Looking forward to soaking up the sun and enjoying the great outdoors with your dog this summer? Trust us, we’re right there with you – but before you plan a beach day or a hiking trip, let’s review these ten must-haves for dogs for these warm summer days! 1. Water Not only should your dog always have access to fresh drinking water, he or she could also benefit
read moreIf your pet is having trouble during active labor or postpartum, these are considered “RED” – or true emergencies – 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! Some of the most rewarding, but also challenging, patients in the ER are pets who are having trouble giving birth (known
read moreIf your pet has diarrhea paired with vomiting or loss of appetite, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend having your pet see your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital within the next 12 hours. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! Parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that is
read moreDrone Image by JL Drone Imagery. A big thank you to everyone who came to our Oakdale Red Building Open House Party on May 7th, 2023! We sure did luck out with the weather & enjoyed the sunny day. We were very excited to open our doors and invite the community to tour our new emergency & specialty center for pets here in Oakdale, Minnesota. We hope none of
read moreIf you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested something toxic, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. If veterinary care is advised, call your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital ahead
read moreIf your pet is experiencing active seizures, cluster seizures, or status epilepticus, these are considered “RED” – or true emergencies – 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! Note that a single seizure that lasts less than five minutes with full recovery is considered a “GREEN” case on
read moreIf your pet is experiencing an allergic reaction or a yeast or bacteria infection, their symptoms can range from mild to severe: Difficulty breathing is considered “RED” – or true emergency– on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! Facial swelling, hives, and wounds caused by itching are considered “YELLOW”
read moreIf you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested the wrong preventatives or overdosed on their own preventatives, these scenarios are considered “ORANGE” – or urgent cases – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. If veterinary care is advised, call your family veterinarian or local animal
read moreBack in August of 2022, Dr. Anderson, one of our board-certified veterinary surgeons, joined Heidi Brenegan, our Chief Marketing Officer, for a Facebook Live video. During the video, Dr. Anderson answered a variety of questions centered around his own experience as a surgeon and common questions pet owners have about their pet’s surgery. You can read below for a summary of the Q&A or watch the full video replay
read moreIf you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested something toxic, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. If veterinary care is advised, call your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital ahead
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