Posts Tagged: pet owners December 1, 2015 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota Why Should I Take My Pet to the Vet? This week, a decision came down from the Supreme Court that was really interesting to those of us in the veterinary industry, and it is relevant to pet owners as well. First, the backstory. A veterinarian in Texas had established an online presence that contained articles relating to pet care. Eventually, pet owners began using the online […] Read More Sharing Your Pet with an Ex: Questions to Discuss Before a Pet Emergency Too many times in the emergency department of AERC, we see pets brought in by a divorced pet owner whose ex-partner shares custody of the pet but doesn’t agree with the treatment plan selected and either refuses to provide authorization for care or to share the cost of treatment. Either situation can be scary and […] Read More ‘Tis the Season for Tick Prevention The best way to keep ticks off your dog is to take action BEFORE you find a tick. Did you know? Adult ticks are most common from late February to early April Female ticks lay between 3,000-6,000 eggs in the summer which is why ticks are the most active during summer Ticks tend to live […] Read More 15 Facts about Lyme Disease Here are a few quick facts pet owners should know about Lyme Disease: Lyme disease is a bacterial infection commonly seen in both dogs and people. Dogs living in the Midwest have significant risk of developing Lyme disease. An infected tick is more likely to bite your dog if your dog spends time in the […] Read More Pet Poison Prevention At Home: Tips to Pet-Proof Your Home 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 […] Read More Emergency Prevention: Four Tips to Help Prevent a Pet Emergency Although there are many true emergencies that require a trip to the emergency vet, many can be prevented. Below are the top four things that you, the pet owner, can do to decrease your chances of needing to use our services in the middle of the night or on a weekend! Spay or Neuter Your […] Read More Newer Posts
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