Emergency Veterinary Hospital

A dog’s life: Eat. Sleep. Play. Get treats. Repeat.
Vet med edition: Keeping them happy, healthy, and well cared for. 🩺🐾

Fall adventures come with a few seasonal risks! From lingering ticks to cooler temperatures and outdoor hazards, staying prepared can help keep your pet safe while exploring this season.

📞 Call us with questions about keeping your pet safe this fall.

A broken tooth, facial swelling, or sudden mouth pain can be more than just uncomfortable. Knowing the signs of a dental emergency can help you recognize when your pet may need prompt care.

📞 Call us with questions or concerns about your pet’s dental health.

A change in the family routine can mean more alone time–and more opportunities for curious pets to get into trouble. A little preparation can help make their new routine safer and less stressful.

📞 Call us with questions about helping your pet adjust safely.

🦎 Bearded Dragon Fun Fact! 🦎

Did you know bearded dragons can change the color of their “beard” when they’re stressed, scared, or trying to communicate?
If your dragon is having trouble breathing, extremely weak, injured, or acting unusually sick, seek veterinary care!

Our ER team is here for your scaly family members, too! 💚🩺

Meet Our Neurology Team! 🧠

You’ve already met Dr. Du, and now we’re excited to introduce the team working alongside him!

From left to right:
John Du, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
Ashley, Veterinary Assistant
Amanda, Certified Veterinary Technician

We’re so excited to have this team at EVH and to offer specialized Neurology care to our patients and their families.

And we can’t forget Butterscotch! Who could forget that face? 🐾
If your pet would benefit from seeing our Neurology team, please give the hospital a call or visit our website for more information!

Not every itchy pet needs emergency care, but sometimes itching is a sign of something more serious.

Seek veterinary care right away if your pet experiences:
- Facial swelling or hives
- Difficulty breathing
- Severe pain or sensitivity
- Open wounds from scratching
- A rapidly spreading rash or skin irritation
- Pus, foul odor, or other signs of infection
- Lethargy or fever along with skin problems

These symptoms may indicate a severe allergic reaction, infection, or another condition that shouldn't wait.

When in doubt, it's always okay to call your veterinary team. They can help determine whether your pet should be seen by your primary veterinarian, an urgent care hospital, or an emergency service.

Early intervention can make all the difference.

Meet Rico!

Rico found himself in a pretty tight situation when he got stuck in the worm drive of a recliner.
Our team quickly jumped into action and called the local fire department to help safely get him out. After a little teamwork, Rico was finally free!
Despite his unexpected adventure, Rico did incredibly well and is expected to make a full recovery!
A huge thank you to our local firefighters for coming to Rico’s rescue! We’re so happy this story has a happy ending.

And Rico… let’s stay away from recliners from now on. 😂🚒

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A change in routine can cause temporary stress for some pets, but certain symptoms should never be ignored.

While mild behavioral changes are common during back-to-school season, signs like repeated vomiting, difficulty breathing, collapse, or ingesting a foreign object require prompt veterinary attention.

Swipe to learn which changes are expected and which ones mean it's time to seek care.

When in doubt, it's always okay to call your veterinary team.