Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) Eight Things to Know about Adopting a Puppy in Minnesota Is your family looking to add a canine member? You may be asking yourself, “Where can I adopt/buy/get a puppy?” Having worked in veterinary clinics for over three decades, I have seen puppies come from a lot of different sources—some better than others. Here’s what you need to know before you start looking! Puppy mills, […] Read More 15 Holiday Movies to Watch with Your Pets on New Year’s Eve The New Year is almost here! How will you spend your New Year’s Eve? In our opinion, there is no better way to ring in the New Year than by cuddling with your pets and watching a holiday movie! We want our furry family members to enjoy the movies too so here’s a list of […] Read More Oakdale’s Growing Part II Did you miss Part I? Read it here! So much has happened in the last three months! We can hardly believe the progress that has been made on our clinic expansion. All of the walls are up, and all of the windows are installed. The roof is in and has been shingled. The exterior stone […] Read More 15 Gift Ideas for the Dog or Cat Lover in Your Life | Holiday Gift Guide One of the most stressful aspects of the holiday season is buying gifts for your loved ones. Everyone wants to achieve the title of “Best Gift Giver” but it can sometimes be difficult year after year. That’s where we come in to help! Here are 15 perfect gifts for the pet lover in your life! […] Read More 4 Things You Need to Know Before Bringing Your Dog Holiday Shopping If you’re anything like me, you have yet to start your holiday shopping. Last year, I stopped shopping online at national chain stores in favor of shopping at small, local businesses. Other than having to leave the cozy warmth of my house, shopping local was no sacrifice. We are fortunate to have many great shopping […] Read More Christmas Tree Safety for Pets It’s time to get out the holiday décor! While decorating the house is a fun tradition for many families, we must remind pet owners that a festive Christmas tree may lead to a few potential pet dangers. Placement and Securing the Tree Placing your tree in a corner and securing it to the wall or […] Read More 10 Life Lessons I Learned from My Pets This is the time of year many of us think about what we are thankful for. We take the time to appreciate our blessings and those we share our lives with. As a lifelong animal lover who has shared my home and my heart with many wonderful creatures, I am grateful for animals and I […] Read More What Pet Owners Need To Know About Diabetes Mellitus The Disease: In Diabetes Mellitus, the pancreas does not make enough insulin. Insulin carries glucose (sugar) from the blood stream into cells for energy. Lacking insulin, glucose stays in the blood stream, causing high blood sugar, and the cells in the body can’t use glucose for energy. Dogs and cats with diabetes mellitus will commonly […] Read More The Senior Class: Enriching the Lives of Our Silver-Muzzled Dogs Pt II If you haven’t read Part I yet, click here! Never Too Old to Learn Even though you may have “retired” your dog from high-impact activities or activities that require more endurance and focus, it’s important to keep her stimulated to help maintain canine cognition. Take the case of Michelle and Winnie – a 13-year-old coonhound. Michelle […] Read More The Senior Class: Enriching the Lives of Our Silver-Muzzled Dogs Pt. I I have been blessed by having two amazing teachers in my life – my senior dogs – who have taught me that getting old doesn’t mean giving up fun. Even though they move more slowly – so do I – and take more time getting started in the morning, they still look forward to every time […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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