Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) Fractured Teeth in Pets Broken tooth? Ouch! Unfortunately, broken – or fractured – teeth in dogs and cats are common. But pets can’t tell us when a tooth is fractured, which is why it’s important for you to select safe chew toys and know when to consult with your family vet! Common Causes The most common causes of fractured […] Read More Gifting Flowers for Pet Parents | Valentine’s Day 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 Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XIX: A Chocolatey Conundrum If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested [insert toxin], 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 veterinary care is […] Read More Enrichment Activities for Dogs In January of 2024, Chris and Heather with Central Bark Oakdale joined us on Facebook Live to discuss indoor enrichment activities for dogs. Central Bark Oakdale is a facility that provides doggie daycare, boarding, training, and grooming for dogs. You can watch the video for demos of each activity with Heather, who is a dog […] Read More Hydrocephalus in Dogs & Cats If your pet is suddenly unable to walk or get up, or if your pet is experiencing active seizures, cluster seizures, or status epilepticus, 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 the […] Read More Common Types of Cancer in Pets | Part II: Making Difficult Decisions Read Part I to learn about how your veterinary team diagnoses your pet’s cancer. In October of 2023, Dr. Keepman, one of our board-certified veterinary oncologists, joined us on Facebook Live to discuss common types of cancer in pets and treatment options. You can watch the replay of the video here for more in-depth information […] Read More Common Types of Cancer in Pets | Part I: Determining a Diagnosis It can be frightening to face a cancer diagnosis with your pet. Hopefully, we can demystify cancer and tumors for pet parents and give them helpful information – because information is the best weapon against cancer. In October of 2023, Dr. Keepman, one of our board-certified veterinary oncologists, joined us on Facebook Live to discuss […] Read More Ice Melt Toxicity in Pets If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested ice melt, 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 5 Common Conditions Found on a Pet’s Abdominal Ultrasound At Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota, we frequently perform ultrasounds on pets in both ER and Specialty medicine. The reason? Ultrasounds provide more detailed views of a pet’s abdominal organs and the abdominal cavity. These findings greatly affect a veterinarian’s therapeutic or diagnostic decisions. Our board-certified veterinary radiologists perform and interpret many pet […] Read More AERC’s Top 10 Blogs of 2023 That’s a wrap on 2023! As the year ends, we’re keeping with tradition by sharing a list of our most popular blogs from the past year. Here are our top ten blogs of 2023! 10. The 4 Most Common Reasons Pets Visit Our Neurology Service Written by Missy Carpentier, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) Dr. Carpentier, one of […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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