Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) What’s Wrong with Buddy? Part II STOP! If you haven’t read Part I yet, go here to read the first half of Buddy’s story and what led his parents to bring him to AERC. IF YOU HAVE READ PART I, THEN WE KNOW YOU CAN’T WAIT TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH BUDDY! NOW, WE CONTINUE OUR INTERVIEW WITH BUDDY’S MOM: Dr. Bush […] Read More Happy State Fair: Fun Animal Facts It’s State Fair time, starting this Thursday! Did you know that Legendary pacer horse, Dan Patch, set the world record for the mile (one minute, 55 seconds) at our very own Grandstand? That record stood from 1906 until 1938! The Minnesota State Fair has a lot of great animal exhibits, from the livestock barns, to […] Read More What’s Wrong with Buddy? Part I Buddy the yellow Labrador came to Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota’s St. Paul clinic in July of 2014. AERC spoke with Buddy’s mom about Buddy’s case and their experience at AERC. FIRST OFF, TELL US ABOUT BUDDY! Buddy is your typical Yellow Lab. We got him from my Grandpa when Buddy was 6 […] Read More Top 5 Reasons for Emergency Visits I am often asked what are the most common reasons for visits to our clinic. While the time of the year has some influence, the top all-around five are: 1. Vomiting The list of possible causes for vomiting is extremely long. It includes everything from “I shouldn’t have eaten that but I did anyway,” infections, […] Read More Snake Bites, Bee and Wasp Stings! Oh No! If your pet was bitten by a venomous snake, this is considered a “RED” – or true emergency – on our Fast Track Triage chart. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! Calmly and safely move pet away from snake. […] Read More Compost, Garbage, and Mold! Oh My! If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet was exposed to tremorgenic mycotoxins or anything else found in the garbage or compost pile, 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 […] Read More Heat Stroke and Illness in Pets If your pet is experiencing severe heat stress or a heat stroke (symptoms include lethargy, vomiting, difficulty breathing, collapse, or a high rectal temperature) – 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 […] Read More Ten Reasons to Adopt A Cat Now! June is Adopt a Cat Month! If you’re considering adopting a cat, I will tell why you should go down to the Humane Society or contact your favorite local cat rescue and adopt right now! Cats are adorable, cute balls of fur, at any age. But if that’s not enough of a motive, here are […] Read More Top 10 Items for a Pet First Aid Kit In case of an emergency, it’s important for every pet owner to have a pet first aid kit. We suggest keeping a pet first aid kit in your house and in your car. So, what exactly do you need in a pet first aid kit? Here are the top 10 items to pack: 1. Bandages […] Read More It’s Getting Hot Out Here | Heat Safety for Pets If your pet is experiencing severe heat stress or a heat stroke (symptoms include lethargy, vomiting, difficulty breathing, collapse, or a high rectal temperature) – 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 […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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