Our Veterinary Blog | Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) Emergency Vet Mythbusters: Summer Edition Summer is a wonderful time to get outside and enjoy adventures with our pets. Whether you’re heading to the lake, firing up the grill, or spending long days hiking, warmer weather also brings some common pet emergencies—and plenty of misinformation about how to handle them. In a recent Facebook Live, AERC emergency veterinarian Dr. Jasmine […] Read More What if My Dog Eats Rodenticide? Pets, especially dogs, often get into rodenticides, and it’s important to know what to do if your dog eats rodenticide. In this blog, we’ll review the common types of rodenticides and how pets affected by them are treated. Types of Rodenticides There are many different types of rodenticides; however, the most common ones are anti-coagulants, […] Read More Brachycephalic Dogs Require Special Care Nearly 70% of households in the United States include a pet. These companions bring joy, comfort, and loyalty—but responsible pet ownership requires thoughtful planning. Some pets require much more medical care, management of their space, and pet care dollars than others. Brachycephalic dogs require special care. These breeds have shortened skulls and flat faces and […] Read More Summer Pet Safety at the Cabin Summer in Minnesota is precious. After months of snow and cold, we pack up the car, head north, spend weekends at the cabin, fish on the lake, and soak up every minute of sunshine we can get. For many of us, our pets are right there alongside us for all the adventures. In a recent […] Read More Lilies and Kitties: Keeping Your Cat Safe This Spring As Mother’s Day and the spring season roll around, you may be tempted to buy that beautiful bouquet of lilies from the grocery store. If you have a cat at home, think twice! Which lilies are toxic to my cat? Specifically, lilies that are part of the Lilium (true lilies) and Hemerocallis (day lilies) families […] Read More What is Tularemia? Tularemia is a bacterial infection caused by Francisella tularensis. Who is susceptible? How can you or your pet get this infection? Tularemia is a zoonotic disease, so humans are infected via an infected animal, including pets. Where is this bacteria located? What time of year are you and your animal most at risk? What are […] Read More Is Compost Dangerous for Pets? Composting is an eco-friendly way to reduce household waste while creating nutrient-rich soil for your garden. However, while it’s great for the planet, compost can be surprisingly dangerous for curious pets. The smell of decomposing food may attract dogs or other animals, and eating compost can also lead to serious health problems. So it’s important […] Read More Puppy Biting: How to Handle Your Mouthy Pup Puppies seem sent from heaven above, don’t they? With their round puppy bellies, big sad eyes, and delicious puppy breath, they bring happiness to everyone they meet. Until they don’t! Those sharp puppy teeth, in fact, are the opposite of heavenly. Our family recently acquired a Chihuahua puppy named Chip, and when he starts playing, […] Read More Pet Cancer Treatment Options with Dr. Briana Keller In May, we spoke with Dr. Briana Keller, board-certified veterinary oncologist, in a discussion about pet cancer treatment options. If you are currently facing this dilemma with your pet, you can catch the replay here or read the summary below! Pet cancer treatment options can vary greatly based on where your pet’s cancer is, what […] Read More Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XXIII: Basel’s Mysterious Illness Basel the three-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog just wasn’t feeling like himself. He’d pooped in the kitchen – a definite no-no. The stool was loose and became looser as the day wore on, and oddly, Basel began to favor his hind limbs. Then Basel’s back legs began to give out on him, so Monday morning, he […] Read More Older Posts
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