What ER Veterinarians Want Pet Owners to Know: Part II

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January 16, 2017 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota

What ER Veterinarians Want Pet Owners to Know: Part II — If you have not read Part I yet, click here to learn how to prevent an emergency. When you do have a pet emergency and need to go to the animal ER, it can be a very difficult time. Asking questions, coming prepared, and being patient can significantly improve your pet’s quality of care and your experience. […]

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What ER Veterinarians Want Pet Owners to Know: Part I — Bringing your pet to the emergency clinic can be very scary, stressful, inconvenient, and expensive. While an emergency visit is unavoidable, there are many ways to prevent an emergency in the future, as well as ways to prepare for an emergency visit to make the visit go as smoothly as possible. Here is what I, […]

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Cold Winter, Warm Paws: Winter Paw Protection Tips for Dogs — The cold weather means cold paws for your pet! There are many preventative measures that you can use to decrease the risk of a paw injury in the cold winter months. Here are a few suggestions: 1. Keep your pets’ paws trimmed/groomed! It is best to have a groomer do this for you! Extra hair between […]

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Eight Things to Know about Adopting a Puppy in Minnesota — Is your family looking to add a canine member? You may be asking yourself, “Where can I adopt/buy/get a puppy?” Having worked in veterinary clinics for over three decades, I have seen puppies come from a lot of different sources—some better than others. Here’s what you need to know before you start looking! Puppy mills, […]

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15 Gift Ideas for the Dog or Cat Lover in Your Life | Holiday Gift Guide — One of the most stressful aspects of the holiday season is buying gifts for your loved ones. Everyone wants to achieve the title of “Best Gift Giver” but it can sometimes be difficult year after year. That’s where we come in to help! Here are 15 perfect gifts for the pet lover in your life! […]

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4 Things You Need to Know Before Bringing Your Dog Holiday Shopping — If you’re anything like me, you have yet to start your holiday shopping. Last year, I stopped shopping online at national chain stores in favor of shopping at small, local businesses. Other than having to leave the cozy warmth of my house, shopping local was no sacrifice. We are fortunate to have many great shopping […]

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Christmas Tree Safety for Pets — It’s time to get out the holiday décor! While decorating the house is a fun tradition for many families, we must remind pet owners that a festive Christmas tree may lead to a few potential pet dangers. Placement and Securing the Tree Placing your tree in a corner and securing it to the wall or […]

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How to Help Anxious Pets on Halloween — Halloween is a fun holiday for people young and old, but the day can be very stressful on anxious pets. Doorbells, a stream of strangers at the door, and young children who dart and move unpredictably are just a few of the things that might upset your pet. But you can plan ahead to make […]

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Camping and Hiking with Your Dog Part II: Safety Tips — If you haven’t read Camping and Hiking With Your Dog Part I written by Chuck & Don’s, click here! They provide great tips for what you’ll need to pack for your dog and how to plan ahead in case of an emergency! Summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy all that nature has […]

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What Does a Veterinary Technician Do? — Veterinary technicians are essential to the practice of veterinary medicine. Every day, veterinary technicians are carrying out the life-saving veterinary care that veterinarians order for their patients. Techs advocate for their patients and are sensitive to their needs. The vet techs that I know are hard-working, eager to learn, and passionate about helping animals. Vet […]

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