Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XXIII: Basel’s Mysterious Collapse

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XXIII: Basel’s Mysterious Collapse

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! Basel the three-year-old […]

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Life-Saving Blood Transfusions for Pets

Life-Saving Blood Transfusions for Pets

If your pet experienced a severe trauma or is profusely bleeding from any wound, 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! Most people are familiar […]

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4 Most Common Summer Pet Dangers

4 Most Common Summer Pet Dangers

If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress, heatstroke, or a severe trauma (such as hit by car or an animal bite), 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 […]

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4 Potential Kwanzaa Pet Dangers

4 Potential Kwanzaa Pet Dangers

If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress or suffers any burns, 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 you know or strongly suspect your […]

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5 Most Common Non-Toxin Pet Emergencies

5 Most Common Non-Toxin Pet Emergencies

At Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota, our ER sees many distinct types of pet emergencies. Toxicities are one of the most common, but we also see a lot of other non-toxin pet emergencies. In July 2022, Dr. Wolf, one of our emergency veterinarians, joined us on Facebook Live to discuss the five most […]

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Lake & Beach Dangers for Dogs

Lake & Beach Dangers for Dogs

A beach day with your dog often sounds like the perfect summer escape. What could go wrong? Well, unfortunately, enough to comprise a full list. So, before you aspire to bum around the beach with your dog all summer, lift your sunglasses and read about these potential beach dangers for dogs! 1. Parasites and Bacteria  […]

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Zante Currant Toxicity in Pets

Zante Currant Toxicity in Pets

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested grapes, raisins, or Zante currants, 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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Seven Common Pet Toxins in Your Garden

Seven Common Pet Toxins in Your Garden

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a toxic item, 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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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode V: Dante the Great Dane’s GDV Inferno

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode V: Dante the Great Dane’s GDV Inferno

If your pet is experiencing persistent, non-productive retching, this is considered a “RED” – or true emergency – on our Fast Track Triage chart. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! Non-productive retching & a painful, enlarged stomach are signs […]

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5 Things Emergency Vets Want Dog Owners to Know

5 Things Emergency Vets Want Dog Owners to Know

As a Twin Cities emergency veterinarian and a fellow pet owner, I have seen a lot – especially when it comes to our canine friends. From noses that sniff out toxic foods, to leaps off couches that cause sprained or broken limbs, to illnesses that slow them down, there are many reasons for dogs to […]

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