Last week I reviewed some common emergency situations for which you should bring your cat to the emergency room. Of course, we can’t forget about our canine companions! So, this week I focus on specific scenarios that necessitate emergency care for your pooch. Happy reading! Pooch Plight #1 – Non-Productive Vomiting Dogs vomit for myriad … [Read more…]
This week I’ve dedicated time to sharing information about a very important disease in feline medicine – feline arterial thromboembolism or FAT. I have a love-hate relationship with FAT. I love it because it’s complicated, and it challenges me as a board-certified veterinary critical care specialist. I hate it because of the sudden devastation that … [Read more…]
Our pets encounter any number of potential toxins on a daily basis. An anticoagulant rodenticide used in rat/mice baits is one of the most common encountered in veterinary medicine. These intoxicants can cause major bleeding problems. This week I share some helpful information about rodenticide intoxication. I hope you will share the information with all of the pet parents … [Read more…]