Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) 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 […] Read More 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 Older Posts Newer Posts
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