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October 28, 2024 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota

Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips with Dogs — As Halloween approaches, families everywhere are gearing up for spooky fun, including Trick-or-Treating. While the safest bet for pets is keeping them cozy at home, we know some families want to bring their dogs along for the adventure. But beware! It’s essential to keep your dog’s comfort and safety in mind amid the excitement. If […]

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Halloween Safety Tips for Cats — In October of 2024, Joey Lusvardi, owner of Class Act Catsand member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, joined us on Facebook Live to discuss how cat parents can help keep their cats safe this upcoming holiday season. You can watch the Facebook Live video for more detailed information, or you can review […]

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Sukkot Pet Dangers — As families prepare to welcome the harvest festival, it’s important to keep pets safe this Sukkot! One of the best ways to do this is to keep pets out of your sukkah, because the enclosed space can have a number of potential hazards including decorations and food. Read on for more tips on how to […]

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Rosh Hashanah Pet Dangers — As families and friends come together to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, it’s crucial for pet parents to be aware of the potential dangers the holiday can pose to their pets. From toxic festive foods to other decorating hazards, there are several risks to consider if you’re hosting. To help ensure a safe, sweet, and stress-free celebration […]

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Pneumonia in Pets — If your pet is having difficulty breathing, 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! Pneumonia is a lung infection that affects the air sacs […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XXI: Rootbeer’s Battle with Bromethalin — If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a toxic item, 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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Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Dogs — If your pet collapses, is unable to walk or get up, or experiences severe trauma, 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 […]

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Unleash the Fun with Sniffspot — Heidi Brenegan, our Chief Marketing Officer, has been using Sniffspot sites in the Twin Cities area since 2020 for her dogs. Whenever she mentions Sniffspot to fellow dog parents, they immediately want more details! That’s why we had Katie from Sniffspot join us on Facebook Live to share more information about this amazing resource for […]

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Cushing’s Disease in Dogs — Cushing’s disease, also known as Cushing’s Syndrome or Hyperadrenocorticism, is an illness that results from excessive steroid hormone production in dogs. Symptoms At the time of diagnosis, most dogs are over 6 years old. The most common symptoms of Cushing’s disease in dogs include: Cushing’s disease may also be suspected in patients with diabetes mellitus […]

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The Vital Role of a Veterinary Radiologist — If your pet has received any type of imaging, it’s likely a board-certified veterinary radiologist was behind the scenes reviewing those results. They are the ones helping your family veterinarian, emergency veterinarian, or specialty veterinarian piece together your pet’s diagnosis. So, what exactly does a veterinary radiologist do? In this blog, we’ll explore the field […]

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