Posts Tagged: pet health December 8, 2021 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota Neurological Problems in Pets: Steps to a Diagnosis When a pet owner suspects that a pet has a neurologic disease, it can be a very scary time. However, remember that even if neurologic signs are severe, they don’t necessarily correlate with your pet’s ability to get better! For pets facing possible neurologic problems, the best way pet parents can begin to help is to work with a veterinary team to […] Read More Nutmeg Toxicity in Dogs & Cats If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested nutmeg, 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 […] Read More Food Bloat in Pets You know that feeling of polishing off your third plate at Thanksgiving dinner, when you lean back in your chair, rub your full stomach, and swear you won’t be able to eat again for a week? Well, food bloat in pets is sort of like that — minus the silverware and cornucopia centerpiece — with […] Read More Tips for Managing a Pet with a Chronic Illness Having a pet diagnosed with a chronic disease can be overwhelming. The following are some tips to help navigate your pet’s chronic illness. 1. Ask Questions Make sure you understand the diagnosis. Seek information from your veterinarian and staff so that you fully understand your pet’s disease process, expected treatment, and prognosis. The more you understand your pet’s condition, the better able you will be to provide […] Read More Mothball Toxicity in Pets If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a mothball, 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 […] Read More Tremorgenic Mycotoxin Intoxication in Pets If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet was exposed to tremorgenic mycotoxins or anything else found in the garbage or compost pile, 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 […] Read More Urinary Crystals in Pets Urinary crystals are one type of “bling” that even fashion-conscious pet owners do not want! Urinary crystals and stones are caused by a buildup of natural minerals found in your pet’s urine. There are several types of urinary crystals and stones with the most common being struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate) and calcium oxalate. Occasionally, cysteine conglomerations are seen. All these minerals can form crystals that resemble tiny, microscopic […] Read More What to Expect for Your Pet’s First Ophthalmology Appointment Like a human ophthalmologist, a veterinary ophthalmologist specializes in all things eye-related! Of course, veterinary ophthalmology is a bit different than human medicine – after all, pets can’t outright say if they have blurry vision or if they are experiencing pain, and they certainly can’t read letters off a chart for a lens prescription! Eye […] Read More Zante Currant Toxicity in Pets If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested grapes, raisins, or Zante currants, 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 […] Read More Top 5 Preventable Pet ER Visits We see a lot of distinct types of pet emergencies working in an animal emergency hospital. While many of these cases are unforeseeable, some pet emergencies are preventable! Back in January of 2021, Dr. Anna Morrow, one of our emergency veterinarians, joined us on Facebook Live to discuss the top five preventable pet ER visits and what pet owners can do to ensure these emergencies don’t happen to their […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
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