Emergency Vet Mythbusters: Summer Edition

Emergency Vet Mythbusters: Summer Edition

Summer is a wonderful time to get outside and enjoy adventures with our pets. Whether you’re heading to the lake, firing up the grill, or spending long days hiking, warmer weather also brings some common pet emergencies—and plenty of misinformation about how to handle them. In a recent Facebook Live, AERC emergency veterinarian Dr. Jasmine […]

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What if My Dog Eats Rodenticide?

What if My Dog Eats Rodenticide?

Pets, especially dogs, often get into rodenticides, and it’s important to know what to do if your dog eats rodenticide. In this blog, we’ll review the common types of rodenticides and how pets affected by them are treated. Types of Rodenticides There are many different types of rodenticides; however, the most common ones are anti-coagulants, […]

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Summer Pet Safety at the Cabin

Summer Pet Safety at the Cabin

Summer in Minnesota is precious. After months of snow and cold, we pack up the car, head north, spend weekends at the cabin, fish on the lake, and soak up every minute of sunshine we can get. For many of us, our pets are right there alongside us for all the adventures. In a recent […]

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Lilies and Kitties: Keeping Your Cat Safe This Spring

Lilies and Kitties: Keeping Your Cat Safe This Spring

As Mother’s Day and the spring season roll around, you may be tempted to buy that beautiful bouquet of lilies from the grocery store. If you have a cat at home, think twice! Which lilies are toxic to my cat? Specifically, lilies that are part of the Lilium (true lilies) and Hemerocallis (day lilies) families […]

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Common Pet Emergency Myths

Common Pet Emergency Myths

In April 2025, Dr. Schader, one of our emergency veterinarians, joined us on Facebook Live to bust some common pet emergency myths! Missed it? No worries—check out a quick summary of the myths and Dr. Schader’s expert answers below.  Dr. Schader has been a valued member of the Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota […]

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What to Expect When Your Pet Needs to be Hospitalized

What to Expect When Your Pet Needs to be Hospitalized

When you bring your pet to Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota, whether it is to visit one of our specialty departments or our emergency service, you will work closely with your pet’s veterinarian to determine the best plan for their care. Depending on your pet’s condition, stability, and diagnostic results, hospitalization for stabilization […]

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Red Building Open House Party 2023

Red Building Open House Party 2023

Drone Image by JL Drone Imagery. A big thank you to everyone who came to our Oakdale Red Building Open House Party on May 7th, 2023! We sure did luck out with the weather & enjoyed the sunny day. We were very excited to open our doors and invite the community to tour our new […]

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10 Most Common Human Foods That Are Toxic to Pets

10 Most Common Human Foods That Are Toxic to Pets

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested something toxic, 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. If […]

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When Your Pet Just Can’t Go: Constipation in Pets

When Your Pet Just Can’t Go: Constipation in Pets

If your pet is straining to defecate, this is considered a “YELLOW” – or semi-urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend having your pet evaluated by your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital within 24 hours. Call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you, and […]

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Coughing in Pets

Coughing in Pets

If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress, 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! If your pet is experiencing aggressive coughing without distress, this […]

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