{"id":9081,"date":"2023-11-06T17:48:59","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T17:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=9081"},"modified":"2023-11-06T17:48:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T17:48:59","slug":"does-my-pet-need-urgent-care-or-emergency-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/does-my-pet-need-urgent-care-or-emergency-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Does My Pet Need Urgent Care or Emergency Care?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When your pet is sick or injured, it can be challenging to determine whether they need emergency or urgent care. Our St. Paul ER provides both services 24\/7, while our Oakdale location offers a 24\/7 ER and Urgent Care available daily from 2 PM to 10 PM. This blog is designed to help pet parents feel more confident in determining which facility to visit based on their pet\u2019s condition.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To learn more, you can watch our past Facebook Live video featuring Dr. Berg, one of our emergency veterinarians, or read a summary below.<\/span><em> (Please note this video is from prior to our Urgent Care moving to our Oakdale ER &amp; Specialty Center at 1160 Helmo Ave. N., Oakdale, MN 55128).\u00a0<\/em><\/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%2F169974969226392%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61214785 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61214785 BCX8\">How does an emergency veterinarian <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61214785 BCX8\">determine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61214785 BCX8\"> if a case is urgent or emergent?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW61214785 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW158724403 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158724403 BCX8\">In addition to our Fast Track Triage system, our veterinarians <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158724403 BCX8\">determine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158724403 BCX8\"> if a case is urgent or emergent based on th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158724403 BCX8\">ese <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158724403 BCX8\">question<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158724403 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158724403 BCX8\">:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW158724403 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:769,&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\">Will this pet need to be hospitalized?<\/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=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:769,&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\">Is this something that can be fixed on an outpatient basis?\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 class=\"TextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">In other words, our veterinarians <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">ask,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">\u201cIs it possible to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">make th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">is pet<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\"> comfortable and stable enough to go home th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\"> same day<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\"> of its examination?\u201d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\"> If <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">the answer is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">yes, the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">pet\u2019s ailment<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\"> is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">an <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">urgent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\"> care one<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">However, i<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">f the pet <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">requires<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\"> more time <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">hospital<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\"> significant medical intervention, or <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">needs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\"> to see one of our specialists at the time of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">visit, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">the pet will<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">require<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\"> an ER visit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185529601 BCX8\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW185529601 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:49,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&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-10112 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/March-2025-UPDATED-Fast-Track-Triage-Chart.png\" alt=\"Animal Emergency Fast Track Triage Chart\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/March-2025-UPDATED-Fast-Track-Triage-Chart.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/March-2025-UPDATED-Fast-Track-Triage-Chart-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/March-2025-UPDATED-Fast-Track-Triage-Chart-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74864713 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74864713 BCX8\">Understanding AERC\u2019s Fast Track Triage System<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\">Our team developed this Fast Track Triage system to divide <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\">pets\u2019 ailments and injuries<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\"> into <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\">different colors<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\">. T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\">he system<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\"> helps our Contact Center d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\">ecide<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\"> if a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\">dog or cat <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\">needs to be seen right away or if the pet can wait to be seen by <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\"> family veterinarian. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\">h<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\"> system also <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\">assist<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\"> pet parents <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\">in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\">determining<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\"> if <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\"> pet <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\">requires veterinary attention<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116141791 BCX8\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW116141791 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW41695419 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41695419 BCX8\">In our Fast Track Triage system, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41695419 BCX8\">the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41695419 BCX8\">re are some<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41695419 BCX8\"> general rules:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW41695419 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&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;:720,&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\">Pets with an ailment or injury that is in the <strong>red or orange column should be seen right away through our ER service.<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\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;:720,&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\">Pets with an ailment or injury that is in the<strong> yellow column should be seen through our Urgent Care service<\/strong>. Note: these pets may also be seen through emergency if they are ill or injured outside of Urgent Care\u2019s hours of operation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\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;:720,&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\">Pets with an ailment or injury in the <strong>green column can wait to be seen by a family veterinarian or visit Urgent Care<\/strong> if the family veterinarian won&#8217;t have an open appointment within a few days.<\/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;:720,&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\">At our Oakdale facility, the ER and Urgent Care services are located in the same building but function as two separate services, each with its own dedicated team. In contrast, our St. Paul facility operates both the ER and Urgent Care as a single service with one team. Always call ahead to either location so our Contact Center can guide you to the most appropriate facility based on your pet&#8217;s medical needs.<\/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;:720,&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\">Special Considerations:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\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;:720,&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\"><strong>Avian and exotic pets are triaged on a different scale, but these pets should always go to our ER.<\/strong><\/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;:720,&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\">Pet parents who have made the difficult decision to say goodbye to their beloved pet <strong>will be seen through our Urgent Care service for euthanasia.<\/strong> However, euthanasia is also available at our ER for emergency situations, as well as outside of Urgent Care\u2019s hours of operation. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9086 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6.png\" alt=\"dog, exam room, bandaged paw, urgent care for pets, emergency care for pets, veterinary urgent care, veterinary emergency care, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195871924 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195871924 BCX8\">Examples of Urgent Care <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195871924 BCX8\">Ailments or Injuries<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&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\">A dog is coughing but has no history of heart disease, is not panting nor breathing more rapidly than usual. He&#8217;s still playing, going on walks, eating and drinking. The dog recently spent the day at a doggie daycare.\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=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&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\">A cat incurs a small laceration from an unfortunate home grooming incident.\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=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&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\">A dog is at the dog park and suddenly stops using his rear leg (lameness) but still has normal energy levels.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW242224741 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242224741 BCX8\">Other Considerations<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW242224741 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17468495 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17468495 BCX8\">Urgent care c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17468495 BCX8\">onditions<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17468495 BCX8\">aren\u2019t<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17468495 BCX8\"><strong> life-threatening, but they can be disruptive to your family\u2019s lifestyle.<\/strong> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17468495 BCX8\">Here are two examples:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW17468495 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&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\">Your dog\u2019s constant scratching is keeping you up all night, and his claws are damaging his ear. Your family veterinarian&#8217;s only open appointment is at a time that you cannot miss work. Instead of stressing, bring your dog to Urgent Care.<\/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=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&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\">A scratch on your pet\u2019s cornea isn\u2019t life-threatening, but it can be vision-threatening, as well as painful. If your family veterinarian doesn\u2019t have an open appointment for several days, bring your pet to Urgent Care.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9084 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4.png\" alt=\"lobby, Client Service Representatives, urgent care for pets, emergency care for pets, veterinary urgent care, veterinary emergency care, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW214309820 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214309820 BCX8\">Why Offer Urgent Care and Emergency Care at Separate Facilities?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW214309820 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the growing demand for veterinary services, we understand that many pet parents are frustrated by primary care clinics being unable to accommodate pets in need of urgent care and longer wait times at the ER. Our goal is to address these challenges by offering two separate services with distinct waiting areas at our Oakdale facility, helping to reduce wait times and improve overall convenience.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Currently, at the ER, stable pets with non-emergency conditions are being turned away or endure long wait times because pets with life-threatening conditions are prioritized. So, a dog with a torn toenail waits while a cat in respiratory distress receives immediate treatment. That is the nature of emergency work \u2013 <strong>we triage pets so that the more life-threatening the case, the sooner the pet will be seen.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By having a separate urgent care service, stable pets with non-emergency conditions can be seen without being triaged to the back of the line. Instead of having appointments, our Urgent Care will have \u201carrival times\u201d to help predict and control estimated wait times.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plus, since stable pets with non-emergency conditions will be able to wait in a separate lobby, it is our hope that pets with life-threatening conditions will be seen more quickly because the emergency team can focus completely on those pets\u2019 needs. <\/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-9087 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7.png\" alt=\"dog sitting, stethoscope around dog, urgent care for pets, emergency care for pets, veterinary urgent care, veterinary emergency care, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We anticipate that our Oakdale Urgent Care will help increase our team\u2019s ability to care for patients and their owners in general. We hope that adding this separate service will take some stress out of seeking urgent or emergency care for 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><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re ever questioning whether to come to our Oakdale Urgent Care, our Oakdale ER, our St. Paul hospital, or wait to see your family veterinarian, give us a call at (651) 501-3766, and our trained team will help you determine the best course of action and which facility to visit. As always, please call ahead of your arrival to any clinic so the team can prepare for your pet\u2019s arrival.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When your pet is sick or injured, it can be challenging to determine whether they need emergency or urgent care. Our St. Paul ER provides both services 24\/7, while our Oakdale location offers a 24\/7 ER and Urgent Care available daily from 2 PM to 10 PM. 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