Posts Tagged: pet health March 1, 2023 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XVI: Leo & the Pressurized Liquid If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress, 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 you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested something […] Read More When Your Pet Just Can’t Go: Constipation in Pets If your pet is straining to defecate, this is considered a “YELLOW” – or 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 […] Read More Top 5 Most Common Dog and Cat Breeds Affected by Heart Disease 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! In human medicine, it’s important for patients to know their […] Read More Coughing in Pets If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress, 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 aggressive coughing without distress, this […] Read More Unproductive Retching in Pets If your pet is experiencing persistent non-productive retching or 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! If your pet is experiencing persistent/severe vomiting […] Read More 5 Ways to Improve Your Pet’s Health in the New Year We all want the best for our pets and with the new year beginning, it’s a great time to write down health goals for your pet. Here are a few ideas to consider to help improve your pet’s health this year! 1. Treat Responsibly One of the biggest pet health concerns is obesity, which […] Read More 5 Tips on How to Help Pets with Severe Injuries & Profuse Bleeding If your pet experience severe trauma (hit by car, animal attack, or severe/multiple injuries) and/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 […] Read More Osteosarcoma in Pets Bone cancer is a common cancer in dogs, and approximately 85% of bone cancers are a type called osteosarcoma. This cancer most often affects large and giant breed dogs and typically arises in the long bones of the legs. How do I know if my dog has bone cancer? The first symptom of dogs with […] Read More Why is My Pet Limping? If your pet collapses, is unable to walk or get up, or experiences severe 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 […] Read More Understanding GI Upset in Pets & When to Go to the ER If your pet is currently experiencing GI upset, refer to our Fast Track Triage system for the best course of action: Pets experiencing persistent or severe vomiting, appetite loss for more than 24 hours, a known foreign body ingestion causing illness, or diarrhea paired with vomiting or loss of appetite are considered “ORANGE” – or […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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