Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XIV: Captain Morgan’s Midnight Emergency

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XIV: Captain Morgan’s Midnight Emergency

If your pet is experiencing difficulty breathing or suddenly collapses, 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 to expect you! For the past week, Captain Morgan, a 10-year-old […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XII: I Spy Something in Charlie’s Eye

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XII: I Spy Something in Charlie’s Eye

  Ocular health is an important part of a pet’s overall health. Vision loss, squinting, and/or green-yellow discharge, are all common signs that a pet should seek veterinary care within 24 hours to identify the source of pain and prevent severe eye disease. Eye injuries can progress quickly, so when Charlie, a six-year-old Shih Tzu/Poodle […]

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Fireworks and Pets

Fireworks and Pets

If your pet is burned or wounded by fireworks and explosives or is experiencing seizures or tremors after ingesting explosive materials or debris, these are considered a “RED” – or true emergency – on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the […]

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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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When to Bring Your Pet to the ER Vet

When to Bring Your Pet to the ER Vet

As an emergency critical care veterinary specialist, I see a lot of dogs and cats coming into the animal ER. Some are true emergencies, and could have died without coming in, and others are more stable but the pet owner wasn’t able to get into their veterinarian. First off, it’s important to have some things […]

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Top 10 Items for a Pet First Aid Kit

Top 10 Items for a Pet First Aid Kit

In case of an emergency, it’s important for every pet owner to have a pet first aid kit. We suggest keeping a pet first aid kit in your house and in your car. So, what exactly do you need in a pet first aid kit? Here are the top 10 items to pack: 1. Bandages […]

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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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