Common Christmas Pet Dangers | An Ultimate Guide for Pet Owners

Common Christmas Pet Dangers | An Ultimate Guide for Pet Owners

Christmas is approaching and during this holiday season, our animal emergency hospital sees a trend of holiday-themed pet dangers that could have been prevented. To help your family avoid a trip to our ER this Christmas, we’ve compiled some of our previous blogs to create this ultimate list of the most common Christmas pet dangers […]

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Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets

Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested antifreeze, 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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Thanksgiving Feast: What Can I Share with My Pets? What Shouldn’t I Share?

Thanksgiving Feast: What Can I Share with My Pets? What Shouldn’t I Share?

We know this Thanksgiving will look different for many families. As you prepare Thanksgiving dinner at home (or put out the takeout food from a local restaurant or catering company), your dog and cat may be eager to join the Thanksgiving feast. But don’t give in to the puppy eyes and begging without first knowing […]

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Top 5 Winter Pet Dangers

Top 5 Winter Pet Dangers

As Minnesotans transition from fall to winter, it’s important to remember that our pets are adapting too. Whether you and your pets love Minnesota’s winters or you both wish you could be snowbirds, the snow and decrease in temperature means it’s time to be extra mindful of the additional potential pet emergencies that come with […]

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Pancreatitis in Pets: What Pet Owners Need to Know

Pancreatitis in Pets: What Pet Owners Need to Know

Pancreatitis is a very common disease, especially in dogs, yet many pet owners aren’t familiar with it until it happens to their own pet. This disease can be dangerous, which is why it’s important for all pet owners to know about it, as well as its symptoms and risks, prior to an emergency situation. So, […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival Episode III: The Mysterious Case of Claude the Chihuahua

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival Episode III: The Mysterious Case of Claude the Chihuahua

The Case: Claude, one-year-old Chihuahua, brought to AERC’s Emergency Service in the middle of the night. His mom reports he was squatting to urinate, only producing a few drops or no urine at all, and then he would cry out in pain. (CLUE ONE) Claude’s Treatment During his initial exam, our team immediately noticed Clause […]

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7 Reasons to Immediately Bring Your Cat to the ER

7 Reasons to Immediately Bring Your Cat to the ER

There are many reasons to consider scheduling a visit with your family veterinarian. Maybe your pet is losing weight for no obvious reason, their appetite has grown picky, or they’re due for an annual exam and bloodwork. These are all important reasons to see your family veterinarian, but they don’t necessarily warrant a trip to […]

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5 Tips to Pet-Proof Your Home

5 Tips to Pet-Proof Your Home

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested something toxic, 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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Summer Heat Risks for Pets

Summer Heat Risks for Pets

If your pet is experiencing severe heat stress or a heat stroke (symptoms include lethargy, vomiting, difficulty breathing, collapse, or a high rectal temperature) – 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 […]

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Fur-tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode II: Puppy Survives an Accidental Shooting

Fur-tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode II: Puppy Survives an Accidental Shooting

Meet Riley, a four-month-old mixed-breed dog. Her owners were away at work, and a brother-in-law who lived with them was at home, performing maintenance on a firearm.  The gun accidentally discharged, hitting Riley in the chest. Without delay, the brother-in-law brought her to AERC, and her owners left work to be with Riley at our […]

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