Posts Tagged: Twin Cities veterinary referral center May 10, 2023 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota Red Building Open House Party 2023 Drone Image by JL Drone Imagery. A big thank you to everyone who came to our Oakdale Red Building Open House Party on May 7th, 2023! We sure did luck out with the weather & enjoyed the sunny day. We were very excited to open our doors and invite the community to tour our new […] Read More AERC’s Top 10 Blogs of 2022 Happy 2023! As we begin a new year, we’re taking a quick look back at 2022 to compile a list of our most popular blogs! It’s become a tradition here to create this annual list, so, without further ado, here are our top ten blogs of 2022! 10. Top Five Things Pet Owners Need to […] Read More How Can I Tell When My Exotic Pet is Sick? It’s a tragically common scenario in exotic pet medicine: the pet’s parent tells me that my patient’s symptoms (no appetite and not moving around much) just started yesterday. Before that, it was normal. Then I do my physical exam. I discover the bird’s prominent keel bone sticking far out beyond its emaciated breast muscles. The […] Read More Oral Tumors in Pets Learning that your beloved pet has a growth in their mouth is daunting. It’s an experience no pet owner wants to go through. However, early recognition and an accurate diagnosis of the oral mass can result in more treatment options and a better prognosis for your pet. Here is a brief breakdown of what the […] Read More Types of Allergies in Pets If your pet is experiencing an allergic reaction or a yeast or bacteria infection, their symptoms can range from mild to severe: Difficulty breathing is considered “RED” – or true emergency– on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows […] Read More What is a Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist? As Chief Marketing Officer at Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC), I often meet pet owners who don’t know what a veterinary specialist is. That’s understandable, because people usually don’t know what one is—until their pet needs one. Your family veterinarian received four years of training in veterinary college, in addition to four years of an […] Read More What is a Veterinary Referral Center? Have you ever wondered, what is a veterinary referral center? At Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota, we often get asked this question. Let’s put it like this. You have a doctor who is responsible for helping you stay healthy in a lot of ways. But, if you were to acquire a heart condition, your […] Read More