Posts Tagged: Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota October 18, 2014 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota Ten Reasons to Adopt a Dog Now! October is ASPCA’s Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and the Humane Society’s Adopt a Dog Month. If you have never had the pleasure of being a dog parent before, you are missing out on a truly special bond. To put it quite simply, having a dog is fantastic. Here are just ten reasons why: 1. […] Read More Disaster Preparedness for Pets Being prepared is the key to surviving disasters. This includes not only preparing for yourself, but for your pet as well. General rules of thumb are to have a 1-week supply of essentials at the house (stored in waterproof containers), a 3-day supply of essentials in a waterproof box in the car, and a 1-day […] Read More Thunderstorm Anxiety in Dogs This time of year, we often seen dogs at the ER for noise-related anxiety during thunderstorms and/or fireworks. Although we at AERC are happy to help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, some preparation on your part can avoid a trip to see us, particularly if you can identify the anxiety before it […] Read More Has Your Cat Been to the Vet Lately? August 22nd is National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day! A 2011 study showed that 40% of cat owners have not taken their cat to the veterinarian in the last year! Many of these cat owners said they don’t visit the vet more often because there’s “nothing wrong,” or “it’s too much of a hassle.” […] Read More Top 5 Reasons for Emergency Visits I am often asked what are the most common reasons for visits to our clinic. While the time of the year has some influence, the top all-around five are: 1. Vomiting The list of possible causes for vomiting is extremely long. It includes everything from “I shouldn’t have eaten that but I did anyway,” infections, […] Read More Snake Bites, Bee and Wasp Stings! Oh No! If your pet was bitten by a venomous snake, this is considered a “RED” – or true emergency – on our Fast Track Triage chart. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! Calmly and safely move pet away from snake. […] Read More Compost, Garbage, and Mold! Oh My! If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet was exposed to tremorgenic mycotoxins or anything else found in the garbage or compost pile, 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 […] Read More Heat Stroke and Illness in Pets If your pet is experiencing severe heat stress or a heat stroke (symptoms include lethargy, vomiting, difficulty breathing, collapse, or a high rectal temperature) – 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 […] Read More Ten Reasons to Adopt A Cat Now! June is Adopt a Cat Month! If you’re considering adopting a cat, I will tell why you should go down to the Humane Society or contact your favorite local cat rescue and adopt right now! Cats are adorable, cute balls of fur, at any age. But if that’s not enough of a motive, here are […] Read More Top 10 Items for a Pet First Aid Kit In case of an emergency, it’s important for every pet owner to have a pet first aid kit. We suggest keeping a pet first aid kit in your house and in your car. So, what exactly do you need in a pet first aid kit? Here are the top 10 items to pack: 1. Bandages […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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