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So long, 2020! As this difficult year full of changes and challenges comes to an end, we\u2019re keeping our fingers, toes, and paws crossed for a better 2021. In preparation for our annual \u201ctop blogs\u201d of the year compilation, we reviewed all of our blog articles from 2020, noting the shift from pre-pandemic to post-pandemic content. So while our \u201cTop 10 Blogs of 2020\u201d list contains our most popular blogs of the year, we also put together a pandemic-related blog list (because \u2013 in case you haven\u2019t noticed, it\u2019s still going on!) So without further ado, here are our two lists for 2020!<\/p>\n
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Written by Ally Thell, DVM<\/em><\/p>\n Dr. Thell, one of our emergency veterinarians, reflects on why she became an emergency veterinarian.<\/p>\n Written by Andrea Meyer, DVM, DACVD<\/em><\/p>\n Dr. Meyer, our board-certified veterinary dermatologist, discusses how to recognize the signs of allergies in your pet, as well as therapeutic options for managing your pet\u2019s allergies.<\/p>\n Written by Kathy Rausch, DVM<\/em><\/p>\n In this blog, Dr. Rausch, one of our emergency veterinarians, breaks down the risk factors that make certain pets more vulnerable to our cold Minnesota winters.<\/p>\n Written by Colleen Crockford, MSW, LICSW<\/em><\/p>\n The holiday season is already stressful for many people; adding the loss of a beloved animal companion can be overwhelming. Colleen Crockford, our Human Animal Bond Social Worker, reviews some of the feelings of grief and provides a few tips to make the holidays a bit easier.<\/p>\n In 2020, we started our Fur-Tunately Series. These blogs feature rare or unique cases presented to our ER. Our emergency veterinarians walk readers through a patient\u2019s visit, from intake to discharge. Click the links below to read on:<\/p>\n Part I<\/a> written by Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT & Part II<\/a> written by James Newton, DVM<\/em><\/p>\n In Part I of \u201cMarijuana Poisoning in Pets,\u201d Dr. Lee, our board-certified veterinary criticalist and toxicologist, discusses marijuana exposure in pets and what to look for. In Part II, Dr. Newton, one of our emergency veterinarians, explains the treatment process for this increasingly common toxicity.<\/p>\n Written by Heidi Fay-Thompson, DVM<\/em><\/p>\n Heat exhaustion, or heat stroke, is one of the most common pet emergencies during the summer months. Dr. Fay-Thompson, one of our emergency veterinarians, explains why it\u2019s so dangerous and what pet owners can do to keep their pets safe on hot, humid days.<\/p>\n Written by Heidi Brenegan, MBA, CVPM<\/em><\/p>\n After developing a passion for raising monarch butterflies this past summer, Heidi, our Chief Marketing Officer, shared her tips on how others can help monarchs to ensure they are around for future generations.<\/p>\n Written by Latasha Sikes, DVM<\/em><\/p>\n During National Veterinary Technician Week, Dr. Sikes, one of our emergency veterinarians, wrote an open letter to veterinary technicians, expressing gratitude for all they do for the team, our patients, and our clients.<\/p>\n Written by Missy Carpentier, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)<\/em><\/p>\n Discovering your dog suddenly can\u2019t use their back legs is a very scary experience. So Dr. Carpentier, our board-certified veterinary neurologist and neurosurgeon, explained this common occurrence in dogs with intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) and what you need to know if your dog suddenly can\u2019t walk.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Written by Colleen Crockford, MSW, LICSW<\/em><\/p>\n Colleen Crockford is Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota\u2019s Human Animal Bond Social Worker. This blog was published back in March, towards the beginning of the pandemic (remember that?!) As anxiety levels were on the rise, Colleen provided tips to help slow racing thoughts and find peace.<\/p>\n Featuring tips from Olivia Larson, CVT<\/em><\/p>\n During the start of the pandemic, Olivia Larson, one of our technicians, started \u201cOptimal Canine<\/a>\u201d \u2013 a social media account to post her favorite enrichment activities for homebound dog owners. Olivia then joined us on Facebook Live to share her best tips. This blog is a written version of her tips from the Facebook Live video<\/a>.<\/p>\n Written by Janine Hagen<\/em><\/p>\n During the Shelter-in-Place order in Minnesota, Janine Hagen, our Marketing Assistant, wrote about how to support locally-owned veterinary clinics that were limited to essential services at the time. Not surprisingly, some of these tips can be applied to any small business that you\u2019d like to support!<\/p>\n Written by Heidi Brenegan, MBA, CVPM<\/em><\/p>\n Heidi Brenegan, our Chief Marketing Officer, put together a list of general guidelines for pet owners who needed veterinary care during the COVID-19 pandemic and what to expect.<\/p>\n Please note that since the time of this blog\u2019s publication, state orders and individual veterinary clinic protocols may have changed. Before visiting your family veterinarian for an appointment or product pick-up, check their current guidelines.<\/em><\/p>\n Written by Heidi Brenegan, MBA, CVPM<\/em><\/p>\n After the Shelter-in-Place order, Heidi Brenegan, our Chief Marketing Officer, shares three tips on how to prepare pets for a return to work in order to avoid separation anxiety.<\/p>\n Thank you for revisiting these blogs with us, and we hope you have enjoyed following our blog. We wish you and your pets a healthy and safe 2021!<\/p>\n Don\u2019t want to miss any of our future blog articles? Scroll down to the bottom of the page and fill out the “Subscribe to Blog Via Email” section!<\/p>\n![\"dog,](\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Untitled-design-54.png\")
<\/p>\n9. Signs of Allergies in Your Pet and Therapeutic Options<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n8. Minnesota Cold Weather Pet Safety<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n7. Pet Loss During the Holidays<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n6. Fur-Tunately Series: Stories of Animal Survival<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n5. Marijuana Poisoning in Pets (<\/strong>Part I<\/a> and <\/strong>Part II<\/a>) <\/strong><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n4. What to Do If Your Pet is Overheated<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n3. The Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of Raising Monarch Caterpillars<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>2. <\/strong>Dear Veterinary Technicians: An Open Letter from an ER Vet<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n1. My Dog Can\u2019t Walk: Sudden Paralysis in Dogs<\/a><\/h4>\n
AERC\u2019s Pandemic-Related Blogs:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n1.\u00a0Four Things to Help You Find Calm During the Storm<\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n2. Stay-At-Home Boredom Busters for Dogs<\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n3. 7 Ways to Support Locally-Owned Veterinary Clinics<\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n4.\u00a0Veterinary Care During the Pandemic<\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n\u00a05. <\/em>Going Back to Work after Shelter-in-Place? 3 Tips on How to Prep Your Pet<\/a><\/h4>\n
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