Chew Toys Guide for Dogs

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February 13, 2023 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota

Chew Toys Guide for Dogs — Chewing and gnawing are natural dog behaviors. For young dogs and puppies, it’s a way of exploring the world (everything goes in their mouth!) and relieving teething pain. For older dogs, chewing combats boredom, relieves mild anxiety or frustration, and can help maintain healthy gums and teeth. As pet parents, we don’t want chewing to […]

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Top 5 Most Common Dog and Cat Breeds Affected by Heart Disease — If your pet collapses or experiences respiratory distress, 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 veterinary team knows to expect you! In human medicine, it’s important for patients to know their […]

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Coughing in Pets — If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress, 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 is experiencing aggressive coughing without distress, this […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XV: Dean Martin the King of the [Specialty] Road — Meet Dean Martin – no, not that Dean Martin. This Dean Martin is one cool cat, but he’s literally a cat! In fact, he’s a Maine Coon, but because of his famous namesake, he’s known to his friends as “Dino, the Maine Crooner!” Dino owns Dr. Thell, one of our emergency veterinarians, and Zach, one […]

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Unproductive Retching in Pets — If your pet is experiencing persistent non-productive retching or respiratory distress, 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 veterinary team knows to expect you! If your pet is experiencing persistent/severe vomiting […]

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AERC’s Top 10 Blogs of 2022 — Happy 2023! As we begin a new year, we’re taking a quick look back at 2022 to compile a list of our most popular blogs! It’s become a tradition here to create this annual list, so, without further ado, here are our top ten blogs of 2022! 10. Top Five Things Pet Owners Need to […]

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5 Ways to Improve Your Pet’s Health in the New Year — We all want the best for our pets and with the new year beginning, it’s a great time to write down health goals for your pet. Here are a few ideas to consider to help improve your pet’s health this year! 1. Treat Responsibly One of the biggest pet health concerns is obesity, which […]

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4 Potential Kwanzaa Pet Dangers — If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress or suffers any burns, 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 veterinary team knows to expect you! If you know or strongly suspect your […]

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10 Vet Approved Stocking Stuffers for Your Dog — Don’t forget about your dog this holiday season! Here are a few ideas for some great stocking stuffers approved by members on our team, including some options that support local Twin Cities pet businesses! 1. Canine Bil-Jac Treats Bil-Jac has a perfect sized training treats to use when teaching your dog new tricks this […]

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10 Common Winter Pet Hazards — If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress or seizures caused by a toxin or persistent non-productive retching, 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 veterinary team knows to expect you! If […]

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