Posts Tagged: pet safety January 23, 2015 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota Pets and Ebola Virus What is Ebola? Ebola virus is an infectious and sometimes fatal disease. Symptoms typically include a fever and severe internal bleeding. On March 23, 2014, Ebola virus became a global concern when reports surfaced in West Africa. Ebola virus has claimed over 7,500 lives. How is Ebola spread? Ebola virus is spread by direct contact […] Read More Driving in Cars with Animals | Safe Vehicle Restraints for Pets In Minnesota, it’s “Click It or Ticket,” so we know to buckle up as soon as we get into the car. We also know that our car has seatbelts and airbags to keep us safe. But how can we keep our pets safe in the car? No Loose Pets in the Car First off, never, […] Read More Here Comes Halloween! While Halloween is a fun holiday filled with costumes and candy, there are dangers to keep in mind when it comes to your pets! Chocolate We all know chocolate is poisonous to dogs. Keep your pets far away from your kids’ candy bags. Remind your kids not to leave their candy out in the open […] Read More Disaster Preparedness for Pets Being prepared is the key to surviving disasters. This includes not only preparing for yourself, but for your pet as well. General rules of thumb are to have a 1-week supply of essentials at the house (stored in waterproof containers), a 3-day supply of essentials in a waterproof box in the car, and a 1-day […] Read More Thunderstorm Anxiety in Dogs This time of year, we often seen dogs at the ER for noise-related anxiety during thunderstorms and/or fireworks. Although we at AERC are happy to help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, some preparation on your part can avoid a trip to see us, particularly if you can identify the anxiety before it […] Read More It’s Getting Hot Out Here | Heat Safety for Pets 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 National Pet ID Week Imagine that you’re making dinner while the kids are playing. The doorbell rings. Your child opens the door to greet the neighbor’s kid, leaving it wide open. In a matter of seconds, your dog runs out the door. Or maybe you’re outside gardening in the backyard. You go around to the garage to get more […] Read More Newer Posts
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