Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) What’s Wrong with Teddy Bear Part II Read Part I of Teddy Bear’s story here. Dr. Shadwick found a mass on Teddy Bear’s spleen, and his lymph nodes were also enlarged. Judy, upon hearing that Teddy Bear had a mass on his spleen, said she “was shocked, particularly because of his relatively young age of six years old.” Now that we knew Teddy […] Read More What’s Wrong with Teddy Bear Part I Teddy Bear is a handsome, six-year-old, Scottish Terrier. He first came to Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota through our emergency service on December 11, 2014. His owners, Greg and Judy, noticed that Teddy Bear seemed to be more and more weak and sleepy over the previous two weeks. His belly was also bloated. When he arrived, […] Read More Save a Cat This Spring | Understanding Lily Toxicity in Cats If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet was exposed to Easter lilies or any other toxic type of lily, 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 […] Read More What You Need to Know about Your Pet’s Heart Murmur If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress or is unable to walk/get up, these are considered “RED” – or true emergencies – 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! What is a heart murmur? A […] Read More Pet Poison Prevention At Home: Tips to Pet-Proof Your Home If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested something toxic, 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 […] Read More Eight Do’s and Don’ts for Your Dog’s Chew Toys Chewing is a normal and necessary activity for our canine friends; it provides exercise and stress relief and is a satisfying behavior for most dogs, especially puppies. It is important, however, to be sure chew toys are safe. In general, DO: Keep an eye on your dog while he’s chewing to prevent choking or swallowing […] Read More 5 Purrfect Gifts for Pet Lovers Looking for the purrfect gift for the pet lover in your life this holiday season? Here are our top five suggestions! 1. Custom Gifts You may already know this, but Etsy has fantastic gifts, all homemade, for every pet lover on your list. Check out these cute cat tree ornaments or these dog tree ornaments! […] Read More Valentine’s Day Dangers for Pets Difficulty breathing and severe trauma are considered “RED” – or true emergencies– 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! If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet was exposed to any Valentine’s Day toxins, this […] Read More Acupuncture for My Dog?!?! Acupuncture is becoming more popular for people, as well as for pets, specifically for dogs and cats! Acupuncture involves pricking the skin or tissues with tiny needles to alleviate pain and to treat various physical, mental, and emotional conditions. Acupuncture is one of the least risky physical treatments that exist. The main risk with acupuncture […] Read More Walking Your Dog in Cold Weather: Part II Walking your dog may seem like a simple task, but it requires a bit of thinking. Make sure the following equipment is the right size, type, and fit for your dog before stepping outside: Collar Harness Leash Watch this video to find out more about dog walking equipment and what type of collars, harnesses, and […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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