Posts Tagged: Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota November 2, 2014 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota Pet Diabetes November is National Pet Diabetes Month! Diabetes mellitus is a condition that affects the concentration of glucose (a type of sugar) in your pet’s blood. Diabetes is caused by a shortage of insulin (a hormone produced from the pancreas), or when your pet’s body has trouble properly using the insulin it has made. There are […] Read More Here Comes Halloween! While Halloween is a fun holiday filled with costumes and candy, there are dangers to keep in mind when it comes to your pets! Chocolate We all know chocolate is poisonous to dogs. Keep your pets far away from your kids’ candy bags. Remind your kids not to leave their candy out in the open […] Read More Origins of Black Cat Superstitions! Cats were domesticated over 10,000 years ago in the Middle East, and later became the center of Egyptian worship! Cats were worshipped by the Egyptians and honored with jewels and other treasures because of their… Hunting abilities against snakes and other vermin Poise Grace Beauty For a few hundred years, black cats have become a […] Read More 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 Older Posts Newer Posts
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