{"id":9398,"date":"2024-04-10T14:21:15","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T14:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=9398"},"modified":"2024-04-10T14:21:15","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T14:21:15","slug":"whats-an-oxygen-kennel-how-does-it-help-my-pet-at-the-er-vet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/whats-an-oxygen-kennel-how-does-it-help-my-pet-at-the-er-vet\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s an Oxygen Kennel &#038; How Does it Help My Pet at the ER Vet?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9407 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-2.png\" alt=\"Two rows of kennels including one oxygen kennel at Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ed1b2f;\">If your pet is having difficulty breathing, this is considered a \u201cRED\u201d \u2013 or true emergency \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<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&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=\"none\">Remove any neck collars or facial restrictions such as muzzles.\u00a0\u00a0<\/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;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&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=\"none\">If your pet is having difficulty breathing caused by heat, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-pet-is-overheated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">learn more here<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/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;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&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=\"none\">Seek immediate veterinary care rather than attempting chest compressions or CPR at home. Have a veterinary professional guide you over the phone on how to help your pet during transportation.<\/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;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr style=\"width: 100%;\" size=\"3\" \/>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW78245375 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78245375 BCX8\">A pet experiencing <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW78245375 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/how-to-know-if-your-pet-is-experiencing-respiratory-distress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW78245375 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78245375 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">respiratory distress<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW78245375 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78245375 BCX8\">, or difficulty breathing, is scary for both pet parents and the pet. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78245375 BCX8\">After all, respiratory<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78245375 BCX8\"> problems can become life-threatening very quickly. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78245375 BCX8\">Fortunately, oxygen therapy can easily and effectively be provided in the veterinary ER &#8211; which is why our oxygen kennels serve as an essential tool! In this blog, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78245375 BCX8\">we\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78245375 BCX8\"> delve into the significance of oxygen kennels, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78245375 BCX8\">explaining how they are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78245375 BCX8\">utilized<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78245375 BCX8\"> and when they are necessary to support pets during an emergency.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW78245375 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9408 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-2.png\" alt=\"A pug lying down on a couch.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Signs of Respiratory Distress<\/span><\/b><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;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We know oxygen therapy will likely be needed when a pet arrives to our ER with one of these common signs of respiratory distress:<\/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;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\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;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=\"none\">Elevated resting respiratory rate<\/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;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&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=\"none\">Increased effort while breathing<\/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;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&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=\"none\">Severe coughing<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&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=\"none\">Gasping<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&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=\"none\">Gums turning pale or blue<\/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;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_9402\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9402\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9402\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-2.png\" alt=\"Two photos side by side of two different types of oxygen kennels at Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9402\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Two types of oxygen kennels at Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW85091250 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85091250 BCX8\">Oxygen Therapy<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW85091250 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW207033929 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207033929 BCX8\">A pet with respiratory distress will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207033929 BCX8\">immediately<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207033929 BCX8\"> be provided with o<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207033929 BCX8\">xygen therapy<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207033929 BCX8\"> via a variety of means<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207033929 BCX8\">:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW207033929 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW219954549 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219954549 BCX8\">&#8220;Flow-by&#8221; Oxygen<\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW7384769 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7384769 BCX8\">A<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7384769 BCX8\"> tube <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7384769 BCX8\">providing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7384769 BCX8\"> oxygen<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7384769 BCX8\"> delivery<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7384769 BCX8\"> is held in front of the pet\u2019s nose\/mouth. This will be done while basic vital<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7384769 BCX8\"> signs are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7384769 BCX8\">recorded,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7384769 BCX8\"> and an examination <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7384769 BCX8\">is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7384769 BCX8\"> performed.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW7384769 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"EOP SCXW219954549 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW148816876 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148816876 BCX8\">Oxygen Kennel<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW148816876 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW55336615 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55336615 BCX8\">The <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55336615 BCX8\">pet <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55336615 BCX8\">may<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55336615 BCX8\"> then be moved into an oxygen kennel.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW55336615 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96279037 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96279037 BCX8\">In cases of severe respiratory distress, flow-by oxygen is<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96279037 BCX8\">not provided. Instead,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96279037 BCX8\"> the pet is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96279037 BCX8\">immediately<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96279037 BCX8\">placed into an oxygen kennel.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW56000414 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56000414 BCX8\">Oxygen kennels funnel oxygen into an enclosed <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56000414 BCX8\">space<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56000414 BCX8\">, raising the oxygen concentration of the environment within the kennel<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56000414 BCX8\">, thereby providing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56000414 BCX8\"> the pet <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56000414 BCX8\">with<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56000414 BCX8\"> more oxygen<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56000414 BCX8\">with each breath. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56000414 BCX8\">As you already know, o<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56000414 BCX8\">xygen is a critical element for life, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56000414 BCX8\">and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56000414 BCX8\"> easing its delivery to the lungs (and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56000414 BCX8\">subsequently<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56000414 BCX8\"> the heart, the rest of the body, and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56000414 BCX8\"> the brain) can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56000414 BCX8\">be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56000414 BCX8\">lifesaving<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56000414 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW56000414 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW18941456 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18941456 BCX8\">Nasal Cannulas<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW18941456 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW98026381 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98026381 BCX8\">If a dog is too large to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98026381 BCX8\">fit in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98026381 BCX8\"> an oxygen kennel, nasal cannulas (tubes that go into the nostrils to deliver oxygen) may be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98026381 BCX8\">utiliz<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98026381 BCX8\">ed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98026381 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW98026381 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9406 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-2.png\" alt=\"First photo is of a veterinary technician hand feeding a patient inside an oxygen kennel. The second photo is of a dog receiving oxygen therapy in an oxygen kennel. Both photos were taken at Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW3199182 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3199182 BCX8\">Common Causes of Respiratory Distress<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW3199182 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2331861 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2331861 BCX8\">There are many reasons why a pet may experience respiratory distress and need oxygen therapy. A few of the more common causes include:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW2331861 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\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;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=\"none\">Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)<\/span><span 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data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/asthma-in-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Asthma<\/span><\/a><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;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&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=\"none\">Trauma<\/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;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&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=\"none\">Certain fungal infections (ie: Blastomycosis which is unfortunately prevalent in Minnesota)<\/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;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW15577503 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15577503 BCX8\">If your pet is hospitalized with one of these conditions, treatment for their <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15577503 BCX8\">specific <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15577503 BCX8\">disease will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15577503 BCX8\">likely <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15577503 BCX8\">be<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15577503 BCX8\">initiated<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15577503 BCX8\"> while your pet is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15577503 BCX8\">receiving oxygen<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15577503 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW15577503 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW41168359 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41168359 BCX8\">Weaning Off Oxygen<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW41168359 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\">If <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\">the pet starts to breathe more comfortably with time, the goal is to slowly decrease the oxygen levels back down to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\">the amount of oxygen commonly contained in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\">\u201croom air\u201d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\"> &#8211; <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\">roughly 21%<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\">The exact <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\">timeframe<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\"> varies, but often<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\">, it can be half a day or longer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\"> before a pet is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\">comfortably <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\">breathing <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\">room air<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\">Once this is achieved,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\">if the pet <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\">is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\"> doing well, the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\">y<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\"> will be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\">able<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207376892 BCX8\"> to go home.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW207376892 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9404 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7.png\" alt=\"A cat being held by a gloved technician.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If your pet is having difficulty breathing, bring them to the closest veterinary ER immediately. We always recommend calling ahead so the team can prepare for your pet\u2019s arrival. If you have another person with you, one of you can call while the other one drives. We know this situation is frightening but remember &#8211; every second counts! The sooner your pet is evaluated, and the sooner oxygen therapy is started, the better!\u00a0<\/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;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Both our Oakdale and St. Paul animal ERs are open 24\/7, every day of the year including holidays.\u00a0<\/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;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>More Reading:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/how-to-know-if-your-pet-is-experiencing-respiratory-distress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Know if Your Pet is Experiencing Respiratory Distress<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/5-seemingly-less-serious-signs-to-recognize-as-a-pet-medical-emergency\/\">5 Seemingly-Less-Serious Signs to Recognize as a Pet Emergency<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/tips-for-transporting-pets-to-the-animal-emergency-hospital\/\">Transporting Pets to the Animal Emergency Hospital<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6100 alignleft\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/BLOG-Author-Block-35.png\" alt=\"Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, emergency veterinarian, Twin Cities animal emergency hospital, Twin Cities emergency care, pet emergency\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/BLOG-Author-Block-35.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/BLOG-Author-Block-35-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7548 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7.png\" alt=\"Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Fast Track Triage, color-coded triage system, pet emergency, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7.png 940w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=386676318023514555\" width=\"345\" height=\"618\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your pet is having difficulty breathing, this is considered a \u201cRED\u201d \u2013 or true emergency \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! 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