Posts Tagged: pet dangers December 23, 2020 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota Common Christmas Pet Dangers | An Ultimate Guide for Pet Owners Christmas is approaching and during this holiday season, our animal emergency hospital sees a trend of holiday-themed pet dangers that could have been prevented. To help your family avoid a trip to our ER this Christmas, we’ve compiled some of our previous blogs to create this ultimate list of the most common Christmas pet dangers […] Read More Homemade Slime Toxicity in Pets If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested homemade slime or any of its individual toxic ingredients, 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 […] Read More Five Swimming Pool Pet Dangers and How to Prevent Them On a hot summer day, one of the best ways to cool off is to jump into your backyard swimming pool! But is it safe to let your dog join you? Well, the short answer is: Yes, with supervision, it is typically safe for a dog to swim in a well-balanced chlorinated or saltwater swimming […] Read More Understanding Water Intoxication in Pets If your pet consumed a large amount of water and is displaying mild signs of intoxication such as lethargy, vomiting, or bloating, these are considered a code “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend having your pet evaluated by your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital within […] Read More 5 Tips to Pet-Proof Your Home 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 […] Read More Xylitol: It’s Not So Sweet | Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested xylitol, 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 veterinary […] Read More Alcohol Poisoning in Pets | Pet Toxins If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested alcohol or alcohol-soaked foods, these are considered “ORANGE” – or urgent cases – 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. […] Read More Common Holiday Emergencies for Pets It seems like pet emergencies always happen at the worst times! During the holiday season when there are family gatherings, visitors and decorations are just a couple of the many reasons for a pet emergency to develop. Below is a list of common holiday emergencies seen in the pet ER and tips to prevent them […] Read More Autumn Hazards for Pets: Rat and Mouse Poisons If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested rodenticides, this is considered a “YELLOW” – or semi-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 veterinary […] Read More 3 Tips For Keeping Your Pet Safe This Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a wonderful time when we are surrounded by family, friends and delicious foods. Unfortunately, this can be a dangerous time for your pet. Here are some tips to help you avoid an emergency trip to the veterinarian this Thanksgiving. 1. Keep Pets Away From the Food Keep pets confined to a separate room […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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