Top 5 Reasons for Emergency Visits

Top 5 Reasons for Emergency Visits

I am often asked what are the most common reasons for visits to our clinic. While the time of the year has some influence, the top all-around five are: 1. Vomiting The list of possible causes for vomiting is extremely long. It includes everything from “I shouldn’t have eaten that but I did anyway,” infections, […]

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Snake Bites, Bee and Wasp Stings! Oh No!

Snake Bites, Bee and Wasp Stings! Oh No!

If your pet was bitten by a venomous snake, 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! Calmly and safely move pet away from snake. […]

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Compost, Garbage, and Mold! Oh My!

Compost, Garbage, and Mold! Oh My!

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet was exposed to tremorgenic mycotoxins or anything else found in the garbage or compost pile, 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 […]

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It’s Getting Hot Out Here | Heat Safety for Pets

It’s Getting Hot Out Here | Heat Safety for Pets

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 […]

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National Pet ID Week

National Pet ID Week

Imagine that you’re making dinner while the kids are playing. The doorbell rings. Your child opens the door to greet the neighbor’s kid, leaving it wide open. In a matter of seconds, your dog runs out the door. Or maybe you’re outside gardening in the backyard. You go around to the garage to get more […]

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Look Out for Gorilla Glue | The Dangers of Gorilla Glue for Pets

Look Out for Gorilla Glue | The Dangers of Gorilla Glue for Pets

Unfortunately, the useful nature of Gorilla Glue becomes hazardous to the curious pet! Typically, dogs are the culprit as they ingest the glue from recent spills, from a dab of fresh glue on a paper towel, or from chewing on the bottle itself.  While the product is nontoxic, the ingestion of this glue will still […]

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Obesity in Pets

Obesity in Pets

Obesity in domesticated animals is becoming more and more of a problem every year.  Following the current trend in human medicine, we are beginning to see an obesity epidemic develop in our pet dogs and cats.  Recent studies suggest that as many as 25-45% of our pets are considered overweight and 5-15% are considered obese. […]

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