Posts Tagged: pet health June 12, 2024 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota Navigating a Pet’s Cancer Diagnosis: Part I “It’s a mast cell tumor.” Dr. Meyer’s words hit like a ton of bricks. I had taken my dog, Sally, to a routine annual checkup with her dermatologist, and Dr. Meyer had taken a fine needle aspirate sample of a small lump on Sally’s chest. With few exceptions, Sally has always been healthy. A schnauzer […] Read More Understanding Rabies & How to Protect Your Pet If your pet is not current on vaccinations, including rabies, contact your family veterinarian to set up an appointment. If your pet was bitten by a wild or stray animal, contact your family veterinarian or the Minnesota Board of Animal Health (651.201.6808) regarding rabies testing. If your community has an animal control office, contact them […] Read More The Importance of Monitoring Your Pet’s Blood Pressure If your pet collapses or experiences respiratory distress, 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! Every time humans visit their doctors, their blood pressure is […] Read More Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XX: The Collapsed Lung Mystery If your pet is having difficulty breathing, 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! Remove any neck collars or facial restrictions such as muzzles. […] Read More What’s an Oxygen Kennel & How Does it Help My Pet at the ER Vet? If your pet is having difficulty breathing, 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! A pet experiencing respiratory distress, or difficulty breathing, is scary […] Read More 5 Common Pet Rabbit Myths & Misconceptions Adopting a new pet is a commitment that requires follow-through and responsibility. This is why prospective adopters should thoroughly research their new pet before beginning the adoption process. If your family is considering adopting a pet rabbit, we encourage you to read these common pet rabbit myths and misconceptions to ensure you are prepared to […] Read More The Benefits of Toxicology Hotlines for Pets If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a toxic item, 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. […] Read More 6 Common Holiday Items You Didn’t Know Were Toxic to Your Pet If you witnessed or strongly suspect that your pet ingested a toxic plant, 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 […] Read More Understanding Caffeine Toxicity in Pets If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a caffeine source, 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 care […] Read More Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XVIII: The Corn Cob Catastrophe 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 […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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