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February 24, 2021 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota

My Pet’s Heart Health: 5 Most Common Questions & Answers — At Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota, our Cardiology Service is dedicated to diagnosing, managing, and treating disorders of the heart and cardiovascular system. Regardless of whether a family veterinarian has confirmed heart disease in your pet, pet owners often have a lot of questions regarding heart health – and understandably so! We all […]

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The Importance of Routine Dental Care for Your Pet — If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you may remember Heidi Brenegan’s blog about her dog, Sally, called “My Pet Was in Pain. Is Yours?” Heidi skipped one annual dental cleaning and as a result, Sally had to have four teeth extracted. Today, we have another cautionary tale that illuminates the need for our […]

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Valentine’s Day Do’s and Don’ts for Pet Parents — Heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, a beautiful bouquet of lilies, and candlelit dinners may sound like a romantic Valentine’s Day evening at home…but maybe not if you’re a pet parent. From chocolate or lily toxicity to a burnt tail, the evening sounds more like a trip to the ER waiting to happen! So on this day […]

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Home Dental Care for Your Cat and Dog | Part III: Advanced Tips for Dental Care — Before you begin, be sure to read Part I and Part II of this three-part blog about Home Dental Care for Your Cat and Dog. Hopefully, you and your beloved fur baby have started daily home dental care. Congratulations – you both rock! Studies have shown that daily or every–other–day brushing has a significant reduction in plaque and calculus – as compared […]

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Home Dental Care for Your Cat and Dog | Part II: Steps Involved in Brushing & Dental Care Products — Be sure to read Part 1: Why and How Should I Provide At-Home Dental Care? In the hierarchy of daily home dental care, brushing or wiping is best (the “gold standard”) to remove plaque. Chewing dental treats and safe objects are considered second best, and a distant third place are passive products such as water additives. Often, pet owners […]

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Home Dental Care for Your Cat and Dog | Part I: Why and How Should I Provide At-Home Dental Care? — February is Pet Dental Health Month. You may hear a lot about the importance of dental health from your veterinarian during this time and, (of course!) a healthy and pain-free mouth is important every day. Pet parents who provide daily dental care can prevent dental disease such as periodontal disease, stop early active periodontal disease, […]

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Hypothermia in Dogs and Cats — If your pet is experiencing severe symptoms of hypothermia, 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! Wrap a warm blanket around your pet and […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode IV: The Usual Suspect: An AERC Tribute to Film Noir — Of all the veterinary emergency rooms in all the towns in all the world, Rory walked into AERC’s. Or rather, his owner brought him in. Dr. Thell took one look at Rory and knew one thing: he was in pain, and he was the usual suspect for a feline urinary obstruction. But more on that […]

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Winter Clothing Guide for Dogs — As temperatures drop in Minnesota, we can simply bundle up in layers, thick hats, and insulated boots to go out in the chilly, winter weather. But what about our dogs? They need protection from the cold, too, and they need you to determine what winter clothing and gear they should wear. As you make this […]

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AERC’s Top 10 Blogs of 2020 — So long, 2020! As this difficult year full of changes and challenges comes to an end, we’re keeping our fingers, toes, and paws crossed for a better 2021. In preparation for our annual “top blogs” of the year compilation, we reviewed all of our blog articles from 2020, noting the shift from pre-pandemic to post-pandemic […]

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