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10 Tips to Keep Your Cat Cool This Summer
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August 4, 2023 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota

10 Tips to Keep Your Cat Cool This Summer

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 […]

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Wound Management in Pets

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 […]

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Sudden Collapse in Pets Part II: What To Do if Your Pet Collapses

Sudden Collapse in Pets Part II: What To Do if Your Pet Collapses

If your pet suddenly collapses or cannot get up, these are considered “RED” – or true emergencies– on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to read Part I […]

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Sudden Collapse in Pets Part I: Common Causes

Sudden Collapse in Pets Part I: Common Causes

If your pet suddenly collapses or cannot get up, these are considered “RED” – or true emergencies– on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! Your dog is playing in the yard and suddenly collapses. When […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XVII: The Collie & the THC Toxicity Case

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XVII: The Collie & the THC Toxicity Case

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested THC buds or edible products, 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 […]

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Aural Hematoma in Pets

Aural Hematoma in Pets

If your pet is profusely bleeding from any wound, 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 a small wound, this […]

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Trouble During Active Labor & Post-Birth Illnesses in Pets

Trouble During Active Labor & Post-Birth Illnesses in Pets

If your pet is having trouble during active labor or postpartum, 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! Some of the most rewarding, but also […]

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Canine Parvovirus: What Dog Parents Need to Know

Canine Parvovirus: What Dog Parents Need to Know

If your pet has diarrhea paired with vomiting or loss of appetite, 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 your arrival so the […]

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5 Mother’s Day Gift Do’s and Don’ts for Pet Moms

5 Mother’s Day Gift Do’s and Don’ts for Pet Moms

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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What Qualifies as a Dermatologic Pet Emergency?

What Qualifies as a Dermatologic Pet Emergency?

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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