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Emergencies & Urgent Care
Bloat, poisons, and the signs that mean go now.
Bloat (GDV) in Dogs: The Symptoms That Mean Go to the Vet Now
The fastest-moving emergency a big dog can face. How to spot it, which breeds are at risk, and the simple surgery that can prevent the deadly twist.
Read the guide →Toxic Foods for Dogs: Chocolate, Grapes, and Xylitol (and Exactly What to Do)
The everyday foods that can poison a dog, the doses that matter, and the calm, correct steps to take the moment it happens.
Read the guide →“My Pet Swallowed Something”: Gut Obstruction in Dogs and Cats
Dogs swallow socks and corn cobs; cats swallow string, the most dangerous of all. The warning signs, and the one thing never to do if you see string.
Read the guide →Parvovirus (Parvo) in Dogs and Puppies: Deadly, Preventable, and Now Treatable in a New Way
Parvo kills most untreated puppies and survives months in the environment. It is also almost entirely preventable, and a new antibody treatment changed the odds.
Read the guide →Heatstroke in Dogs: The Emergency That Is Mostly About Exercise, Not Hot Cars
Most heatstroke comes from exercising in the heat, not hot cars. It can kill, the first-aid advice has changed, and cooling fast is the best move.
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