3 Tips For Keeping Your Pet Safe This Thanksgiving

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 […]

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Proof that Dr. Google is NOT a Licensed Veterinarian

Proof that Dr. Google is NOT a Licensed Veterinarian

Even after 17 years, Google University still unable to achieve accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association. The public remains stunned. What do you use your smartphone for the most?  I recently polled our hospital staff, and I was not at all surprised to find that surfing the internet came in second, right behind texting.  We […]

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Unusual GI Foreign Bodies (Or Things That Pets Eat That Amaze Me)

Unusual GI Foreign Bodies (Or Things That Pets Eat That Amaze Me)

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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Heat Kills: Keep Your Pets Safe This Summer

Heat Kills: Keep Your Pets Safe This Summer

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 […]

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Five Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe on Fourth of July

Five Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe on Fourth of July

With each passing day becoming longer, lighter, and warmer, it’s only natural for us Midwesterners to start firing up our grills and inviting friends and family over to enjoy the summer. One of my favorite celebrations of the summer is Independence Day, filled with barbecues and fireworks. As pet owners, however, it is important to […]

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Sharing Your Pet with an Ex: Questions to Discuss Before a Pet Emergency

Sharing Your Pet with an Ex: Questions to Discuss Before a Pet Emergency

Too many times in the emergency department of AERC, we see pets brought in by a divorced pet owner whose ex-partner shares custody of the pet but doesn’t agree with the treatment plan selected and either refuses to provide authorization for care or to share the cost of treatment. Either situation can be scary and […]

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What You Need to Know about Heartworm Disease

What You Need to Know about Heartworm Disease

Heartworm disease is a very serious and potentially life-threatening illness that results from an infection of heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis).  In the United States, dogs are most commonly infected, but cats and ferrets may also become infected. When a mosquito bites a dog that is infected by heartworms, the mosquito picks up baby worms (called microfilaria) […]

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Pet Poison Prevention At Home: Tips to Pet-Proof Your Home

Pet Poison Prevention At Home: 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 […]

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Snake Bites, Bee and Wasp Stings! Oh No!

Snake Bites, Bee and Wasp Stings! Oh No!

If your pet was bitten by a venomous snake, this is considered a “RED” – or 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! Calmly and safely move pet away from snake. […]

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Compost, Garbage, and Mold! Oh My!

Compost, Garbage, and Mold! Oh My!

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 […]

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