Top 5 Things Pet Owners Need to Know about Periodontal Disease

Top 5 Things Pet Owners Need to Know about Periodontal Disease

The term periodontal translates to perio which means “around” and odontal which means “tooth”. Periodontal disease is the loss of the support structures around teeth, such as gums, jaw bones, ligaments, and tooth sockets. This is caused by oral bacteria, plaque, and tartar that lead to inflammation. Often, periodontal disease results in chronic pain and […]

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What to Do If Your Pet Is Overheated

What to Do If Your Pet Is Overheated

Heat exhaustion, or heat stroke, is a common pet emergency during these warmer months.  Dogs are not able to cool themselves by sweating the way people do.  Instead, they primarily cool themselves by panting. They only sweat a small amount from their paw pads.  This makes them more sensitive to heat stress. If a dog […]

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Tips for Transporting Pets to the Animal Emergency Hospital

Tips for Transporting Pets to the Animal Emergency Hospital

A pet’s sudden injury, illness, or dietary indiscretion can be a stressful event for any pet owner. Unfortunately, most pet owners will experience some sort of emergency during their pet’s lifetime. While you can’t predict when an emergency will occur, there are steps you can take to make a future emergency situation go as smoothly […]

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Preparing Your Pets for Spring: 5 Things Pet Owners Need to Consider

Preparing Your Pets for Spring: 5 Things Pet Owners Need to Consider

The sun is shining, the snow is melting, and spring is in the air! As we get excited to enjoy the outdoors, go on vacation, freshen up the house with a good cleaning and fresh flowers, it’s also important for pet owners to prepare their pets for spring. Here are five things to consider: 1. […]

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Nasal Discharge and Sneezing in Dogs and Cats: What’s Normal and What’s Not

Nasal Discharge and Sneezing in Dogs and Cats: What’s Normal and What’s Not

It’s that time of year for us humans: cold and flu season, where you hear sneezing and sniffling throughout your workplace and home. But what does it mean if your dog or cat starts to sneeze or has a runny nose? What’s considered normal and what’s not? Here’s what pet owners need to know: What’s […]

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Top 10 AERC Blog Articles of 2019

Top 10 AERC Blog Articles of 2019

That’s a wrap on 2019! For many, the end of the year is a time to reflect. So we decided to look back on Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota’s blog from the past year and compile a list of our top ten blog articles of 2019. Without further ado, here’s our list: 10. […]

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Top 7 Hanukkah Pet Dangers

Top 7 Hanukkah Pet Dangers

Happy Hanukkah! The holiday season is a busy time in the pet ER. From the décor to the gifts to the food, there are a lot of potential dangers to our pets. Below are seven tips on how to keep your pets safe this Hanukkah. 1. Menorahs While it’s fun to include your pets in […]

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Common Thanksgiving Foods That are Dangerous to Pets

Common Thanksgiving Foods That are Dangerous to Pets

  Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings family and friends together. But this holiday can be very dangerous- and we’re not talking about the carbs! Holiday feasts are full of foods that are dangerous to pets. Below is a list of common Thanksgiving foods that can be toxic or hazardous to your pets. 1. […]

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Does My Pet Have Diabetes?

Does My Pet Have Diabetes?

Have you observed an increase in the amount of times your pet is drinking and urinating? Is he also losing weight, despite a good appetite? These aren’t usually normal, age-related changes. If you notice these changes, it’s time to see your family veterinarian and find out whether or not your pet has diabetes. What is […]

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New Name, New Look

New Name, New Look

It is during the joyous holiday season that we all reflect on everything that we are most thankful for, notably, the meaningful relationships we have with our families, friends, colleagues, clients, and patients! This year, the Animal Emergency Clinic made some changes so that we may better serve you and your clients while differentiating ourselves […]

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