Pet Health Alerts
Lantana Toxicity
“Maggie” is a playful, adorable, seven-month-old Bichon puppy who came into our hospital for ovariohysterectomy surgery (commonly called a spay)….
An Infected Uterus (Pyometra)
“Abby” a 4- year-old, intact (not spayed) female, Shih Tzu, was presented for blood in the urine, and being lethargic….
Permethrin Toxicity in a Cat
Emergencies happen in veterinary medicine just as they do in human medicine. Unfortunately, some are due to the honest attempts…
Why You Shouldn’t Feed Your Dog Bones
Tug, a 13-year-old male neutered Schnauzer mix, was presented for gagging, lethargy, difficulty breathing and drooling for two days. On…
It’s a Glandular Problem
Lucy was a new patient for our hospital when I met her and her owners last January. The complaint on…
Potpourri Toxicity
A three-month old domestic shorthair cat presented for an acute episode of wheezing and what the owner perceived as trying…
Antifreeze Toxicity
Dee Dee was a 10 year old, female spayed Terrier mixed. She was presented to the clinic on a Monday…
Hypocalcemia
Impala was a 3 year old female Dachshund, which was presented for a sudden onset of difficulty breathing. Impala had…
Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Recently I brought my own 14-year-old cat in to our small animal hospital for her yearly check-up. Monet has been…
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (A case of sudden bloody diarrhea)
Heidi, a three-year-old female spayed, miniature schnauzer, presented with sudden onset of very bloody diarrhea. Heidi came in about 5…
