Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) Caring for Those Who Care for Pets: Oakdale’s Open House Party Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us at our Caring for Those Who Care for Pets event! We had so much fun with nosework demos, cart rides, K9 demo, face painting, balloon art, a bounce house, food trucks, bundt cakes, and some furry friends! The most exciting part of our event was […] Read More Picnic Dangers for Dogs If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested something toxic, 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. If […] Read More Should I Make My Dog Vomit at Home? I did an Internet search on “how to make a dog vomit” and the results were shocking! You truly can find anything on the Internet. The scary part of this Internet adventure is the advice I found could poison your pet! The act of making your pet vomit at home (aka inducing vomiting or inducing […] Read More Pet Safety Tips for Memorial Day Part II Don’t miss our first three pet safety tips for Memorial Day weekend in Part I! Heatstroke Prevention Humans are able to stay cool by sitting in the shade, grabbing a drink of cold water, or swimming in the pool. Our pets don’t have that same control. They rely on us to help them stay cool and […] Read More Pet Safety Tips for Memorial Day Part I Memorial Day is around the corner! Whether you are planning to attend a parade, head out on the water, or soak up the sun, it is important to keep your pets safe! Here are a few pet safety tips to keep in mind this Memorial Day weekend: Traveling When traveling by land, be sure to […] Read More Oakdale’s Growing Part III Those of you who drive by our clinic on a regular basis have expressed surprise at the (mostly) finished expansion project we started last September! D.J. Kranz Co., Inc. did a great job making sure the new construction tied in seamlessly with the old construction. In fact, from the outside, you can’t even tell that the portion […] Read More Run, Leap, Splash Part III: Dog Dock Diving Conditioning If you have not read Part I, click here to learn about dog dock diving. Then check out Part II to learn about training your dog for the sport! It’s important to maintain a well-conditioned dog when competing in dock diving. Remember, dogs don’t always have the muscles to do endurance swimming. They may have weak core muscles, causing […] Read More Run, Leap, Splash Part II: How to Train for Dog Dock Diving If you haven’t read Part I yet, click here to learn more about dog dock diving, and see if it might be a good fit for your dog! Because dock diving is a high-intensity sport, dog owners should consult with a family veterinarian prior to beginning training. Once the veterinarian gives the green light, training can begin! […] Read More Common 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 Run, Leap, Splash Part I: What is Dog Dock Diving? A giant pool and a dog. This may seem like a natural fit, especially for dogs that love jumping off the dock into the cool, semi-opaque water to chase after a ball. The rapidly growing sport of dock diving trains dogs to run the length of a dock and leap out into a clear pool […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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