Allied Emergency Veterinary Service

04/23/2025

Canine Parvovirus ("Parvo") is a highly contagious and potentially deadly virus that attacks a dog’s intestines and immune system. Puppies and unvaccinated dogs are most at risk.

Signs to watch for:
➡️ Severe vomiting & diarrhea (often bloody)
➡️ Lethargy & loss of appetite
➡️ Fever or low body temperature

Prevention is key! Keep your pup safe with:
✅ Vaccinations (core puppy series + boosters)
✅ Avoiding high-risk areas (dog parks, etc.) until fully vaccinated
✅ Immediate vet care if symptoms appear – Parvo moves fast!

If you suspect Parvo, isolate your dog and call us or your family veterinarian immediately. Early treatment saves lives!

04/22/2025

No one appreciates the Earth quite like our pets! 🌏 Whether it’s a walk in the park, a backyard digging adventure, or just birdwatching from the window—here’s to fresh air, green grass, and happy pets!

How are you and your pet enjoying nature today? Tell us below! ⬇

04/20/2025

🐇 Happy Easter from all of us at Allied! 🌸

Whether you're celebrating with egg hunts or extra snuggles, we hope your day is filled with joy (and zero pet emergencies!).

Just a reminder—if your curious pup or kitty finds too much Easter trouble, we're here for you.

Wishing you and your furry family a safe, sweet holiday! 🐾💛

04/19/2025

No one wants to think about emergencies—but being prepared could save your pet’s life! Here are 4 critical skills every pet owner should know:

🫀 CPR for Pets
Dogs: Place them on their side, compress the chest (1/3–1/2 its width) at 100–120 beats per minute.
Cats: Use one hand for chest compressions (just behind the elbows).
Give rescue breaths by closing the mouth and breathing into the nose.
🩹 Bleeding Control & Wound Care
Apply firm pressure with a clean cloth or gauze.
Elevate the wound if possible (unless it’s a fracture).
Avoid tourniquets unless absolutely necessary.
🌡️ Heatstroke & Hypothermia
Heatstroke (panting, drooling, collapse): Move to shade, cool with room-temp (not ice-cold) water, and seek vet care immediately.
Hypothermia (shivering, lethargy): Warm them gradually with blankets and warm (not hot) water bottles.
⚠️ Airway Blockages (Choking)
If your pet is gagging but still breathing, let them cough it out.
If struggling to breathe, check the mouth for obstructions (careful—they may bite!).
Never blindly sweep—you could push the object deeper.

🆘 When in doubt, CALL US! Fast action + emergency vet care = the best chance for recovery!

04/19/2025

❌Cats and Lilies don’t mix!

With Easter approaching ⚠️ Did you know that lilies (true lilies and daylilies) are FATALLY TOXIC to cats?

Keep lilies out of your home if you have cats as all parts of the lily are considered toxic…even the pollen!

‼️ Many cat owners don’t know this, so sharing this information could save a life this Easter holiday.

If your cat has been exposed to a true lily or daylily, please seek veterinary care immediately as treatment is time sensitive. 🚨

🏥 Contact any of our experienced, compassionate Allied Emergency Veterinary Service teams for help:

Eau Claire ☎️ 715-529-5900

Minneapolis ☎️ 952-521-3030

Brooklyn Park ☎️ 763-463-9800

Eden Prairie ☎️ 952-452-0025

Rochester ☎️ 507-900-5600

NoLiliesForKitties.com

04/18/2025

🐰 From chocolate bunnies to plastic grass—we know curious noses find trouble fast! If your furry friend has a holiday mishap (or any emergency), we’re here this weekend to help at all five Allied Veterinary ER & Referral locations:

📍 Minneapolis
5754 Nicollet Ave S
📞 (952) 521-3030

📍 Eden Prairie
8300 Flying Cloud Dr.
📞 (952) 452-0025

📍 Eau Claire
2809 Golf Road
📞 (715) 529-5900

📍 Brooklyn Park
8301 93rd Ave N
📞 (763) 463-9800

📍 Rochester
205 S Main Street, Stewartville
📞 (507) 900-5600

Swallowed something iffy? Snacked on some chocolate? Got into a sticky situation? We’ve got your pet’s back!

📲 Save our info now (just in case!). Tag a pet parent who needs to know we’re here!

04/18/2025

04/16/2025

Even the friendliest dogs can snap—whether at the dog park, on walks, or even at home with their furry siblings. At Allied Veterinary ER, we treat dog-on-dog bites every week, and the most common injuries we see are to the legs and neck.

How to reduce the risk:
✔ Supervise play – Not all dogs speak the same "play language"
✔ Watch for tension – Stiff bodies, raised hackles, or intense staring can signal trouble
✔ Avoid crowding – Dog parks can get overwhelming fast
✔ Separate when needed – Even best friends need breaks

If a bite happens:
🚑 Check for wounds (even small punctures can hide serious damage)
🚑 Call us or your family vet ASAP – Bites can lead to infection or internal injury

Share this with a dog parent you know! A little awareness can prevent a painful emergency.

04/16/2025

We were honored to welcome Twin Cities Live to our Brooklyn Park location! 🎥🐾

A huge thank you to the TCL team for stopping by to showcase the advanced capabilities and compassionate care offered by our talented teams at Allied Veterinary Emergency & Referral.

The segment features our very own Dr. Chiu, BVSc, MANZCVS, DACVS — a Board-Certified Small Animal Surgeon — along with our dedicated Brooklyn Park team, highlighting how we work together to provide the highest level of emergency and specialty care for pets in the Twin Cities. 🐶🐱💙

👉 Watch the full segment here: https://youtu.be/kk2XgLoQjAk

We’re proud to be here for your pets — any time, day or night.

Kelli Hanson takes us to Allied Veterinary Emergency & Referral in Brooklyn Park, a place for critical care with state-of-the-art medical technology. https:...

04/14/2025

⚕️✨ : Get to Know Dr. Griffiths!
We’re excited to introduce one of our talented emergency vets, Dr. Griffiths!

🎓 Education & Career Path:
• Earned her biology degree from the University of Wisconsin
• Graduated with her DVM from the University of Minnesota in 2021
• Found her passion for ER medicine after being inspired by the fast-paced puzzle-solving of emergency cases (and never looked back!)

❤️ Why She Loves Emergency Care:
"There’s nothing better than seeing a sick patient respond to treatment and watching pet parents’ faces light up at reunion time!"

🐱 Off-Duty Fun:
📚 Avid reader & bullet journal pro
🎮 Board game & video game enthusiast
💖 Devoted cat mom to three fabulous felines

Ask Her About: Her favorite emergency case puzzle or latest book obsession!

04/12/2025

🐾 Be Prepared: Your Pet's First Aid Kit Could Save Their Life!

April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and at Allied, we believe every pet parent should be ready for life's little (and big) emergencies.

While we hope you never need it, having a well-stocked pet first aid kit can make all the difference in a crisis. Your kit should include essentials for wound care, poisoning, and sudden illnesses—because when accidents happen, quick action matters most.

🚑 Pro Tip: Store your kit somewhere easy to grab (not buried in a closet!) and make sure everyone in the house knows where it is.

📲 Already have one? Double-check that nothing’s expired!

04/10/2025

🐾 Happy ! Tell Us What You LOVE About Your Pet! 💖

Is it the way they hog the bed? Their dramatic sigh when you stop petting them? Or maybe it’s that one weird habit that makes you laugh every single day?

We want to hear it ALL! Drop a comment or photo showing what makes your furry best friend so special!

P.S. Give them an extra treat today… you know they deserve it. 😉

04/10/2025

🚨 PSA: Did Your Dog Get Into Your Edibles? We Can Help – No Judgment!

We get it—accidents happen. But if your pup snagged your cannabis edibles, it’s an emergency. Here’s why:
🐾 THC is toxic to dogs (even small amounts!)
🐾 Human-sized doses = big danger for smaller dogs
🐾 Symptoms to watch for:
Lethargy, vomiting, wobbliness
Dilated pupils, seizures, or worse

🚑 Act fast!
1️⃣ Call us or your family veterinarian ASAP
2️⃣ Note what/how much they ate
3️⃣ Skip home remedies – professional care saves lives

We’re here to help, not judge. Time matters!

04/08/2025

Most dogs celebrate their birthdays with extra treats and belly rubs… but our favorite frequent flyer, Maggie? She kicked off her 6th birthday with an all-night escapade that you have to read to believe!

In the early hours of March 22nd, while her humans slept, Maggie pulled off her most daring heist yet—breaking into her toy bin and a stash of pet medications, including carprofen, gabapentin, Apoquel, and Dasuquin. By morning, her family was rushing her through our doors.

Dr. Brett Rabe and our emergency team jumped into action, working with Pet Poison Helpline to create a 48-hour detox plan. But here’s where the story takes a heartwarming turn…

Midway through her hospital stay, Maggie’s family turned the ER into an unexpected birthday party! 🎉 With cake, party hats, and her canine sibling Bear by her side, Maggie’s treatment turned into her birthday celebration. We’ve seen a lot in our ER, but a birthday bash? That was a first!

The best news? Maggie made a full recovery and is back home (for now 😉). The even better news? She reminded us why we love what we do—caring for pets in every moment, from the chaotic to the heartwarming.

🎂 Happy belated birthday, Maggie Mae! Maybe next year, let’s keep the celebrations outside the ER… but just in case, we’ll leave the lights on for you.

04/07/2025

🐾 : Get to Know Dr. Guidot!
We’re thrilled to spotlight Dr. Guidot, one of our dedicated emergency veterinarians!

🎓 Education & Passion:
A true Spartan, Dr. Guidot earned her DVM from Michigan State University (2014) after studying zoology there too! Her career began with a childhood love of animals that grew into a passion for science—but it was a summer job in an animal ER during vet school that revealed her calling for emergency medicine.

When Dr. Guidot is not saving lives, she’s:
✈️ Traveling to new places
⛰️ Hiking, biking, or snowshoeing (hello, adventure!)
📚 Reading a good book or gardening
🍽️ Savoring delicious food with friends & family

Next time you run into Dr. Guidot, ask her about her favorite local hike or must-try dish in the cities!

04/05/2025

🚀 Introducing Our Game-Changing 128-Slice CT Scanner – Because Your Pet Deserves the Best!

When seconds count, cutting-edge technology makes all the difference. That’s why Allied is proud to be the first referral center in the Upper Midwest with a 128-slice CT scanner—setting a new standard in emergency and specialty care.

Why this matters for your pet:
✔ Faster scans = quicker diagnoses & treatment
✔ Crystal-clear images for pinpoint accuracy
✔ Less anesthesia time = safer for your pet
✔ Reduced radiation exposure without compromising detail
✔ Rapid results so our team can act fast

We don’t cut corners—we invest in the best tools to give your pet the best chance. Because when it comes to emergencies, every moment matters.

📲 Questions? Drop them down below!

04/04/2025

📚🐾 Dr. Campbell Inspires Future Veterinarians at Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion School!

Our very own Dr. Campbell traded his stethoscope for a storybook, sharing the magic of veterinary medicine with 130+ excited students at Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion Elementary, recently.

He brought "I Want to Be a Veterinarian" by Laura Driscoll to life, showing these young animal lovers all the incredible ways veterinarians care for creatures great and small - from emergency rooms to zoos! The timing couldn't have been more perfect as the classes just wrapped up their animal unit.

The best part? Those priceless questions! Dr. Campbell fielded everything from "What's your favorite animal?" to "What's your dog's name?" with the same patience and warmth he shows our furry patients every day.

At Allied Veterinary ER, we believe community starts young - whether we're inspiring future veterinarians or helping raise compassionate pet lovers. A huge thank you to the wonderful students and staff for this unforgettable visit!

04/04/2025

🐾 24/7 Emergency & Specialty Care in Brooklyn Park, MN 🐾

When your pet needs urgent care, Allied Veterinary Emergency & Referral – Brooklyn Park is here with advanced, compassionate medicine—day or night.

🏥 Our 27,000 sq ft facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including:
128-slice CT scanner for precise diagnostics
Oxygen support & critical care for emergencies
Expert veterinary team ready to act fast!

📍 Serving: Brooklyn Park, Minneapolis, Maple Grove, Golden Valley, Plymouth & beyond.

🚨 Open 24/7
📞 Call: (763) 463-9800
📍 8301 93rd Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

Your pet’s health is our priority—trust us to be there when it matters most.