Wildfire Smoke and Pets: How to Protect Dogs, Cats, Birds & More

Wildfire Smoke and Pets: How to Protect Dogs, Cats, Birds & More

When wildfire smoke rolls into Minnesota, it’s easy to focus on how it affects people. But our pets are breathing the exact same air we are—and in some cases, they’re even more vulnerable. If the air isn’t safe for you, it isn’t safe for your pet. Here’s what every pet owner should know about wildfire […]

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Emergency Vet Mythbusters: Summer Edition

Emergency Vet Mythbusters: Summer Edition

Summer is a wonderful time to get outside and enjoy adventures with our pets. Whether you’re heading to the lake, firing up the grill, or spending long days hiking, warmer weather also brings some common pet emergencies—and plenty of misinformation about how to handle them. In a recent Facebook Live, AERC emergency veterinarian Dr. Jasmine […]

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Summer Pet Safety at the Cabin

Summer Pet Safety at the Cabin

Summer in Minnesota is precious. After months of snow and cold, we pack up the car, head north, spend weekends at the cabin, fish on the lake, and soak up every minute of sunshine we can get. For many of us, our pets are right there alongside us for all the adventures. In a recent […]

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Lilies and Kitties: Keeping Your Cat Safe This Spring

Lilies and Kitties: Keeping Your Cat Safe This Spring

As Mother’s Day and the spring season roll around, you may be tempted to buy that beautiful bouquet of lilies from the grocery store. If you have a cat at home, think twice! Which lilies are toxic to my cat? Specifically, lilies that are part of the Lilium (true lilies) and Hemerocallis (day lilies) families […]

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What is Tularemia?

What is Tularemia?

Tularemia is a bacterial infection caused by Francisella tularensis. Who is susceptible? How can you or your pet get this infection? Tularemia is a zoonotic disease, so humans are infected via an infected animal, including pets. Where is this bacteria located? What time of year are you and your animal most at risk? What are […]

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Infectious Diseases at the Animal ER

Infectious Diseases at the Animal ER

As pet owners, our top priority is ensuring the health and safety of our pets. Unfortunately, pets can sometimes fall ill with infectious diseases that can spread from animal to animal. These diseases, known as infectious diseases, are different from zoonotic diseases, which can be transmitted from animals to humans. Not all infectious diseases are […]

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Most Common Pet Toxins

Most Common Pet Toxins

  If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested anything 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. […]

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What to Do if Your Pet is Choking

What to Do if Your Pet is Choking

If your pet experienced a choking episode or is still actively choking and struggling to breathe, 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! One quiet […]

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AERC’s Top 10 Blogs of 2024

AERC’s Top 10 Blogs of 2024

Each year, we’re proud to provide Twin Cities pet parents—and beyond—with educational, fun, and engaging blog articles on a wide range of pet-related topics. As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the blogs that made the biggest impact this year. With 47 new blogs published in 2024, here’s our annual […]

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5 Tips for Traveling with Non-Traditional Pets

5 Tips for Traveling with Non-Traditional Pets

In October 2025, Martha Ruphrect, CVT, one of our talented Avian & Exotic Medicine veterinary technicians, joined us for a Facebook Live session to talk about safely transporting non-traditional pets. Whether you’re heading out on a road trip or just making a visit to the vet, Martha shared plenty of valuable tips to keep your […]

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