Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) 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 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 Older Posts Newer Posts
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