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…
Pictured above are Garfield, Romeo and Elmo, these three loveable litter mates are desperately looking for a kind family to…
