How to Tell if Your Pet Has Ingested a Foreign Body

How to Tell if Your Pet Has Ingested a Foreign Body

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 […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode VII | The ER Tale of Ed the Rabbit

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode VII | The ER Tale of Ed the Rabbit

CHAPTER ONE  Once upon a time, there was a kind-hearted rabbit named Ed. This four-year-old Holland Lop had quite the adventure at Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota’s emergency room with an unlikely hero that reminds us all of the magical power of diagnostic testing. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves! Young Ed’s tale doesn’t begin in our ER.   One day, Ed’s human noticed he wasn’t his usual, hoppy self. He […]

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Food Bloat in Pets

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 […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode VI: Every Small Dog Owner’s Greatest Fear

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode VI: Every Small Dog Owner’s Greatest Fear

*WARNING: This blog contains graphic images. Please continue at your own discretion.* A larger dog picked up Bentley, an 8-year-old Yorkie, by the neck, and shook him.  If your eyes are wide, chest feels tight, and your pulse is racing after reading that, then you may be a small dog owner! Having your beloved pet attacked […]

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Onions, Garlic, Chives, & Leeks: Allium Poisoning in Pets

Onions, Garlic, Chives, & Leeks: Allium Poisoning in Pets

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested onions, garlic, chives, or leeks, 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 […]

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Mothball Toxicity in Pets

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 […]

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Tremorgenic Mycotoxin Intoxication in Pets

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 […]

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Back to School Pet Toxins and Hazards

Back to School Pet Toxins and Hazards

It’s time for a new school year! Whether your student is returning to in-person classes or continuing at-home learning options, remember that many school supplies, as well as common items found in backpacks and lunchboxes, can be toxic or hazardous to our pets. Please carefully review this list of potential pet toxins and dangers to be extra cautious of this […]

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Top 5 Preventable Pet ER Visits

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 […]

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Sand Impaction in Dogs: What Happens When Your Dog Eats Too Much Sand

Sand Impaction in Dogs: What Happens When Your Dog Eats Too Much Sand

It’s summer, and that means it’s time to hit the beach! For many dog parents, Fido comes along for some fun in the sun. But before you start packing your beach bag, it’s important to be aware of the risks that come with visiting sandy beaches and outdoor play areas. While many dog owners know the dangers of overheating, as well as water dangers such as blue-green algae, water […]

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