14 Gifts for a Paw-some Valentine’s Day with Your Furry Valentine

14 Gifts for a Paw-some Valentine’s Day with Your Furry Valentine

Happy Valentine’s Day! Will you be enjoying an elaborate day of festivities with your sweetie? Or will you be spending quality time with your family and friends? Or is it more of a treat yourself (self-care is important!) kind of day? No matter what your plans are for Valentine’s Day, remember to include your pets! […]

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Why I Became an ER Vet

Why I Became an ER Vet

Why did I become an ER vet? To put it simply, I can’t imagine doing anything else. Since I graduated from veterinary school, emergency and critical care work is all I’ve done. It’s an extremely fulfilling line of work. Obviously, I love animals or else I wouldn’t have pursued a career in veterinary medicine. Aside […]

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Top 10 AERC Blog Articles of 2019

Top 10 AERC Blog Articles of 2019

That’s a wrap on 2019! For many, the end of the year is a time to reflect. So we decided to look back on Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota’s blog from the past year and compile a list of our top ten blog articles of 2019. Without further ado, here’s our list: 10. […]

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Grape and Raisin Toxicity in Pets

Grape and Raisin 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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Do I Really Need to Give My Dog Heartworm Medication?

Do I Really Need to Give My Dog Heartworm Medication?

Spring is here! And with spring comes heartworm season. Your vet may be encouraging you to get your dog heartworm tested, and you may be ready to start your dog on preventatives. We’ve all heard about heartworms for years and have faithfully used preventatives, but in the northern U.S., you may have yet to meet […]

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Five Things You Didn’t Know Were Toxic to Pets

Five Things You Didn’t Know Were Toxic to Pets

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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Cold Medicines That Can Poison Your Pet

Cold Medicines That Can Poison Your Pet

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested human medications, 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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5 Thanksgiving Pet Dangers

5 Thanksgiving Pet Dangers

Happy Thanksgiving! We know everyone’s favorite part of this holiday is the food. Turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, gravy, pumpkin pie…Sorry, didn’t mean to make your mouth water! With all of these delicious foods on the table, it’s no wonder our pets get tempted. With that being said, it’s important for pet owners to […]

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Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe This Labor Day Weekend

Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe This Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day weekend is coming up! If your family plans to travel up north to the cabin, go camping, go out on the lake, or BBQ in the backyard, please keep your pet’s safety in mind! Here are eight tips on how to keep your pets safe this weekend! 1.  Stay Cool While outside, your pet […]

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Xylitol: It’s Not So Sweet | Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs

Xylitol: It’s Not So Sweet | Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested xylitol, 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 veterinary […]

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