Archive for September 2015
Eye Emergencies in Pets
Common clinical signs of an eye emergency include squinting, discharge/tearing, redness, swelling, bleeding, different pupil size.
Read MoreEar Emergencies in Pets
Common clinical signs of an ear emergency include scratching at ears, shaking head, whining, head tilting, swollen/puffy ear flap, strange odor or discharge from ear(s).
Read MoreDiarrhea in Pets
A few episodes of diarrhea can be due to stress or change in the animal’s diet.
Read MoreAir Travel With Pets
Air travel with pets is not without risk. Each month, the U.S. Department of Transportation issues a consumer report on air travel. This report includes sections on lost baggage, overbooking, customer complaints and airline reports of incidents involving the loss, death or injury of pets during transport. Last year, airlines reported a total number of…
Read MoreCardiac Emergency in Pets
Signs of a Cardiac Emergency Some of the clinical signs of a cardiac emergency include collapse, weakness, exercise intolerance, bluish or gray gum color, and rapid/slow heart rate. Action If your pet starts to show signs of a cardiac emergency, seek veterinary care immediately, as such emergencies are often life threatening. Limit your pet’s activity;…
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