Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) 6 Common Holiday Items You Didn’t Know Were Toxic to Your Pet If you witnessed or strongly suspect that your pet ingested a toxic plant, 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 […] Read More 7 Safe & Fun Ways to Celebrate the Holidays with Your Pets Even the Grinch found a way to include his dog, Max, in his holiday plans! ? While there are many hazards and toxins that surround the winter holidays, there are still ways you can make Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa fun for you and your pets. Here are just a few ideas to help inspire your […] Read More Understanding Caffeine Toxicity in Pets If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a caffeine source, 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 […] Read More A Pet Parent’s Guide to Holiday Guests With the winter holiday season approaching, it’s important to keep pets safe if you plan to host a gathering or bring your pet along to a get-together. Back in November of 2022, Dr. Chelsea Wolf, one of our emergency veterinarians, joined us for a Facebook Live to discuss the dos and don’ts of a successful […] Read More Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XVIII: The Corn Cob Catastrophe If you know or strongly suspect your pet ingested a foreign body that is causing illness, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend having your pet see your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital within the next 12 hours. Please call ahead of […] Read More Does My Pet Need Urgent Care or Emergency Care? When your pet is sick or injured, it can be challenging to determine whether they need emergency or urgent care. Our St. Paul ER provides both services 24/7, while our Oakdale location offers a 24/7 ER and Urgent Care available daily from 2 PM to 10 PM. This blog is designed to help pet parents […] Read More Dealing with Diarrhea in Pets If your pet is profusely bleeding, this is considered a “RED” – or true emergency – on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! If your pet has diarrhea paired with vomiting or loss of […] Read More Mammary Tumors in Dogs and Cats: Part II Read about mammary tumors in dogs in Part I. Feline Mammary Tumors About 80-90% of mammary tumors in cats are malignant adenocarcinomas, a type of cancerous tumor. The good news is that cats that are spayed before six months of age have a 91% reduced risk of developing this cancer. However, cats spayed after two […] Read More Mammary Tumors in Dogs and Cats: Part I October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know pets can get breast cancer, too? Mammary tumors can occur in both dogs and cats and can range in size. Whether your pet is at higher risk or you have already discovered a mammary lump on your pet, we want to guide pet parents through what […] Read More Pet Nutrition | Part II: The Truth about Pet Diet Trends If you haven’t read Part I of this blog, we encourage you to do so to learn more about different pet nutritional needs and selecting your pet’s diet. Here in Part II of this blog, Dr. Adams shares her honest, professional opinion on popular pet diets. You can watch Dr. Adams’ Facebook Live video to […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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