It's That Time of Year and You're Invited!
Thursday, December 4 | 4–7 PM
Allied Veterinary Emergency & Referral, Brooklyn Park
Enjoy:
- 🎅 Pet Photos with Santa: Capture the magic with Sarah Beth Photography! A $40 donation to our Angel Fund includes one digital download. Additional photos will be available for purchase.
Reserve your photo session* in advance here—walk-ins welcome, too! - 🐾 Holiday Market: Browse handmade gifts and crafts created by our own talented team members. All proceeds benefit our Angel Fund, which helps pets in need receive life-saving care.
- 🎨 Kids (and Kids-at-Heart) Activity Stations: Dress up like a vet, listen to a heartbeat, practice bandaging, guess the “mystery object” X-ray, and decorate your own ornament!
- 🏥 Behind-the-Scenes Tours: Get an exclusive look at what happens inside an emergency and specialty veterinary hospital.
- 🍪 Festive Refreshments: Enjoy a cozy hot chocolate bar, holiday punch, and sweet treats from our team.
A Life Saved – A Family Bond Maintained – Bibi’s Story
Bibi, a 6-year-old Chihuahua, came to Allied Veterinary Emergency & Referral after her family noticed she wasn’t acting like herself. She had been tired, restless, and running a fever—signs that something serious was going on. Tests confirmed she had pyometra.
Her family was devastated to learn how urgent the situation was and worried about how they could afford the procedure. Thanks to support from our Angel Fund, we were able to bridge the financial gap so Bibi could get the surgery she needed.
Bibi did wonderfully and is now recovering comfortably at home, back to her happy self. 💛
Our Angel Fund relies entirely on donations, and every dollar goes directly toward helping pets like Bibi receive life-saving care. If you’d like to make a difference, please consider contributing today.
Turn Holiday Anxiety into Hope
We know that November and December can be extremely busy in the ER. Pet owners often wait to see if their pet will get better before seeking care, out of fear of the impending expense. We’re committed to providing transparent pricing, clear estimates, and a range of payment solutions:
- Varidi: Payment plans with no credit checks or interest
- CareCredit: Health and wellness credit card for pets
- Scratch: 12–24 month payment plan options
- Cherry (NEW): 80% approval rates with no-interest options
- Angel Fund: Donation-based assistance for those in need
By removing financial barriers and offering compassionate guidance, we help ensure that pets receive the care they deserve—and owners feel supported every step of the way.
If any of your clients have questions about our payment options, please let them know they are welcome to call at any time for more information. It would be our pleasure to help.
DVM Q&A: What types of cases do you most anticipate seeing in the ER this holiday season?
A: Pancreatitis
As you know, pancreatitis remains one of the most common ER presentations during the holidays—often related to dietary indiscretion and high-fat foods. The spectrum of disease can range from mild, self-limiting cases to severe, life-threatening forms requiring intensive supportive care.
Treatment varies based on severity: mild cases may respond to outpatient management with rest, a low-fat diet, and analgesics, while moderate to severe cases often require hospitalization for IV fluids, electrolyte correction, antiemetics, antibiotics, and, in rare instances, surgical intervention.
All of our hospitals stock Panoquell®-CA1 (fuzapladib sodium), an injectable prescription medication used to manage the clinical signs associated with acute canine pancreatitis. It is the first and only drug conditionally approved for this purpose by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
In general, prognosis depends heavily on the timeliness of care. Early intervention improves outcomes and reduces the risk of complications such as chronic pancreatitis, systemic inflammatory response, or multi-organ dysfunction.
Please continue encouraging clients to seek care promptly—our flexible payment options help ensure that “yes” remains the answer to care.
Tech Tip: Use Your PTO
Wait… how are there fewer than 50 days left in 2025?! 😳
If you’re on a use it or lose it PTO plan, consider this your official nudge to USE IT! Even if a few hours roll over, don’t wait—schedule a day off before the holiday madness hits.
Take a YOU Day — shop, decorate, bake, nap, read, binge your favorite show, snuggle your pets, hit the gym, or do absolutely nothing at all.
Whatever fills your cup, go do it. You’ve more than earned it. 💙