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Pooch Plights – When to Bring Your Dog to the ER

2018-08-06 by CriticalCareDVM

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…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: allium, anticoagulant, brachycephalic, bromethalin, CHF, chocolate, chronic bronchitis, collapse, congestive heart failure, gastric dilatation-volvulus, GDV, grapes, laryngeal paralysis, NSAID, pneumonia, pyometra, raisins, sago palm, seizures, toxin, vulva, xylitol

Xylitol Intoxication in Dogs – A Not-So-Sweet Problem

2016-05-30 by CriticalCareDVM

Sugar has essentially become taboo in many kitchens around the world. This altered culinary mindset has resulted in the incorporation of different non-sugar sweeteners in various recipes. These non-sugar alternatives often contain fewer calories and/or are lower on the glycemic index than pure cane sugar. One of these non-sugar sweeteners, xylitol, has become quite popular … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: acute liver failure, coagulopathy, dextrose, glucose, granules, hypoglycemia, insulin, mouthwash, peanut butter, sugarless gum, toothpaste, xylitol

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