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Emergencies
Have you seen your dog eats grass? Perhaps you thought it odd or are even concerned about their health. In this post, our St. Louis vets list some common reasons dogs eat grass and offer advice on when to seek emergency care.
If your cat's purring has started to turn into coughing, it may mean that something is irritating their airways, throat, or lungs. Today, our St. Louis vets discuss potential causes of coughing in cats, and how it may be treated.
Antifreeze is a severe hazard to dogs and can cause fatal damage to their system, even if they only ingest a small amount. Here, our St. Louis vets list symptoms of antifreeze poisoning, and what you should do if your dog has consumed any.
Diagnostic tools such as X-rays and CT scans help your veterinarian understand what's happening inside your pet's body. Without them, it would be much more difficult to keep your cat or dog healthy. In this post, we describe routine diagnostic imaging tests for dogs and cats that are often performed by the veterinary teams at our clinics in St. Louis.
By bringing your dog or cat in to see their vet throughout the year you can help to keep them healthy and happy for life. The veterinary teams at our clinics in St. Louis are here to share some information about the importance of routine vet exams and what to expect during these pet checkups.
Cats love to nap. In the morning, the afternoon, the evening, any time at all. But this can lead us to sometimes wonder if they are sleeping too much. Our St. Louis vets talk about whether or not a cat can sleep too much and what to do if you think their sleeping habits are caused by a health concern.
Has your vet recommended orthopedic surgery to correct or treat and injury or malformation of tissues in the limbs of your dog? Today, our St. Louis vets talk about what to expect with orthopedic surgery for dogs, the different types and how you can help prevent the need for surgical procedures.
If your dog seems to be breathing much faster than usual it can be quite concerning. Today, our St. Louis vets talk about excessive panting in dogs, why they do it and it it may be a concern.
If your pet needs an ultrasound then you may wonder what is done during the process and how it works. Our St. Louis vets share some of the reasons why an ultrasound may be needed and how you can prepare your cat or dog.
Sometimes when we are out for walks we catch our dogs eating the grass. But why do they do this? Are they sick? Today, our St. Louis vets share some insight into the reasons why your dog may be eating grass and if you should worry.
Animal Emergency Clinic is an after-hours emergency animal hospital providing urgent care to cats and dogs from St. Louis and surrounding areas. Contact us right away if you are experiencing a veterinary emergency.