{"id":8887,"date":"2023-08-09T14:24:25","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T14:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=8887"},"modified":"2023-08-09T14:24:25","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T14:24:25","slug":"4-most-common-summer-pet-dangers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/4-most-common-summer-pet-dangers\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Most Common Summer Pet Dangers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8895 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-53.png\" alt=\"dog, red sunglasses, on the beach, summer pet dangers, summer pet hazards, summer pet health, pet emergency, veterinary medicine, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-53.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-53-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ed1b2f;\">If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress, heatstroke, or a severe trauma (such as hit by car or an animal bite), these are considered \u201cRED\u201d \u2013 or true emergencies \u2013 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! <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr style=\"width: 100%;\" size=\"3\" \/>\n<p>In Minnesota, summertime means an increase in pet emergencies as more pets spend time outside. In July of 2023, Dr. Wolf, an emergency veterinarian, joined us on Facebook Live to discuss the four most common summertime pet dangers. Below, you can read her answers, summarized, or watch the video for Dr. Wolf\u2019s in-depth answers and safety tips.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Faercmn%2Fvideos%2F778096564049949%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Heat Stroke<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is a lot that pet parents can do to prevent heat stroke in their pets. However, once heat exhaustion occurs, many of these pets are in a very critical state. The best preventative tips to remember when it\u2019s hot and humid out is:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t exercise your pet outside. This means no running, biking, or rollerblading while your dog runs alongside you.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t leave pets inside the car! Even when it\u2019s only 70\u00b0F outside, the car will act like an oven and the inside temperature will continue to rise. After ten minutes, that car will be <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">89\u00b0F inside, and after half an hour, the car is 104\u00b0F. A pet inside the vehicle will quickly begin to overheat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Don\u2019t let your dog walk on the pavement on a hot day. That hot surface can burn paw pads! Learn more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/asphalt-safety-for-dog-paws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do keep pets in the shade if you spend some time outside on a warmer day. They should also have access to fresh water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do be extra mindful if you have a pet that is at higher risk of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/prevent-your-pets-from-overheating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">overheating<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. These pets include smooshed-face breeds, pets with underlying condition such as heart disease or respiratory disease, senior pets, very young pets, and pets with dark or thick fur.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more about heat risks for pets and what to do if your pet is overheating <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/summer-heat-risks-for-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8890 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-1.png\" alt=\"cat, bumblebee, outside, summer pet dangers, summer pet hazards, summer pet health, pet emergency, veterinary medicine, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Allergic Reactions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the summer, our ER team sees a lot of insect stings \u2013 particularly from bees and wasps. Individual pets respond to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/snake-bites-bee-and-wasp-stings-oh-no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">stings<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and bug bites differently, but some may develop a more hypersensitive reaction than others.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your pet has any of the following symptoms, it\u2019s important to seek immediate veterinary care:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1125,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Facial swelling (muzzle is puffy and red)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1125,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Swelling around the eyes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1125,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hives or bumps<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1125,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scratching at face or ears<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1125,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Respiratory distress (Note that those smoosh-faced breeds are at higher risk, but any pet can possibly develop an allergic reaction that causes their throat to close up)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Allergic reactions are very treatable with veterinary care. Our team will provide an injection of steroid and an injection of Benadryl. Often, the pet is then okay to go home with a steroid course and be monitored at home. Note that signs can be transient for 12-24 hours.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A Note about Benadryl:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Only administer human Benadryl to your pet if you have consulted with a veterinarian and have an exact dosage based on your pet\u2019s weight. You do not want to underdose or overdose your pet.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8891 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/4-1.png\" alt=\"two dogs, playing, outside, summer pet dangers, summer pet hazards, summer pet health, pet emergency, veterinary medicine, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/4-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/4-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Bite Wounds<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dogs are out and about more during the summer at dog parks, doggie daycares, or even with a neighbor\u2019s or friend\u2019s dog. Sometimes, dog personalities clash and lead to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/dark-side-of-dog-parks-bite-wounds-in-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">dog vs. dog bites<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. A huge gash is an obvious sign for emergency vet care \u2013 but many dog parents don\u2019t realize those seemingly minor jabs are a big deal, too. When a dog bites another dog, there can be a lot of trauma underneath the skin. So even those minor jabs need to be examined because an abscess may develop. In these situations, our ER team will always examine the wound, flush it out, and if there\u2019s a big pocket underneath (which 90% of the time there is), we need to drain the wound to decrease the chance of an abscess developing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep in mind \u2013 this can happen to our feline friends, too! Cat teeth make those little punctures which make a little pocket. However, since outdoor cats tend to roam, cat parents often don\u2019t know about altercations or notice an abscess until they discover pus coming from it! If you are aware your cat had a scuffle and witnessed a bite, always get your cat examined. To help prevent outdoor cat scuffles, we recommend investing in an outdoor cat condo (or \u201ccatio\u201d) or have a controlled perimeter around your yard instead of letting your cat roam freely.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8892 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5-1.png\" alt=\"black and white cat, driveway, outside, summer pet dangers, summer pet hazards, summer pet health, pet emergency, veterinary medicine, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Traumatic Wounds<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since more pets are outside during the warmer summer months, we tend to see more traumatic wounds and injuries from pets <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/my-dog-was-hit-by-a-car-what-should-i-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">hit by a car<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. If you know your pet was hit by a car, always seek immediate veterinary care. Even if the car was going slow and it was \u201cjust a bump\u201d \u2013 it may not seem like a big deal, but your pet should still be checked for internal bleeding or pulmonary contusions (bruises on the lungs) that can show up to 24-48 hours later. We can\u2019t see what\u2019s happening on the inside until the veterinary team does an ultrasound and looks for organ bleeding or fluid in the abdomen.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8893 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/6-1.png\" alt=\"dog licking female veterinarian, summer pet dangers, summer pet hazards, summer pet health, pet emergency, veterinary medicine, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/6-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/6-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Many of these summer emergencies like heat stroke or hit by car traumas are absolutely preventable. Monitor your pets closely while outside this summer and take extra steps to keep your pets safe. If your pet does experience an emergency this summer and your family veterinarian is unavailable, both our Oakdale and St. Paul animal ERs are open 24\/7. Always call ahead of your arrival.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>More Reading:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/prevent-your-pets-from-overheating\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Prevent Your Pets from Overheating | Heat Risks for Pets (www.aercmn.com\/blog\/)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/summer-heat-risks-for-pets\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Summer Heat Risks for Pets | Twin Cities Emergency Vet (www.aercmn.com\/blog\/)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/dark-side-of-dog-parks-bite-wounds-in-dogs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Dark Side of Dog Parks: Bite Wounds in Dogs (www.aercmn.com\/blog\/)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/snake-bites-bee-and-wasp-stings-oh-no\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Snake Bites, Bee and Wasp Stings! Oh No! (www.aercmn.com\/blog\/)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/my-dog-was-hit-by-a-car-what-should-i-do\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">My Dog Was Hit By a Car: What Should I Do? 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