Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) Walking Your Dog in Cold Weather: Part I Walking your dog in frigid temperatures requires cold weather gear to keep you and your dog safe, especially in Minnesota. Watch this video to learn about basic clothing for you both, as well as some helpful tips for cold weather walks. Remember, 10°F or lower is too cold to take your dog for a walk! Above that […] Read More Pets and Ebola Virus What is Ebola? Ebola virus is an infectious and sometimes fatal disease. Symptoms typically include a fever and severe internal bleeding. On March 23, 2014, Ebola virus became a global concern when reports surfaced in West Africa. Ebola virus has claimed over 7,500 lives. How is Ebola spread? Ebola virus is spread by direct contact […] Read More How to Help Your Pet with Arthritis this Winter The winter is here, and it’s only just begun in the Twin Cities! But with the cold, snow, and ice, how can you help your pet with arthritis be comfortable this long winter? Your veterinarian has probably already told you about painkillers, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, nutritional supplements, diet and weight information, and low-impact exercises for […] Read More 10 Purrfect Pet Presents for 2014 Still looking for a holiday gift for your furry family member? We have ten ideas for you! 1. New Toys This one is pretty obvious. But every pet loves a new toy. You know what your pet likes and dislikes so get a toy that’s even better than his/her current favorite toy. Puzzle toys will […] Read More Don’t Let Your Pet Get Lazy Due to the Cold | Pet Exercises Temperatures below zero, snow everywhere, and unplowed sidewalks in the Twin Cities make it difficult to find a comfortable place to take your dog for a walk, much less the motivation to do so. And the cat? He would rather be warm in a pile of laundry than to be bothered lifting a paw. So […] Read More Pets Need Disaster Plans, Too! Part 2 This blog is Part 2 of a 2-part series. You can read Part 1 here. A disaster strikes! What can you do with your pets? Where do you take them? What do you bring? Where Can I Take Them? As we all saw during Hurricane Katrina, as pet owners, we can’t always be sure that our […] Read More Rules for the Dog on Turkey Day | Thanksgiving Pet Safety Nothing makes a dog drool more than a feast of human food. Fido will go from lap to lap, begging for some bites and when the kids aren’t looking, he might be tempted to devour the plate full of food. We see two problems with this scenario. 1. Table Scraps Human food is meant for […] Read More Pets Need Disaster Plans, Too! Part 1 In early June of 2013, I traveled down to the Oklahoma City/Moore area for a few days with a group of volunteers from an organization called Basic Animal Rescue Training (or BART for short). Shortly before our arrival, a massive F5 tornado had devastated the city of Moore. While there, we did several trainings over a couple […] Read More Welcome to Minne-SNOW-ta: A Winter Weather Guide for Pets Welcome to Minne-SNOW-ta! It’s almost that time of year again in the Twin Cities. Temperatures dropping, snow piling up, the sound of ice scrapers in the morning, and snowplows all day long. So what should you do to keep your pet safe this winter? Here are a few tips: 1. On very cold days, do not […] Read More 10 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Pet RIGHT NOW We’ve talked about why you should adopt a dog and why you should adopt a cat, but do you know why your family should adopt a senior pet? Well, here are just a few reasons why: 1. A senior pet may seem content in the shelter, but they want a new home just as much […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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