My Dog Can’t Walk: Sudden Paralysis in Dogs

My Dog Can’t Walk: Sudden Paralysis in Dogs

If your pet is suddenly unable to walk or get up, this is considered “RED” – a 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! To transport a pet with a suspected […]

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Can I Give My Dog and Cat Dairy Products?

Can I Give My Dog and Cat Dairy Products?

In many cases, a pet ingesting dairy products does not warrant a visit to the vet – just be prepared for your pet to possibly have gas, diarrhea, and vomiting. That said, your pet may need to be seen if: Your pet begins to have a severe allergic reaction that causes respiratory distress. This is […]

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Oral Tumors in Pets

Oral Tumors in Pets

Learning that your beloved pet has a growth in their mouth is daunting. It’s an experience no pet owner wants to go through. However, early recognition and an accurate diagnosis of the oral mass can result in more treatment options and a better prognosis for your pet. Here is a brief breakdown of what the […]

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Understanding Water Intoxication in Pets

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 […]

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Fur-tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode II: Puppy Survives an Accidental Shooting

Fur-tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode II: Puppy Survives an Accidental Shooting

Meet Riley, a four-month-old mixed-breed dog. Her owners were away at work, and a brother-in-law who lived with them was at home, performing maintenance on a firearm.  The gun accidentally discharged, hitting Riley in the chest. Without delay, the brother-in-law brought her to AERC, and her owners left work to be with Riley at our […]

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Hot Spots on Dogs

Hot Spots on Dogs

It’s one in the morning and you wake up to the sound of your dog incessantly licking at the base of his tail- over and over and over. You turn on the light to discover the area he is licking is now red, raw, and sensitive to the touch. This is a familiar scenario for […]

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What to Do If Your Pet Is Overheated

What to Do If Your Pet Is Overheated

Heat exhaustion, or heat stroke, is a common pet emergency during these warmer months.  Dogs are not able to cool themselves by sweating the way people do.  Instead, they primarily cool themselves by panting. They only sweat a small amount from their paw pads.  This makes them more sensitive to heat stress. If a dog […]

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Signs of Allergies in Your Pet and Therapeutic Options

Signs of Allergies in Your Pet and Therapeutic Options

If your pet is experiencing an allergic reaction or a yeast or bacteria infection, their symptoms can range from mild to severe: Difficulty breathing is considered “RED” – or true emergency– on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows […]

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Measuring Your Pet’s Resting Respiratory Rate at Home

Measuring Your Pet’s Resting Respiratory Rate at Home

Knowing how to count your pet’s breathing rate at home can be a powerful tool for assessing his/her cardiopulmonary health – i.e. are your pet’s heart and lungs working as they should be? One of the heart’s many important jobs is to pump blood to the lungs to receive oxygen. If there is a problem […]

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Going Back to Work after Shelter-in-Place? 3 Tips on How to Prep Your Pet

Going Back to Work after Shelter-in-Place? 3 Tips on How to Prep Your Pet

In Minnesota, while it may feel like we’ve been social distancing for 100 years, it’s been closer to four weeks. Your pet, however, may feel as though it’s always been this way and expect it to continue in this fashion, even after life has gone back to a more “normal” state. After so much time […]

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