Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XXIII: Basel’s Mysterious Illness

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XXIII: Basel’s Mysterious Illness

Basel the three-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog just wasn’t feeling like himself. He’d pooped in the kitchen – a definite no-no. The stool was loose and became looser as the day wore on, and oddly, Basel began to favor his hind limbs. Then Basel’s back legs began to give out on him, so Monday morning, he […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XX: The Collapsed Lung Mystery

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XX: The Collapsed Lung Mystery

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. […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XVIII: The Corn Cob Catastrophe

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XVIII: The Corn Cob Catastrophe

If you know or strongly suspect your pet ingested a foreign body that is causing illness, 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 […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XV: Dean Martin the King of the [Specialty] Road

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XV: Dean Martin the King of the [Specialty] Road

Meet Dean Martin – no, not that Dean Martin. This Dean Martin is one cool cat, but he’s literally a cat! In fact, he’s a Maine Coon, but because of his famous namesake, he’s known to his friends as “Dino, the Maine Crooner!” Dino owns Dr. Thell, one of our emergency veterinarians, and Zach, one […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XIII: Milo the Miracle Dog

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XIII: Milo the Miracle Dog

If your pet was hit by a car, this is considered a “RED” – a 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! Administer basic first aid. If there is bleeding or […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XI: Robbie’s Rodenticide Rules

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XI: Robbie’s Rodenticide Rules

My name is Robbie. I may only be two years old, but I’m a Border Collie, the world’s smartest dog breed, and oh boy, do I have knowledge to share with my fellow doggie friends! You see, I recently ate rodenticide and survived! So, I’m sharing my rodenticide rules to help other dogs find this […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode X: The Medication Mistake

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode X: The Medication Mistake

If your pet experiences a medication overdose or ingests your other pet’s medications, 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 […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode IX | Frank the Pug and the Bladder Stone

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode IX | Frank the Pug and the Bladder Stone

Lethargic, not eating, vomiting, large (and painful!) bladder, straining to urinate. More accurately, no urination at all – since Frank, a three-year-old Pug, hadn’t peed in twenty-four hours. These symptoms, plus Frank’s elevated kidney values on bloodwork led our emergency team to a quick diagnosis of urinary obstruction. But what was the cause of the […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode VII | The ER Tale of Ed the Rabbit

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode VII | The ER Tale of Ed the Rabbit

CHAPTER ONE  Once upon a time, there was a kind-hearted rabbit named Ed. This four-year-old Holland Lop had quite the adventure at Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota’s emergency room with an unlikely hero that reminds us all of the magical power of diagnostic testing. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves! Young Ed’s tale doesn’t begin in our ER.   One day, Ed’s human noticed he wasn’t his usual, hoppy self. He […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode VI: Every Small Dog Owner’s Greatest Fear

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode VI: Every Small Dog Owner’s Greatest Fear

*WARNING: This blog contains graphic images. Please continue at your own discretion.* A larger dog picked up Bentley, an 8-year-old Yorkie, by the neck, and shook him.  If your eyes are wide, chest feels tight, and your pulse is racing after reading that, then you may be a small dog owner! Having your beloved pet attacked […]

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