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

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

If your pet collapses, is unable to walk or get up, or experiences severe trauma, 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! Basel the three-year-old […]

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Life-Saving Blood Transfusions for Pets

Life-Saving Blood Transfusions for Pets

If your pet experienced a severe trauma or is profusely bleeding from any wound, 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! Most people are familiar […]

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4 Most Common Summer Pet Dangers

4 Most Common Summer Pet Dangers

If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress, heatstroke, or a severe trauma (such as hit by car or an animal bite), 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 […]

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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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4 Potential Kwanzaa Pet Dangers

4 Potential Kwanzaa Pet Dangers

If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress or suffers any burns, 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 you know or strongly suspect your […]

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5 Most Common Non-Toxin Pet Emergencies

5 Most Common Non-Toxin Pet Emergencies

At Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota, our ER sees many distinct types of pet emergencies. Toxicities are one of the most common, but we also see a lot of other non-toxin pet emergencies. In July 2022, Dr. Wolf, one of our emergency veterinarians, joined us on Facebook Live to discuss the five most […]

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Cat Gagging: Common Causes & When to Go to the ER

Cat Gagging: Common Causes & When to Go to the ER

Causes for gagging can vary. If your pet is experiencing the following symptoms, please utilize our Fast Track Triage system and always call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you: Difficulty breathing or persistent non-productive retching are considered “RED” – or true emergencies – on our Fast Track Triage system. […]

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When Chronic Diseases Go South | Pet Health

When Chronic Diseases Go South | Pet Health

  If your pet is experiencing difficulty breathing, multiple seizures within 24 hours, inability to walk or stand, or collapse, these are considered “RED” – or true emergencies – on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect […]

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Fourth of July Pet Dangers

Fourth of July Pet Dangers

On the Fourth of July, we may celebrate independence, but don’t give your pets the freedom to do whatever they want for this summer holiday! From potential toxins to hazards and dangers, it’s important for pet parents to have a plan to keep pets safe from these Fourth of July pet dangers! 1. Heat  On […]

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Top 10 Summer Pet Toxins

Top 10 Summer Pet Toxins

If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress or seizures caused by a toxin, 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 you witnessed or […]

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