Posts Tagged: dog parents August 29, 2024 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota 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 […] Read More 10 Summer Must-Haves for Dogs Looking forward to soaking up the sun and enjoying the great outdoors with your dog this summer? Trust us, we’re right there with you – but before you plan a beach day or a hiking trip, let’s review these ten must-haves for dogs for these warm summer days! 1. Water Not only should your […] Read More Canine Parvovirus: What Dog Parents Need to Know If your pet has diarrhea paired with vomiting or loss of appetite, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend having your pet see your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital within the next 12 hours. Please call ahead of your arrival so the […] Read More 10 Vet Approved Stocking Stuffers for Your Dog Don’t forget about your dog this holiday season! Here are a few ideas for some great stocking stuffers approved by members on our team, including some options that support local Twin Cities pet businesses! 1. Canine Bil-Jac Treats Bil-Jac has a perfect sized training treats to use when teaching your dog new tricks this […] Read More The Dark Side of Dog Parks: Bite Wounds in Dogs If your pet has severe or multiple injuries after a dog bite incident, this is considered “RED” – or a 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! Note that a small […] Read More Reactivity in Dogs | Part II: Resources If you haven’t read Part 1 of this blog, you can do so here. Owning a reactive dog will suck the life out of you – quickly! With 34 years of experience in veterinary medicine, I thought I was prepared to take on a dog like Polo, but I was wrong. Triggers There are as many types of […] Read More Are You Ready to Own a Dog? September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month. If you are already a dog owner, you are very familiar with what it takes to care for a puppy or a dog. You have to accept all tasks that come with having a dog: from buying food to cleaning up after your dog to veterinary bills. It’s a […] Read More
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