Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) Getting Smart about Teaching Your Dog to Swim Last summer, I was out on a pontoon with a long-time friend and her family. We were enjoying a lovely Sunday afternoon on the lake. The sun was warm, and we were preparing to jump in the water and enjoy a swim. One of the members of the group, Jim, had brought his dog […] Read More When Is It the Right Time to Euthanize a Pet? Have you ever faced having to decide whether or not to euthanize a pet? Is there a worse decision to have to make? Probably, but it definitely ranks right up there. How do you know when it’s the right time? There are many ways to gauge whether or not it’s the “right time” to euthanize […] Read More ‘Tis the Season for Tick Prevention The best way to keep ticks off your dog is to take action BEFORE you find a tick. Did you know? Adult ticks are most common from late February to early April Female ticks lay between 3,000-6,000 eggs in the summer which is why ticks are the most active during summer Ticks tend to live […] Read More Does My Pet Have Allergies? Part I The month of May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month! Humans aren’t the only ones that have allergies though. Your pet can develop allergies too! Your pet may be allergic to his/her food, something in the house, or an outdoor item. So, how do you know if your pet is allergic to something? Watch for […] Read More 15 Facts about Lyme Disease Here are a few quick facts pet owners should know about Lyme Disease: Lyme disease is a bacterial infection commonly seen in both dogs and people. Dogs living in the Midwest have significant risk of developing Lyme disease. An infected tick is more likely to bite your dog if your dog spends time in the […] Read More Dog with Demodex Visits Twin Cities Veterinary Dermatologist Part II If you haven’t read Part I yet of Cody’s story, click here! Five weeks later, Cody was doing much better. The hair on his face and legs was growing back, and the scabs were nearly healed! At his recheck exam six weeks later, however, Dr. Eisenschenk saw that although the Advantage Multi was killing some of […] Read More Does My Pet Have Allergies? Part II Read Does My Pet Have Allergies? (Part I) to learn about symptoms to look for if you suspect your pet has allergies. If you read Part I and believe your pet is allergic to something, then the next step is to find out if your pet has a food allergy or an environmental allergy. Your pet most […] Read More Dog with Demodex Visits Twin Cities Veterinary Dermatologist Part I Cody was only a puppy when his new owners brought him to see Dr. Melissa Eisenschenk, the board-certified dermatologist at Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota. Cody, a Rough-Coated Collie puppy, had a severe infestation of a skin mite called demodex. While these mites are common and usually don’t cause problems, in young puppies with developing immune systems, […] Read More Three Signs Your Cat Might Have Allergies, and What to Do about It! Difficulty breathing is considered “RED” – or true emergency– on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! Facial swelling, hives, and wounds caused by itching are considered “YELLOW” – or semi-urgent case – on our Fast […] Read More What You Need to Know about Heartworm Disease Heartworm disease is a very serious and potentially life-threatening illness that results from an infection of heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis). In the United States, dogs are most commonly infected, but cats and ferrets may also become infected. When a mosquito bites a dog that is infected by heartworms, the mosquito picks up baby worms (called microfilaria) […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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