Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) 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 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. Read on to learn what pet owners need to know about tularemia. What is tularemia? Tularemia […] 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 Older Posts Newer Posts
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