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November 7, 2018 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota

5 Thanksgiving Pet Dangers — Happy Thanksgiving! We know everyone’s favorite part of this holiday is the food. Turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, gravy, pumpkin pie…Sorry, didn’t mean to make your mouth water! With all of these delicious foods on the table, it’s no wonder our pets get tempted. With that being said, it’s important for pet owners to […]

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Trick or Treat: How to Prevent Your Pet from Getting into Halloween Candy — During the Halloween season, we see an increase in emergency cases that involve pets getting into trick-or-treating bags. These ER visits are 100% preventable! So, how can you prevent a trip to the pet ER this Halloween? Here are a few tips: 1. Keep Candy Out of Your Pet’s Reach Keep all Halloween candy stashes […]

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Halloween Pet Costume Safety Guide — Many pet owners enjoy including their pets in the Halloween fun by purchasing pet costumes. It’s completely okay to put your pet in a costume if he/she is comfortable wearing clothing. With that being said, we have six important guidelines when it comes to pet Halloween costumes. 1. Supervision You should always monitor your pet […]

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Pumpkin Spice: Not So Nice — If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a toxic spice, 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. […]

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Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe This Labor Day Weekend — Labor Day weekend is coming up! If your family plans to travel up north to the cabin, go camping, go out on the lake, or BBQ in the backyard, please keep your pet’s safety in mind! Here are eight tips on how to keep your pets safe this weekend! 1. Stay Cool While outside, your pet […]

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Xylitol: It’s Not So Sweet | Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs — If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested xylitol, 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 […]

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10 Tips for Boating with Dogs — Many Minnesotans agree that boating is one of the best parts of summer! From fishing to water sports to a leisurely ride, life seems to be better on the lake. Boating is such an enjoyable activity that some pet owners choose to bring their dogs aboard to join in on the fun. While some dogs […]

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Top 10 Tips for Professional Dog Walkers — Dog walking is a great gig and wonderful first job. Here are the top 10 tips to help you run your dog walking business. 1. Understand the meet and greet. If you have more than one dog you’ll be walking at once, introduce them prior to your outing. The Animal Humane Society offers tips on introducing […]

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Dangers of Blue-Green Algae — If your pet swam in blue-green algae or drank from a body of water containing blue-green algae, 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! […]

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5 Summer Grilling Safety Tips for Pet Owners — It’s finally grilling season again! We all love to have a nice dinner outside, but we want to remind pet owners of some hidden dangers around the grill. Here are five grilling safety tips to keep your dog safe this summer: 1. Do Not Give Dogs Corn on the Cobs Corn on the cob is […]

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