6 Things You Should Know About Pet Nutrition Part II

6 Things You Should Know About Pet Nutrition Part II

If you haven’t read our first three tips in Part I, click here! If you’ve already read Part I, then here are our last three pet nutrition tips! 4. Food should be enjoyable.  Palatability is a very important aspect of diet choice. Some dogs and cats simply don’t like the taste of certain foods. You wouldn’t […]

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6 Things You Should Know About Pet Nutrition Part I

6 Things You Should Know About Pet Nutrition Part I

Meet Dexter. He loves food, and I love feeding him. If Dexter ruled the world, he would eat everything (i.e. kibble, canned food, squirrels, bacon, etc.) except non-food items and kale. Dexter is not fond of kale. Despite his enthusiastic appetite, Dexter cannot eat whatever he wants because his digestion simply will not allow it. […]

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Get the Skinny on Raw Food Diets

Get the Skinny on Raw Food Diets

If your pet is on a raw food diet, they are at risk of exposure to bacterial infection such as E. coli, Campylobacter, and Salmonella. Common signs include diarrhea, vomiting, decreased appetite, dehydration, weakness, decreased energy, increased heart rate, and low body temperature. Depending on the severity of your pet’s symptoms, this can range from […]

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4 Hazards to Your Pet This Winter

4 Hazards to Your Pet This Winter

If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress or seizures caused by a toxin or persistent non-productive retching, 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 […]

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7 Common Holiday Dangers to Cats and Dogs

7 Common Holiday Dangers to Cats and Dogs

The holidays are stressful enough without you having to worry about rushing your dog or cat to Animal Emergency and Referral Center, a 24-7 veterinary hospital on Christmas Eve, right? When it comes to keeping your pet safe this holiday season, read on to find out what holiday dangers pose threats to your pet. Chocolate  The […]

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Why Should I Take My Pet to the Vet?

Why Should I Take My Pet to the Vet?

This week, a decision came down from the Supreme Court that was really interesting to those of us in the veterinary industry, and it is relevant to pet owners as well. First, the backstory. A veterinarian in Texas had established an online presence that contained articles relating to pet care. Eventually, pet owners began using the online […]

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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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What is a Veterinary Referral Center?

What is a Veterinary Referral Center?

Have you ever wondered, what is a veterinary referral center? At Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota, we often get asked this question. Let’s put it like this. You have a doctor who is responsible for helping you stay healthy in a lot of ways. But, if you were to acquire a heart condition, your […]

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‘Tis the Season for Tick Prevention

‘Tis the Season for Tick Prevention

The best way to keep ticks off your dog is to take action BEFORE you find a tick. Did you know? Adult ticks are most common from late February to early April Female ticks lay between 3,000-6,000 eggs in the summer which is why ticks are the most active during summer Ticks tend to live […]

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