The Dark Side of Dog Parks: Bite Wounds in Dogs

The Dark Side of Dog Parks: Bite Wounds in Dogs

If your pet has severe or multiple injuries after a dog bite incident, this is considered “RED” – or a 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! Note that a small […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode VIII | A Mother’s Intuition

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode VIII | A Mother’s Intuition

In April 2020, Niko, a 3-year-old German Shepherd, had been a completely healthy dog, but out of nowhere, trouble came. That evening started like any other – Niko ate his dinner normally and seemed fine. But about an hour after he ate his dinner, he began to retch several times without producing anything. Immediately, a […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode V: Dante the Great Dane’s GDV Inferno

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode V: Dante the Great Dane’s GDV Inferno

If your pet is experiencing persistent, non-productive retching, this is considered a “RED” – or true emergency – on our Fast Track Triage chart. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! Non-productive retching & a painful, enlarged stomach are signs […]

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5 Reasons to Immediately Bring Your Dog to the ER

5 Reasons to Immediately Bring Your Dog to the ER

If you missed our 7 Reasons to Immediately Bring Your Cat to the ER, click here! Now, for the dog owners! Deciding if your dog needs to be seen through an emergency vet can be difficult. Here are a few of the most common reasons to immediately bring your dog to an emergency animal hospital: […]

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Xylitol: It’s Not So Sweet | Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs

Xylitol: It’s Not So Sweet | Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested xylitol, 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 […]

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