Posts Tagged: pet health November 2, 2023 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota Dealing with Diarrhea in Pets If your pet is profusely bleeding, 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! If your pet has diarrhea paired with vomiting or loss of […] Read More Mammary Tumors in Dogs and Cats: Part I October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know pets can get breast cancer, too? Mammary tumors can occur in both dogs and cats and can range in size. Whether your pet is at higher risk or you have already discovered a mammary lump on your pet, we want to guide pet parents through what […] Read More Pet Nutrition | Part II: The Truth about Pet Diet Trends If you haven’t read Part I of this blog, we encourage you to do so to learn more about different pet nutritional needs and selecting your pet’s diet. Here in Part II of this blog, Dr. Adams shares her honest, professional opinion on popular pet diets. You can watch Dr. Adams’ Facebook Live video to […] Read More Seizures in Pets | Part II: Diagnostics & Treatment If your pet is experiencing active seizures, cluster seizures, or status epilepticus, 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! Note that a single seizure that […] Read More Vomiting in Pets & When to Seek Veterinary Care If your pet is experiencing persistent, non-productive retching, 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! If your pet is experiencing persistent/severe vomiting or vomiting […] Read More Broken Toenails in Pets A broken toenail is considered “YELLOW” – or a semi-urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend having your pet evaluated by your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital within 24 hours. Call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you, and if your pet’s condition worsens, […] Read More Common Eye Problems in Pets If your pet’s eye is bleeding profusely or experienced a trauma, 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 your pet is squinting, has eye […] Read More 4 Most Common Summer Pet Dangers If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress, heatstroke, or a severe trauma (such as hit by car or an animal bite), 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 […] Read More 10 Tips to Keep Your Cat Cool 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 […] Read More Wound Management in Pets If your pet experienced a severe trauma or is profusely bleeding from any wound, 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 your pet has […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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