Posts Tagged: pet health December 21, 2022 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota 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 10 Common Autumn Pet Hazards 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 […] Read More Sepsis 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 seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! If your pet is experiencing diarrhea paired with persistent/severe vomiting (more […] Read More What To Do If You See a Pet in a Hot Car in Minnesota 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 4 Subtle Signs Your Pet is in Pain Assessing pain in pets can be challenging, even for experienced veterinary professionals. While pets cannot grade their pain on a scale of 1-10, they can communicate discomfort in other ways. If you notice your pet displaying any of these four subtle signs of pain, don’t overlook them! 1. Decreased Appetite Pets often eat less when […] Read More When Chronic Diseases Go South | Pet Health If your pet is experiencing difficulty breathing, multiple seizures within 24 hours, inability to walk or stand, or collapse, 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 […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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