Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) 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 7 Common Holiday Dangers to Cats and Dogs The holidays are stressful enough without you having to worry about rushing your dog or cat to Animal Emergency and Referral Center, a 24-7 veterinary hospital on Christmas Eve, right? When it comes to keeping your pet safe this holiday season, read on to find out what holiday dangers pose threats to your pet. Chocolate The […] Read More Top 10 Cat Toys to Get for the Holidays When it comes to the holidays, let’s not forget our four-legged feline friends. After all, our cats are often more loyal than our family members, right? Plus, we’re less likely to fight with our cats over the holidays… so they definitely deserve some bling. First, how do I pick which cat toys make the “Top 10” […] Read More Veterinarians are Human I have some news that you might find shocking. So brace yourselves for just a moment. Are you ready? Are you sitting down? Here goes. Veterinarians and their staff are human beings. “What?” you say, “Of course. I knew that.” And I’m sure you did. But that particular truth has been lost on a lot of people, […] Read More Why Should I Take My Pet to the Vet? This week, a decision came down from the Supreme Court that was really interesting to those of us in the veterinary industry, and it is relevant to pet owners as well. First, the backstory. A veterinarian in Texas had established an online presence that contained articles relating to pet care. Eventually, pet owners began using the online […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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