Posts Tagged: pet surgery September 4, 2024 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Dogs 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 […] Read More Navigating Your Pet’s Anesthesia Many pet parents have concerns regarding anesthesia – especially for senior pets, pets with heart murmurs, and pets with other health issues. Unfortunately, these concerns often cause pet parents to delay important procedures like dental cleanings or lump removals because they’re afraid that undergoing anesthesia will be dangerous for their pet. In February of 2024, […] Read More 5 Most Common Pet Surgeries at AERC Every day, our Surgery Service performs a variety of pet surgeries! From scheduled procedures to emergency situations, our patients keep us on our toes! Understandably so, many of our clients are curious to know which surgeries we do the most and why these procedures are needed by our pets. So, we decided to share the list of […] Read More General Post-Operative Care for Pets We know it can be intimidating bringing your pet home after a surgical procedure. Don’t worry! Below we have addressed the five things you need to know for successful at-home care after surgery. 1. Activity Restriction Most animals’ activity will need to be restricted for 10-14 days after surgery while the incision heals. This means […] Read More Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet Spaying or neutering your animal companion will help them live a longer and healthier life. These surgeries can also reduce behavioral problems and help control the pet population. Spaying is a surgical procedure done on female animals to remove both ovaries and the uterus. Neutering is a surgical procedure done on male animals to remove […] Read More Unusual GI Foreign Bodies (Or Things That Pets Eat That Amaze Me) If you know or strongly suspect your pet ingested a foreign body that is causing illness, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend having your pet see your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital within the next 12 hours. Please call ahead of […] Read More
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