Pet E.R. Myths with E.R. Vet Dr. Schader

Pet E.R. Myths with E.R. Vet Dr. Schader

In April 2025, Dr. Schader, one of our emergency veterinarians, joined us on Facebook Live to bust some common myths about the animal ER! Missed it? No worries—check out a quick summary of the myths and Dr. Schader’s expert answers below.  Dr. Schader has been a valued member of the Animal Emergency & Referral Center […]

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Infectious Diseases at the Animal ER

Infectious Diseases at the Animal ER

As pet owners, our top priority is ensuring the health and safety of our pets. Unfortunately, pets can sometimes fall ill with infectious diseases that can spread from animal to animal. These diseases, known as infectious diseases, are different from zoonotic diseases, which can be transmitted from animals to humans. Not all infectious diseases are […]

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4 Most Common Summer Pet Dangers

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 […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode X: The Medication Mistake

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode X: The Medication Mistake

If your pet experiences a medication overdose or ingests your other pet’s medications, 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 […]

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5 Seemingly-Less-Serious Signs to Recognize as a Pet Medical Emergency

5 Seemingly-Less-Serious Signs to Recognize as a Pet Medical Emergency

Determining when to bring your pet to the emergency vet can be a stressful and not–always–straightforward decision. In the past, we’ve shared a list of signs that warrant an immediate trip to the pet ER, but we understand not all signs are as obviously critical as a bleeding wound. That’s why today, we‘re featuring five seemingly-less-serious signs that may cause many pet parents to question if their pet is experiencing a true emergency. It’s very important for pet […]

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Common Christmas Pet Dangers | An Ultimate Guide for Pet Owners

Common Christmas Pet Dangers | An Ultimate Guide for Pet Owners

Christmas is approaching and during this holiday season, our animal emergency hospital sees a trend of holiday-themed pet dangers that could have been prevented. To help your family avoid a trip to our ER this Christmas, we’ve compiled some of our previous blogs to create this ultimate list of the most common Christmas pet dangers […]

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Dear Veterinary Technicians: An Open Letter from an Emergency Veterinarian

Dear Veterinary Technicians: An Open Letter from an Emergency Veterinarian

Dear Veterinary Technicians, Thank you for caring for our pets and the pets of so many others. That may seem like a small thing to thank you for, but it encompasses so much. You make your patients comfortable – injections seem exciting (or at least not so scary) and blood draws turn into cuddles and […]

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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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Homemade Slime Toxicity in Pets

Homemade Slime Toxicity in Pets

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested homemade slime or any of its individual toxic ingredients, 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 […]

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5 Things Emergency Vets Want Cat Owners to Know

5 Things Emergency Vets Want Cat Owners to Know

Oh, the life of a cat owner! From 2:00 a.m. zoomies, to “I-can-see-the-bottom-of-the-bowl” catastrophes, to not being able to have “nice things” – maybe they all balance out when one is the Honored Chosen Lap. The bond between feline companions and cat owners is special but can also be stressful! As an ER veterinarian (and […]

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