Posts Tagged: Cardiology Service February 1, 2023 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota Top 5 Most Common Dog and Cat Breeds Affected by Heart Disease If your pet collapses or experiences respiratory distress, 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! In human medicine, it’s important for patients to know their […] Read More Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XIV: Captain Morgan’s Midnight Emergency If your pet is experiencing difficulty breathing or suddenly collapses, 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! For the past week, Captain Morgan, a 10-year-old […] Read More Measuring Your Pet’s Resting Respiratory Rate at Home Knowing how to count your pet’s breathing rate at home can be a powerful tool for assessing his/her cardiopulmonary health – i.e. are your pet’s heart and lungs working as they should be? One of the heart’s many important jobs is to pump blood to the lungs to receive oxygen. If there is a problem […] Read More