Posts Tagged: emergency vet September 14, 2022 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota 10 Common Autumn Pet Hazards If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress or seizures caused by a toxin or persistent non-productive retching, 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! If […] Read More What To Do If You See a Pet in a Hot Car in Minnesota 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 Lake & Beach Dangers for Dogs A beach day with your dog often sounds like the perfect summer escape. What could go wrong? Well, unfortunately, enough to comprise a full list. So, before you aspire to bum around the beach with your dog all summer, lift your sunglasses and read about these potential beach dangers for dogs! 1. Parasites and Bacteria […] Read More How to Know if Your Pet is Experiencing Respiratory Distress If your pet is having difficulty breathing, 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! Remove any neck collars or facial restrictions such as muzzles. […] Read More Potential Mardi Gras Pet Dangers Happy Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday”! Mardi Gras is celebrated with parades, brightly colored festivals, and delicious food. Many also overindulge in a select bad habit before sacrificing that habit for the six weeks of Lent to follow. Whether you choose to bring your dog to local festivities or enjoy favorite traditional Mardi Gras dishes […] Read More 10 New Year’s Eve Pet Dangers Whether you’ll be at home curled up on the couch with a movie, hosting a get-together, or going out, it’s important to take a few extra precautions to keep your pets safe this New Year’s Eve. After all, no one wants to ring in the new year with a sick pet. Join us as we count down the ten most common […] Read More Food Bloat in Pets You know that feeling of polishing off your third plate at Thanksgiving dinner, when you lean back in your chair, rub your full stomach, and swear you won’t be able to eat again for a week? Well, food bloat in pets is sort of like that — minus the silverware and cornucopia centerpiece — with […] Read More Tremorgenic Mycotoxin Intoxication in Pets 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 a toxic […] Read More Back to School Pet Toxins and Hazards It’s time for a new school year! Whether your student is returning to in-person classes or continuing at-home learning options, remember that many school supplies, as well as common items found in backpacks and lunchboxes, can be toxic or hazardous to our pets. Please carefully review this list of potential pet toxins and dangers to be extra cautious of this […] Read More Zoonotic Diseases in Dogs & Cats We love everything about our pets – well almost. It’s often difficult to think about all the germs our pets may be carrying. While it’s a topic most pet owners just want to sweep under the rug, it’s important to understand our dogs and cats can carry harmful germs that could spread diseases to humans. […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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