Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) Why is Chocolate Toxic to My Dog? If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested chocolate, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or 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 Top 10 Reasons For Veterinary Emergency Room Visits Every day, morning or night, the staff at Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota see patients for a number of different reasons. Dr. Heidi Fay-Thompson, one of our ER veterinarians, is here with the top 10 reasons why pets come to our emergency clinics: 1. Vomiting and Diarrhea Nothing sends owners into the veterinary hospital faster than having […] Read More Playing with Your Dog Dogs (and people) love to play! Playing with your dog is one of the best ways to reward him for a job well done. Done correctly, play can help a stressed dog relax and a distracted dog focus. Every dog is different, so get to know what sort of play your dog enjoys. Just like […] Read More Veterinary Teaching Hospital or Private Referral Hospital for My Pet Veterinary Teaching Hospital or Private Referral Hospital: What’s Best for My Pet? Veterinary teaching hospitals exist mostly to train new veterinarians using the latest research, techniques and equipment. If you go to a teaching hospital for care for your pet, you become one part of the education that is being provided to veterinarians. A veterinary […] Read More 4 Hazards to Your Pet This Winter If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress or seizures caused by a toxin or persistent non-productive retching, 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! If […] Read More How to Keep Your Dog or Cat Safe this Cold Minnesota Winter As winter approaches, we want to make sure our four-legged friends are safe from the snow and cold. After all, we can bundle up more, but our pets can’t add on any more layers (that is, unless you do it for him or her)! While most Minnesotans are well aware of the dangers of wind […] Read More What to Expect at an Animal Emergency Clinic Part II Have you read Part I of this blog yet? Read it here! Part I discusses the first half of an emergency visit from the initial phone call to waiting for the results from the doctor’s exam. Here’s what comes next: The History This is where we get to learn all about your pet! The most key […] Read More What to Expect at an Animal Emergency Clinic Part I For the times when Scruffy eats something toxic, Fluffy seems unwell, Rex has a wound and many other scenarios, the Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) is open 24/7 to help. If you find yourself in an urgent situation, here’s a guide of what to expect during an emergency visit. The Phone Call You can […] Read More My Shoe is Not a Chew Toy: Dealing with Inappropriate Chewing Is your dog chewing up your stuff? Help is on the way! Chewing is normal dog behavior. Most people don’t mind it if their dog chews on his toys, but don’t want him to chew up their socks, underwear, or furniture. If your dog is chewing on inappropriate objects, the first thing you need to do is […] Read More New Year’s Resolutions for Pets The following are resolutions that you and your pets can consider adopting for the upcoming New Year. These resolutions are all aimed at improving family life around the home and strengthening the bond you have with your pets. Diet DOG: I will increase my fiber intake eating all the rabbit poop I can find. I will […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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