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The Benefits and Limits of X-Rays for Pets

We want the best possible care for our pets, but they can’t always verbally tell us what’s going on. This is why imaging has proven to be invaluable when diagnosing and understanding our pet’s health issues. One of the most common types of imaging in veterinary medicine is radiographs – also known as x-rays. While x-rays are often needed, it’s important for pet parents to understand not only the

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Seizures in Pets | Part II: Diagnostics & Treatment

If 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

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Seizures in Pets | Part I: Types of Seizures & Common Causes

If 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

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Vomiting in Pets & When to Seek Veterinary Care

If your pet is experiencing persistent, non-productive retching, 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 is experiencing persistent/severe vomiting or vomiting paired with diarrhea or loss of appetite, these are considered “ORANGE” – or urgent

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Chronic Weight Loss in Dogs and Cats

If your pet is experiencing chronic weight loss, this is considered a “GREEN” case on our Fast Track Triage system. This means emergency care isn’t needed, but your pet should be evaluated by your family veterinarian within the next few days. Maintaining a healthy weight and body condition is a crucial part of your dog or cat’s health. It’s the same for pets as it is for people: getting

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Broken Toenails in Pets

A broken toenail is considered “YELLOW” – or a semi-urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend having your pet evaluated by your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital within 24 hours. Call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you, and if your pet’s condition worsens, call the team back to inform them of the status change. For some, trimming

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Common Eye Problems in Pets

If your pet’s eye is bleeding profusely or experienced a trauma, 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 is squinting, has eye discharge, or a significantly swollen eye, these are considered “YELLOW” – or semi-urgent cases

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4 Most Common Summer Pet Dangers

If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress, heatstroke, or a severe trauma (such as hit by car or an animal bite), 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! In Minnesota, summertime means an increase in pet emergencies as more

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10 Tips to Keep Your Cat Cool This Summer

If your pet is experiencing severe heat stress or a heat stroke (symptoms include lethargy, vomiting, difficulty breathing, collapse, or a high rectal temperature) – 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! DO NOT try to cool down your

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When Pets Grieve the Death of Another Pet

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

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