by BEVS | Jul 30, 2014 | Emergency Visits
Meet Abby. Abby loves to swim and chill out on the dock. Unfortunately, sometimes these two activities can produce the horrid hot spot–those painful, raw, moist, oozing sores your dog can get on their skin. If your pet has ever had one, I’m sure you can relate...
by BEVS | Jul 17, 2014 | Emergency Visits
“Minnie” the three-year-old Chihuahua was enjoying herself on the Stowe bike path, when she was attacked by a larger dog (Bull Mastiff). In the veterinary world, this scenario is unfortunately so common, there is an acronym for it — BDLD, which stands for “Big...
by BEVS | Jul 14, 2014 | Emergency Visits, Summer Pet Safety
Though Vermont’s cold winters keep a lot of bugs in check, there are still many common ones that you and your pet may encounter. How do you know when to race to our ER or when to wait for your veterinarian? First, know your enemy, as horrifying as it is to see one of...
by BEVS | Jul 10, 2014 | Emergency Visits, Summer Pet Safety
PET AND BOAT SAFETY ALERT Please use extra caution when your dog exits your boat–This week, we have had two separate emergency cases where dogs have jumped from their owner’s boat attempting to land on a dock. In both cases, the dogs missed their landing, hit...
by BEVS | Dec 10, 2013 | Emergency Visits, Holiday Hazards
1. Bread doughIf your pet ingests unbaked bread dough, contact your veterinarian immediately. When hosted in a warm environment (your pet’s stomach) the yeast will begin to expand which can lead to a bloated stomach. This can then progress to a...
by BEVS | Jun 7, 2013 | Emergency Visits, First Aid, Summer Pet Safety
The weather is beginning to be nice here in Vermont, and that means that our dogs are out and about more often. Swims, hikes, runs, and play dates with other pups are among some of the favorite activities our dogs simply LOVE. Unfortunately, along with hard play come...
