Dystocia in our nontraditional pets … what is it?
Egg binding is another disorder that is often seen by the emergency clinician. Egg binding is defined by the failure of an egg to pass through the oviduct within the normal period of time. Dystocia is...
View ArticleHeartworm Disease- Is It An Emergency?
How does your dog, cat or ferret get heartworm disease? Mosquitoes! Unfortunately, it is fairly easy for your pet to get infected by heartworms, especially in San Antonio. It is fairly warm for the...
View ArticleHelp Prevent Cancer in Your Pet
Scrotum of a 9-year-old male intact golden retriever with a possible testicular tumor. Most pet owners know that spaying or neutering their pets can help with overpopulation and can also help decrease...
View ArticleToo Much Flea Product Becomes an Emergency
Summer is here and the flea population is going strong. No one wants those pesky bugs around but before you use a flea product on your pet, consult your veterinarian and follow all of his/her...
View ArticleHeat Stroke is ALWAYS an Emergency
Heat stroke in pets can happen quickly and can cause serious brain and bodily damage. In many cases, heat stroke is fatal! It gets so hot in San Antonio. Even a few minutes in a closed car or backyard...
View ArticleSago palms can easily cause death
The ornamental Sago palms (which are really not palms at all) that many people use in landscaping and as indoor plants can also cause the death of your beloved pet. The Sago Palm, also known as Coontie...
View ArticleDon’t let your pet eat that!
Wow, my last blog about Sago Palm toxicity in pets really has people talking! I’m thrilled because Sago Palms are everywhere in San Antonio and are EXTREMELY toxic to all kinds of pets and humans as...
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