Posts Tagged: Twin Cities animal hospital July 27, 2022 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota 4 Subtle Signs Your Pet is in Pain Assessing pain in pets can be challenging, even for experienced veterinary professionals. While pets cannot grade their pain on a scale of 1-10, they can communicate discomfort in other ways. If you notice your pet displaying any of these four subtle signs of pain, don’t overlook them! 1. Decreased Appetite Pets often eat less when […] Read More Marijuana Poisoning in Pets: Part II If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested THC buds or edible products, 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 […] Read More Marijuana Poisoning in Pets: Part I If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested THC buds or edible products, 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 […] Read More Prevent Your Pets from Overheating Summertime is the best time of year! We tend to be more active during the summer months and try to soak in as much time outside as we can here in Minnesota. This also typically means having our pets enjoy more time outside as well. However, even in the Bold North, we can reach high […] Read More Sun Protection Do’s and Don’ts for Pets If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ate or was topically exposed to sunscreens or lotions with toxic ingredients like salicylates, zinc oxide, and toxic essential oils, these are considered “ORANGE” – or urgent cases – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining […] Read More