After the death of a pet, it’s not just the humans in the family who notice the pet’s absence. As you take care of yourself and navigate through your own grief journey, it’s also important to support our remaining pets through their own grief journeys. How Pets May Express Their Grief It’s not uncommon for remaining pets to act differently when a pet dies. In fact, the Companion Animal
read moreOur pets are just like us when they experience eye discomfort. Eye pain can affect one or both eyes and frequently results in squinting, tearing, and redness. While eye pain is typically not life-threatening, it can be vision-threatening and very uncomfortable for our pets. This is why it’s important for pet parents to recognize signs of eye pain in pets, beware of potential causes, and know when to seek
read moreIf your pet experienced a severe trauma or is profusely bleeding from any wound, 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! If your pet has a small wound or laceration, this is considered a “YELLOW” – or semi-urgent case
read moreIf your pet suddenly collapses or cannot get up, these are considered “RED” – or true emergencies– 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! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to read Part I of this blog first to learn the potential underlying causes of why a pet
read moreIf your pet suddenly collapses or cannot get up, these are considered “RED” – or true emergencies– 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! Your dog is playing in the yard and suddenly collapses. When you rush to him, he doesn’t respond. This can be a terrifying situation for
read moreIf you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested THC buds or edible products, 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
read moreIf your pet is profusely bleeding from any wound, this is considered a “RED” – or true emergency – 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! If your pet has a small wound, this is considered a “YELLOW” – or semi-urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage
read moreIt’s warming up here in Minnesota, and the weather has been pretty close to perfect, with the sunshine, warmer temperatures, and the goldfinches and house sparrows filling the air with their chorus. This is the time of year when many species become highly active, resulting in more interactions with other animals. It’s like how you chat with your neighbors over the fence – you have many more conversations in
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 moreLooking 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
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