Posts Tagged: veterinary care November 2, 2023 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota Dealing with Diarrhea in Pets If your pet is profusely bleeding, this is considered a “RED” – or true emergency – on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! If your pet has diarrhea paired with vomiting or loss of […] Read More 5 Ways to Improve Your Pet’s Health in the New Year We all want the best for our pets and with the new year beginning, it’s a great time to write down health goals for your pet. Here are a few ideas to consider to help improve your pet’s health this year! 1. Treat Responsibly One of the biggest pet health concerns is obesity, which […] Read More Help! My Pet Won’t Eat, Drink, or Lie Down! If your pet hasn’t eaten or drunk water in more than 24 hours and/or is unable to lie down due to severe pain or discomfort, these are considered “ORANGE” – or urgent cases – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend having your pet evaluated by your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital […] Read More Why Are Veterinarians So Busy Right Now If you’ve sought veterinary care during the pandemic, you may have been surprised that your veterinarian’s appointment schedule was booked out for 3-4 weeks for anything routine. If you’ve needed emergency veterinary care, the comparison to pre-pandemic life may have been even more dramatic. Normal wait times of 2-3 hours have ballooned to 6-8 hours, and emergency hospitals often have to stop receiving patients. The intention […] Read More Eight Things to Know about Adopting a Puppy in Minnesota Is your family looking to add a canine member? You may be asking yourself, “Where can I adopt/buy/get a puppy?” Having worked in veterinary clinics for over three decades, I have seen puppies come from a lot of different sources—some better than others. Here’s what you need to know before you start looking! Puppy mills, […] Read More Veterinarians are Human I have some news that you might find shocking. So brace yourselves for just a moment. Are you ready? Are you sitting down? Here goes. Veterinarians and their staff are human beings. “What?” you say, “Of course. I knew that.” And I’m sure you did. But that particular truth has been lost on a lot of people, […] Read More
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