Potential Mardi Gras Pet Dangers

Potential Mardi Gras Pet Dangers

Happy Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday”! Mardi Gras is celebrated with parades, brightly colored festivals, and delicious food. Many also overindulge in a select bad habit before sacrificing that habit for the six weeks of Lent to follow. Whether you choose to bring your dog to local festivities or enjoy favorite traditional Mardi Gras dishes […]

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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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10 Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe This Summer

10 Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe This Summer

From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, Minnesotans take advantage of every precious summer day! For many, weekends mean heading “up north” to enjoy quality time at the lake, grilling, and bonfires. But if your pet is joining the outdoor fun, it’s important to keep safety top of mind. So, while you’re packing for […]

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Homemade Slime Toxicity in Pets

Homemade Slime Toxicity in Pets

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested homemade slime or any of its individual toxic ingredients, 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 […]

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Five Swimming Pool Pet Dangers and How to Prevent Them

Five Swimming Pool Pet Dangers and How to Prevent Them

On a hot summer day, one of the best ways to cool off is to jump into your backyard swimming pool! But is it safe to let your dog join you? Well, the short answer is: Yes, with supervision, it is typically safe for a dog to swim in a well-balanced chlorinated or saltwater swimming […]

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Mushroom Toxicity in Pets

Mushroom Toxicity in Pets

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested toxic wild mushrooms, 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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Asthma in Pets

Asthma in Pets

Spring is here in Minnesota! We can finally throw open our windows, air out our homes, and… let in the allergens? Soon after, your cat or dog starts coughing. Could there be a connection? Many people are familiar with asthma in humans because they or their loved ones are affected, but pets can have asthma, […]

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Halloween Pet Costume Safety Guide

Halloween Pet Costume Safety Guide

Many pet owners enjoy including their pets in the Halloween fun by purchasing pet costumes. It’s completely okay to put your pet in a costume if he/she is comfortable wearing clothing. With that being said, we have six important guidelines when it comes to pet Halloween costumes. 1. Supervision You should always monitor your pet […]

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10 Tips for Boating with Dogs

10 Tips for Boating with Dogs

Many Minnesotans agree that boating is one of the best parts of summer! From fishing to water sports to a leisurely ride, life seems to be better on the lake. Boating is such an enjoyable activity that some pet owners choose to bring their dogs aboard to join in on the fun. While some dogs […]

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Camping and Hiking with Your Dog Part II: Safety Tips

Camping and Hiking with Your Dog Part II: Safety Tips

If you haven’t read Camping and Hiking With Your Dog Part I written by Chuck & Don’s, click here! They provide great tips for what you’ll need to pack for your dog and how to plan ahead in case of an emergency! Summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy all that nature has […]

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