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It may be 2022, but we\u2019re taking a look back at 2021. It\u2019s become an annual tradition for us to compile a list of our most popular blogs from the past year, and this year is no different! So, with that being said, here are our top ten blogs of 2021!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Written by Heidi\u00a0Brenegan, Chief Marketing Officer<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In honor of Pet Dental Health Month (February), Heidi, our Chief Marketing Officer,\u00a0wrote this cautionary tale about Pepper, one of our team member\u2019s dogs, and what Dr.\u00a0Vicari, one of our board-certified veterinary dentists, discovered during a routine oral exam.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Read here:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-routine-dental-care-for-your-pet\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Written by Sarah Foote, DVM<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n In this blog, Dr. Foote, one of our emergency veterinarians, focuses on four common types of houseplants that are toxic to cats and dogs.\u00a0Plants discussed in this blog include cycad palm,\u00a0Monstera\u00a0Deliciosa, Elephant\u2019s Ear, and lilies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Read here:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/four-common-houseplants-that-are-toxic-to-cats-and-dogs\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Written by Heidi\u00a0Brenegan, Chief Marketing Officer<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In this three-part blog series, Heidi\u00a0Brenegan, our Chief Marketing Officer, shares her\u00a0personal experience\u00a0with her reactive dog, Polo, as well\u00a0as resources and tips to help support other dog owners with reactive dogs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Read here:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/reactivity-in-dogs-part-i-the-myth-of-the-good-dog\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Written by Briana Keller, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Cancer affects approximately six million pets every year. The best chance for a successful cancer treatment is early detection. In\u00a0this\u00a0blog, Dr. Keller, our board-certified veterinary oncologist, shares a list of five things pet parents can do to help detect a pet\u2019s cancer sooner rather than later.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Read here:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/early-detection-of-cancer-in-dogs-and-cats-five-things-pet-owners-can-do\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Written by Sarah Foote, DVM\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n In this blog, Dr. Foote, one of our emergency veterinarians,\u00a0provides tips on what to look for when assessing five\u00a0seemingly-less-serious signs that pet parents often question as a true pet emergency.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Read here:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/5-seemingly-less-serious-signs-to-recognize-as-a-pet-medical-emergency\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Written by Janine Hagen, Marketing Assistant\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n As a local Minnesota business, we wanted to help educate pet parents on how to best protect their dogs from\u00a0the cold. Janine, our Marketing Assistant, put together this handy\u00a0guide to help parents know when to pull out the dog sweater, when to get out the full winter gear, and when to just stay home!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Read here:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/winter-clothing-guide-for-dogs\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Written by Kayla Hanson, DVM, DACVECC,\u00a0cHPV,\u00a0cVMA\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Saying goodbye to a pet is one of the hardest decisions pet owners have to make. It\u2019s overwhelming to determine the \u201cright\u201d time, as there are many factors to consider, which is why\u00a0Dr. Hanson, one of our board-certified\u00a0criticalists\u00a0who is also a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian,\u00a0shares advice on this difficult decision-making process as pet owners consider their pet\u2019s end-of-life care.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Read here:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/pet-euthanasia-making-the-difficult-decision\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Written by Heidi\u00a0Brenegan, Chief Marketing Officer<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Many veterinary clinics are booked weeks out and animal ERs are experiencing longer wait times. Why? Heidi\u00a0Brenegan, our Chief Marketing Officer, answers these questions to help explain the complexity of what is happening in the veterinary industry right now.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Read on here:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/why-are-veterinarians-so-busy-right-now\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Written as\u00a0a collaboration\u00a0between Elizabeth\u202fBruns, DVM, and Janine Hagen, Marketing Assistant.\u202f<\/span><\/i>\u202f<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As essential oils have gained popularity over these past few years, we have received a lot of questions about how safe essential oils are for our pets. Unfortunately, the answers\u00a0to\u00a0many of these questions are a bit complicated.\u00a0In this blog,\u00a0Dr.\u00a0Bruns, one of our emergency veterinarians, and Janine, our Marketing Assistant, address the most common questions we receive on essential oils and pets.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Read here:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/are-essential-oils-safe-for-pets\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Written by Geoff\u00a0Gieni, DVM\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Our number #1 blog of 2021 is our article on insect repellent toxicity! We\u2019re guessing more people exploring the great outdoors\u00a0has\u00a0peaked\u00a0an interest in keeping pets safe from bugs while outside. In this blog, Dr.\u00a0Gieni, one of our emergency veterinarians, addresses three common insect repellents and why they are toxic to pets, as well as the best way to safely keep bugs off your pets!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"veterinary](\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitled-design-18.png\")
<\/p>\n10. The Importance of Routine Dental Care for Your Pet<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n9. <\/span>Four Common Houseplants that are Toxic to Cats and Dogs<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n8. Reactivity in Dogs<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n7. Early Detection of Cancer in Dogs and Cats: 5 Things Pet Owners Can Do<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n6. 5 Seemingly-Less-Serious Signs to Recognize as a Pet Emergency<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n5.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Winter Clothing Guide<\/span>\u00a0for Dogs<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n4. Pet Euthanasia: Making the Difficult Decision<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n3. Why are Vets so Busy?<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n2. Are Essential Oils\u00a0Safe for Pets?<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n1. Insect Repellent Toxicity & Pets: What Pet Owners Need to Know<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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