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When Your Pet Needs a Cone
December 6, 2021Watch this video on how to place and fit a cone, a.k.a an Elizabethan Collar, or E-collar for short. While they look uncomfortable, pets adapt to them easier than you might think.
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Pet Emergencies: When to Wait and When You Shouldn’t
December 3, 2021Cats and dogs can have a variety of symptoms that may or may not need immediate evaluation and treatment by a veterinarian. It is helpful to know which cases need to be seen right away vs. which ones can wait until the next day or until an appointment can be made at a veterinary urgent care clinic.
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Time Sensitive Pet Emergencies
December 3, 2021These types of emergencies tend to be a little more clear-cut, but all can be time sensitive and possibly life-threatening. Seek emergency veterinary care as soon as possible. Depending upon the severity of the condition, and time of day, you might be able to seek care through either an urgent care veterinary clinic, or an emergency hospital. We recommend that you don't wait to make a decision.
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Symptoms of Complex Pet Emergencies
December 3, 2021Understanding and diagnosing an animal is complicated. Your pet's medical team will need to conduct diagnostic and exploratory tests and examinations to diagnose and treat the condition. Your veterinarian will start with the least invasive or the most informative test first.
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Oh No! Is That a Hotspot?
November 29, 2021The term ‘hot spot’ is used quite often when people outside the veterinary profession talk about dog skin problems.
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E-collars are Necessary and Temporary
November 29, 2021While having your pet in an E-collar may cause some inconveniences or extra work on your part, in most cases it’s only while they’re recovering from or undergoing treatment. Try not to feel guilty! You’re doing a good thing by helping your dog or cat heal more quickly and preventing a trip back to the urgent care clinic.
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Protecting Your Dog’s Paws in the Summer Heat
November 29, 2021Consider the idiom “hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk”, now let’s think about how that must feel on our pets’ feet.
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Keep your Dog Safe at the Beach
November 29, 2021The only thing that would make a beach day more complete would be if you could share it with your beloved dog. But actually, the reality of the beach has a lot more peril and other potential issues than you might think. Learn how to keep your dog safe at the beach, so you both can have an awesome day.
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7 Thanksgiving Foods That Can Be Dangerous For Your Pets
November 29, 2021Pets are often spoiled on holidays with a sudden surge of high-fat human food including table scraps, treats, leftover meat scrapings, and food fallen onto the floor. Here’s a list of the foods you should avoid giving to your pets this Thanksgiving to keep them out of veterinary urgent care or the emergency room.
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Pet Safety Around Pools and Lakes
November 29, 2021Can your pet swim? Does he or she drink water from outdoor water sources? Know what to do and what to look for if you are spending time outdoors with your pet near pools, lakes and ponds.
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Symptoms of Smoke Inhalation in Pets
November 29, 2021Know the smoke inhalation symptoms to look for and keep your pet safe from the effects of poor air quality due to wildfires, bonfires and indoor fires.
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What Causes Pancreatitis in Dogs?
November 29, 2021Pancreatitis is “inflammation of the pancreas.” Moderate to severe pancreatitis often needs to be treated with hospitalization for IV fluids, GI protectant medications, nutritional support, and monitoring of vital signs.
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