Top 10 Reasons For Veterinary Emergency Room Visits

Top 10 Reasons For Veterinary Emergency Room Visits

Every day, morning or night, the staff at Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota see patients for a number of different reasons. Dr. Heidi Fay-Thompson, one of our ER veterinarians, is here with the top 10 reasons why pets come to our emergency clinics: 1. Vomiting and Diarrhea Nothing sends owners into the veterinary hospital faster than having […]

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New Year’s Resolutions for Pets

New Year’s Resolutions for Pets

The following are resolutions that you and your pets can consider adopting for the upcoming New Year.  These resolutions are all aimed at improving family life around the home and strengthening the bond you have with your pets. Diet  DOG: I will increase my fiber intake eating all the rabbit poop I can find.  I will […]

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Why Should I Take My Pet to the Vet?

Why Should I Take My Pet to the Vet?

This week, a decision came down from the Supreme Court that was really interesting to those of us in the veterinary industry, and it is relevant to pet owners as well. First, the backstory. A veterinarian in Texas had established an online presence that contained articles relating to pet care. Eventually, pet owners began using the online […]

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What You Need to Know about Heartworm Disease

What You Need to Know about Heartworm Disease

Heartworm disease is a very serious and potentially life-threatening illness that results from an infection of heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis).  In the United States, dogs are most commonly infected, but cats and ferrets may also become infected. When a mosquito bites a dog that is infected by heartworms, the mosquito picks up baby worms (called microfilaria) […]

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Pet Diabetes

Pet Diabetes

November is National Pet Diabetes Month! Diabetes mellitus is a condition that affects the concentration of glucose (a type of sugar) in your pet’s blood. Diabetes is caused by a shortage of insulin (a hormone produced from the pancreas), or when your pet’s body has trouble properly using the insulin it has made. There are […]

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Disaster Preparedness for Pets

Disaster Preparedness for Pets

Being prepared is the key to surviving disasters. This includes not only preparing for yourself, but for your pet as well. General rules of thumb are to have a 1-week supply of essentials at the house (stored in waterproof containers), a 3-day supply of essentials in a waterproof box in the car, and a 1-day […]

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National Pet ID Week

National Pet ID Week

Imagine that you’re making dinner while the kids are playing. The doorbell rings. Your child opens the door to greet the neighbor’s kid, leaving it wide open. In a matter of seconds, your dog runs out the door. Or maybe you’re outside gardening in the backyard. You go around to the garage to get more […]

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Emergency Prevention: Four Tips to Help Prevent a Pet Emergency

Emergency Prevention: Four Tips to Help Prevent a Pet Emergency

Although there are many true emergencies that require a trip to the emergency vet, many can be prevented. Below are the top four things that you, the pet owner, can do to decrease your chances of needing to use our services in the middle of the night or on a weekend! Spay or Neuter Your […]

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New Name, New Look

New Name, New Look

It is during the joyous holiday season that we all reflect on everything that we are most thankful for, notably, the meaningful relationships we have with our families, friends, colleagues, clients, and patients! This year, the Animal Emergency Clinic made some changes so that we may better serve you and your clients while differentiating ourselves […]

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