Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) Dog Bite Prevention Part I Dogs play so many roles in our lives whether they are family companions, working dogs or a mixture of both. They teach us as children about responsibility, empathy, respect and more. While most dogs co-exist with their human packs peacefully, there is no denying the potential danger of a dog bite and the occasional horrifying […] Read More 5 Ways to Spoil Your Pet This week is National Pet Week! Show your pet some extra love! Here a few ways to spoil your furry, scaly, or feathery pets: 1. Treats Every pet loves a yummy treat! Bonus points for homemade goodies. 2. Toys No matter what kind of pet you have, get him/her a new toy. For pets in a […] Read More 10 Things Every Pet Owner Should Know Do you own a pet? Or are you considering adopting a pet? A pet requires specific care and commitments. Here are ten things that every pet owner or potential pet owner needs to know in order to give a pet the happy, healthy life he or she deserves! Do Your Research: Before bringing a new pet […] Read More Beginners Guide: K9 Nose Work You and your dog enter the training ring and your dog goes into hyper-sniffing mode, so excited to find the ‘bunny’ that you wonder what transformed your gentle companion into an efficient, focused, hunting machine. Welcome to nose work! Nose work brings out your dog’s natural hunting instincts. Training generally starts by getting a dog […] Read More Lucy’s Heartwarming Success Story Posted March 22, 2016 @ 10:43am | by Heidi Brenegan, MBA, CVPM Lucy, a Cocker Spaniel, was picked up as a stray by a rescue eleven years ago. She had been abused and had to have one eye removed from a previous injury. Regardless, she was adopted in 2005 and went into the loving home of […] Read More Easter Hazards for Pets Happy Easter! Do you plan to celebrate with your animal family as well as your human family?If yes, please read these scenarios and learn about Easter pet dangers! 1. Midnight, your cat, is eating the Easter lily bouquet on the dining room table. The Problem: Easter Lilies are extremely toxic to cats! Whether Midnight sniffs or […] Read More What is the Best Toy for Dogs? If every dog in the world could be given one toy, I think the Kong would be the way to go. A Kong toy is shaped somewhat like a rounded rubber pyramid with a hollow center. Kongs have three chewing “levels”: Red: For beginners Black: For tough chewers Blue: The toughest level and only available through veterinarians […] Read More 6 Reasons Home Dog Boarding is Better for You and Your Dog You’re finally going on a well-deserved vacation, but before you can leave for paradise, you have to push aside your guilt and take your pup to the kennel. You feel awful but there are no other options, right? Thankfully, home dog boarding through sites like DogVacay allows you to to find a loving and responsible sitter in […] Read More 4 Reasons to Adopt a Guinea Pig My wife and I have owned guinea pigs since childhood. We’re in our mid 40’s now and currently have three pigs: two “Skinny Pigs” (Hairless) and one furred. All of our pigs have had different personalities and all have been extremely pleasing to have as pets. Guinea pigs are inexpensive to buy and to keep. We […] Read More Get the Skinny on Raw Food Diets If your pet is on a raw food diet, they are at risk of exposure to bacterial infection such as E. coli, Campylobacter, and Salmonella. Common signs include diarrhea, vomiting, decreased appetite, dehydration, weakness, decreased energy, increased heart rate, and low body temperature. Depending on the severity of your pet’s symptoms, this can range from […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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