What is Tularemia?

What is Tularemia?

Tularemia is a bacterial infection caused by Francisella tularensis. Who is susceptible? How can you or your pet get this infection? Tularemia is a zoonotic disease, so humans can get infected via an infected animal, including your pet. Where is this bacteria located? What time of year are you and your animal most at risk? […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XV: Dean Martin the King of the [Specialty] Road

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XV: Dean Martin the King of the [Specialty] Road

Meet Dean Martin – no, not that Dean Martin. This Dean Martin is one cool cat, but he’s literally a cat! In fact, he’s a Maine Coon, but because of his famous namesake, he’s known to his friends as “Dino, the Maine Crooner!” Dino owns Dr. Thell, one of our emergency veterinarians, and Zach, one […]

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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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Cat Gagging: Common Causes & When to Go to the ER

Cat Gagging: Common Causes & When to Go to the ER

Causes for gagging can vary. If your pet is experiencing the following symptoms, please utilize our Fast Track Triage system and always call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you: Difficulty breathing or persistent non-productive retching are considered “RED” – or true emergencies – on our Fast Track Triage system. […]

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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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When Chronic Diseases Go South | Pet Health

When Chronic Diseases Go South | Pet Health

  If your pet is experiencing difficulty breathing, multiple seizures within 24 hours, inability to walk or stand, or collapse, these are considered “RED” – or true emergencies – on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect […]

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Fourth of July Pet Dangers

Fourth of July Pet Dangers

On the Fourth of July, we may celebrate independence, but don’t give your pets the freedom to do whatever they want for this summer holiday! From potential toxins to hazards and dangers, it’s important for pet parents to have a plan to keep pets safe from these Fourth of July pet dangers! 1. Heat  On […]

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Top 10 Summer Pet Toxins

Top 10 Summer Pet Toxins

If your pet is experiencing respiratory distress or seizures caused by a toxin, this is 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 veterinary team knows to expect you! If you witnessed or […]

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Snail & Slug Bait Toxicity in Pets

Snail & Slug Bait Toxicity in Pets

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested products that contain metaldehyde (such as snail or slug bait), 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 […]

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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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