Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) The Eight Things You Need to Know if Your Dog Has Seizures: Part 1 If your pet is experiencing active seizures, cluster seizures, or status epilepticus, these are considered “RED” – or true emergencies – 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 to expect you! Note that a single seizure that […] Read More Autumn Hazards for Pets: Rat and Mouse Poisons If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested rodenticides, this is considered a “YELLOW” – or semi-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 veterinary […] Read More Why Should I Adopt a Senior Pet? November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Many pet owners and prospective pet owners can’t wait to adopt a cute puppy, but there are many adoptable pets that get overlooked because they are seniors. Rescues like Grey Face Rescue & Retirement focus on these pets that may otherwise fall between the cracks. Grey Face is a non-profit, […] Read More Should I Get Pet Insurance for My Pet? Studies indicate that 1% or less of dogs and cats in the U.S. are insured. Veterinarians would like to see those numbers increase for several reasons: Studies show that pet owners with insured pets comply with medical recommendations better. So, veterinarians earn more income, and, just as important, pets receive better care. Because of #1, […] Read More Are You Ready to Own a Dog? September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month. If you are already a dog owner, you are very familiar with what it takes to care for a puppy or a dog. You have to accept all tasks that come with having a dog: from buying food to cleaning up after your dog to veterinary bills. It’s a […] Read More 6 Things You Should Know About Pet Nutrition Part II If you haven’t read our first three tips in Part I, click here! If you’ve already read Part I, then here are our last three pet nutrition tips! 4. Food should be enjoyable. Palatability is a very important aspect of diet choice. Some dogs and cats simply don’t like the taste of certain foods. You wouldn’t […] Read More 6 Things You Should Know About Pet Nutrition Part I Meet Dexter. He loves food, and I love feeding him. If Dexter ruled the world, he would eat everything (i.e. kibble, canned food, squirrels, bacon, etc.) except non-food items and kale. Dexter is not fond of kale. Despite his enthusiastic appetite, Dexter cannot eat whatever he wants because his digestion simply will not allow it. […] Read More Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst In the past few weeks, our Emergency & Critical Care department has seen a rash of panicked pet sitters who have to bring the pet for which they are caring in for an emergency. For a moment, imagine yourself in that position: caring for a pet that is not yours but seems to be ill, […] Read More Camping and Hiking with Your Dog Part I: What to Pack It’s the perfect season for vacations, cross-country car rides, camping, and hiking with your dog. As you prepare for your trip, here’s a list of things you’ll want to remember to pack for your dog, as well as a few important details to consider to ensure your dog’s safety: 1. Collar and ID Tags Information […] Read More Hiding in the Grass Cuterebriasis is a potentially serious condition that can affect any cat or dog that spends time outdoors. Cuterebra are species of flies that live for short periods of time during the summer and early fall in Minnesota. While the adult fly is non-biting and poses no risk to your pet, the larvae can cause significant problems […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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