Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) How to Tell If Beekeeping Is Right for You Beekeeping! Who hasn’t considered it at some point? It has exploded in popularity in the last 10 years, and it seems like everyone is giving it a try. Any why not? There’s a lot to be said for keeping bees. Firstly, they are a joy to have in the backyard. Their busy presence, the soothing […] Read More What Pet Owners Need to Know about Tularemia Tularemia, also known as rabbit or deerfly fever, is an uncommon, though important, cause of fever in people and animals. Since the start of 2016, there have been two confirmed cases in local cats by the University of Minnesota. What is tularemia? Tularemia is a disease of both animals and people caused by a bacterium […] Read More How to Find My Lost Dog Losing a pet is a frightening experience that no pet owner wants to go through. But when it does happen, what can you do to bring your pet home? In Minnesota, we’re lucky to have The Retrievers to help. The Retrievers is an independent, volunteer-based organization located in St. Paul, Minnesota that provides lost dog support […] Read More 4 Tips for a Safe 4th of July The Fourth of July conjures images of sunshine, boating, BBQ and fireworks! However, as a pet owner, you also need to think of the safety of your four-legged friends as the summer holiday approaches. 1. Here Comes the Boom! While many of us enjoy a beautiful fireworks display, our pets can be scared and even […] Read More Summer Grooming for Northern Breeds Northern breed dogs need a lot of grooming to keep shedding to a minimum; in addition to their normal hair coat, they possess a soft, fluffy undercoat beneath the outer coat. Without regular maintenance of the undercoat, large clumps of hair can start to accumulate and build up in the coat. Northern breeds are already really […] Read More Why Should I Microchip My Pet? Summer is coming and you’ll likely be spending more time outside. Help your pets stay safe in the event of an accidental escape with proper identification (ID) tags AND a microchip! ID Tags ID tags come in many colors, shapes and variable degrees of sparkle. Some families opt for less noisy “boomerang/slider” type tags. Some […] Read More Oakdale’s Growing Part I If you live in the Oakdale area, you may be aware that Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota is undergoing an expansion! When we moved into our current home at 1163 Helmo Ave North in January 2010, we never dreamed that we would outgrow its 8400 square foot capacity in five years! And boy, have we […] Read More How to Untangle Matted Pet Hair Matted hair can be difficult to overcome, but with the right tools and knowledge, it will be less frustrating to handle. Before beginning the dematting process, look at how close the mats are to your pet’s body. If you can’t tell where the mat ends and where your pet begins, it is going to be […] Read More The Pros and Cons of Keeping City Chickens If you like eating organic, enjoy growing your own vegetables and are conscientious about things like sourcing your food and cooking from scratch, chances are you’ve considered keeping chickens. Wouldn’t it be fun to go out to the coop in the morning, say good morning to the hens, and gather fresh warm eggs for the ultimate […] Read More Dog Bite Prevention Part II In Dog Bite Prevention Part I, we discussed how to read a dog’s body language and what parents should teach their kids about dog bite prevention. But how can dog owners encourage positive social interactions in order to prevent an incident? Here are a few tips: 1. Training Teach puppies that it’s okay to gently mouth during play […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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