to eat his breakfast. He is a Labrador – a dog that never skips breakfast, dinner, or the occasional lunch from grandma. He has a slow feeder bowl to prevent his kibbles from disappearing in under thirty seconds. He aggressively eats romaine lettuce! But […] Read More Socializing Your Dog Do you need help socializing your dog? Sara Reusche with Paws Abilities Dog Training has some great tips to help socialize your dog! Words by Sara Reusche www.paws4u.com. Drawings by Lili Chin www.doggiedrawings.net. Need help socializing your dog? Contact Paws Abilities at (507) 624-0190 or paws4umn@gmail.com. Read More My Dog Was Hit By a Car: What Should I Do? If your pet was hit by a car, this is considered a “RED” – a true emergency – on our Fast Track Triage chart. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! Administer basic first aid. If there is bleeding or […] Read More My Pet Was in Pain. Is Yours? I pride myself on being a pretty good pet owner. I’m sure many of you can relate. We provide the best food, the acupuncture treatments, the dog seat belt in the car, the boots and coats in winter. I also have the advantage of working in the best emergency and specialty center in the state (although […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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