{"id":7903,"date":"2022-11-30T16:01:26","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T16:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=7903"},"modified":"2022-11-30T16:01:26","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T16:01:26","slug":"5-most-common-reasons-for-pets-to-require-emergency-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/5-most-common-reasons-for-pets-to-require-emergency-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Most Common Reasons for Pets to Require Emergency Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7909 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-2022-11-15T142443.314.png\" alt=\"surgery suite, pet emergencies, emergency pet surgery, veterinary surgery, Twin Cities board-certified veterinary surgeon, Minnesota board-certified veterinary surgeon, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, veterinary surgery, emergency veterinary surgery, most common reasons for pets to need emergency surgery\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-2022-11-15T142443.314.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-2022-11-15T142443.314-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17313076 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17313076 BCX8\">H<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17313076 BCX8\">ere<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17313076 BCX8\"> at Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17313076 BCX8\">, our Surgery Service <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17313076 BCX8\">performs <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17313076 BCX8\">three to seven<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17313076 BCX8\"> pre-scheduled <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17313076 BCX8\">surgeries per day<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17313076 BCX8\">, and that number doesn\u2019t include<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17313076 BCX8\">pets <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17313076 BCX8\">in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17313076 BCX8\">need <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17313076 BCX8\">of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17313076 BCX8\">emergency<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17313076 BCX8\"> surgery. We know any pet emergency can be a scary experience, and an unplanned surgery can be even more nerve-wrecking. To help educate pet parents on these potential emergencies before they happen, we\u2019re sharing five of the most common reasons for pets to require <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17313076 BCX8\">emergency<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17313076 BCX8\"> surgery.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW17313076 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In November of 2023, Dr. Meyers, DACVS-SA, one of our board-certified veterinary surgeons, joined us on Facebook Live to discuss these five reasons. You can watch the video replay or read a summary below.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Faercmn%2Fvideos%2F381161754241756%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Septic Peritonitis<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/sepsis-in-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Septic<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> peritonitis takes place when bacteria within the abdomen causes significant inflammation \u2013 making pets very sick. The most common cause of this disease process is when gastrointestinal contents spill into the abdomen. This can occur following GI surgery, when a sharp foreign body pokes through the GI tract, or if an abdominal mass ruptures \u2013 among other causes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The goal with surgery is to find and address the focus of the infection and flush the abdomen with sterile saline. If the gastrointestinal tract is the source of the leakage, then removal of the affected bowel loop is often necessary. Unfortunately, the prognosis is 50-50, but the sooner the veterinary team can address the issue, the better pets can do.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7907 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-2022-11-15T133816.078.png\" alt=\"veterinary surgeons, surgery suite, pet emergencies, emergency pet surgery, veterinary surgery, Twin Cities board-certified veterinary surgeon, Minnesota board-certified veterinary surgeon, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, veterinary surgery, emergency veterinary surgery, most common reasons for pets to need emergency surgery\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-2022-11-15T133816.078.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-2022-11-15T133816.078-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Pyometra<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pyometra is an infection involving the uterus, so it only occurs in female pets that have not had the ovaries and uterus removed (also known as an ovariohysterectomy, or spay surgery.) The infection in the uterus generates purulent discharge or pus, which may drain out of the vulva. If the cervix is closed, however, the pus cannot drain, and it becomes trapped within the uterus.\u00a0 If left untreated, the uterus can rupture, allowing bacteria to enter the abdomen and cause septic peritonitis (as mentioned above).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To address the condition, the veterinary team will perform abdominal exploratory surgery and spay the pet.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7905 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-2022-11-17T133513.857.png\" alt=\"sick puppy, pet emergencies, emergency pet surgery, veterinary surgery, Twin Cities board-certified veterinary surgeon, Minnesota board-certified veterinary surgeon, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, veterinary surgery, emergency veterinary surgery, most common reasons for pets to need emergency surgery\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-2022-11-17T133513.857.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-2022-11-17T133513.857-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Ruptured Gallbladder (Bile Peritonitis)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The gallbladder is an organ that stores bile. Bile and mucous can form an organized structure known as a mucocele within the gallbladder; this can lead to obstruction and secondary leakage of bile within the abdomen. Bile is very irritating to the abdomen and can sometimes be infected. For these reasons, when the gallbladder ruptures, it is a surgical emergency.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7908 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-2022-11-15T133418.542.png\" alt=\"mom dog with puppies, pet emergencies, emergency pet surgery, veterinary surgery, Twin Cities board-certified veterinary surgeon, Minnesota board-certified veterinary surgeon, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, veterinary surgery, emergency veterinary surgery, most common reasons for pets to need emergency surgery\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-2022-11-15T133418.542.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-2022-11-15T133418.542-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Dystocia<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The term \u201cdystocia\u201d is used when a pet has difficulty giving birth and a prolonged period of labor results. Dystocia can be caused by electrolyte abnormalities, fetuses that are very large relative to the birth canal or that are abnormally positioned. When labor is prolonged, the mother\u2019s life can be compromised, and the fetuses can suffer stress. An emergency c-section becomes necessary to try to save both babies and mom.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7906\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7906\" class=\"wp-image-7906 size-full\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-2022-11-15T133830.917.png\" alt=\"x-rays, GDV, pet emergencies, emergency pet surgery, veterinary surgery, Twin Cities board-certified veterinary surgeon, Minnesota board-certified veterinary surgeon, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, veterinary surgery, emergency veterinary surgery, most common reasons for pets to need emergency surgery\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-2022-11-15T133830.917.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-2022-11-15T133830.917-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7906\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Right lateral abdominal radiograph showing Gastric Dilation &amp; Volvulus (GDV).<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Gastric Dilation &amp; Volvulus (GDV)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gastric dilation and volvulus (GDV,) also known as \u201cbloat,\u201d is most often seen in large breed, deep-chested dogs. Signs include pacing, non-productive retching, lethargy, and abdominal distension. In this emergency, the stomach becomes enlarged and twists on itself, preventing blood supply from getting back to the heart and sometimes leading to necrosis of the stomach.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Surgery involves de-rotating the stomach and attaching it to the body wall to prevent future twisting, a procedure known as <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">gastropexy<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7910 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-2022-11-15T135535.009.png\" alt=\"dog, e-collar, pet emergencies, emergency pet surgery, veterinary surgery, Twin Cities board-certified veterinary surgeon, Minnesota board-certified veterinary surgeon, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, veterinary surgery, emergency veterinary surgery, most common reasons for pets to need emergency surgery\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-2022-11-15T135535.009.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-2022-11-15T135535.009-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We hope we won\u2019t have to meet any of your pets through an emergency surgery, but knowing these emergency situations ahead of an ER visit can help pet parents prevent an emergency, be aware of warning signs and understand the need for immediate emergency care. If your pet experiences an emergency and your family veterinarian is unavailable, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\u2019s Oakdale and St. Paul emergency facilities are open 24\/7, every day of the year. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more about our Surgery Service <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/veterinary-services\/pet-surgery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>More Reading:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/five-most-common-pet-surgeries-at-aerc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Most Common Pet Surgeries at AERC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6547 alignleft\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/BLOG-Author-Block-6.png\" alt=\"Katherine Meyers, VMD, DACVS-SA\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/BLOG-Author-Block-6.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/BLOG-Author-Block-6-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7548 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7.png\" alt=\"Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Fast Track Triage, color-coded triage system, pet emergency, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7.png 940w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here at Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, our Surgery Service performs three to seven pre-scheduled surgeries per day, and that number doesn\u2019t include pets in need of emergency surgery. We know any pet emergency can be a scary experience, and an unplanned surgery can be even more nerve-wrecking. 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