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If your dog experiences an injury to their ear then they may develop a blood blister, otherwise known as a hematoma. Our St. Louis vets talk about what an ear (aural) hematoma is and what you can expect from ear hematoma surgery for your dog.
If your dog or cat is experiencing an illness or injury that is causing irregularities in their heart rate then your vet may order an ECG. In this post, our St. Louis vets talk about what an ECG is and how this diagnostic test can help our veterinary team diagnose your cat or dog.
If your pup experiences a torn CCL or similar injury then treatment with orthopedic surgery may be recommended. Today our St. Louis vets look at how orthopedic injuries occur and the different types of surgery used for knee repairs in dogs.
It can be scary if your dog is suddenly crying out in pain or if they are showing other disturbing symptoms. It's important to know what to do when this happens. In this post, our St. Louis vets talk about the typical signs of pain in dogs, the different types of pain they may experience and what you should do if your dog is in pain.
At Animal Emergency Clinic we see fewer cases of heatstroke in cats than in dogs, nonetheless, it does happen. Here our St. Louis vets share some of the symptoms of heatstroke in cats, and what you should do if you think your cat is suffering from heatstroke.
It is alarming whenever our canine companions clearly aren't feeling great, and that's why it can be stressful when your dog has unexplained diarrhea. Today, our St. Louis emergency vets explain some common causes of diarrhea, what to do if your dog's stool is bloody, and when it's time to call an emergency vet.
Sometimes while our pets are playing or eating they can accidentally get food or an object lodged in their throat. Our St. Louis veterinarians talk about what to do if your dog or cat begins choking and how you can prevent it from happening again.
Dogs are notorious for eating things that they shouldn't be and sometimes this leads to them eating potentially dangerous items. Today our St. Louis vets talk about what you should do if your dog ate gum and when it might require emergency veterinary care.
There are a number of reasons why your vet may recommend veterinary testing for your pup. It doesn't necessarily mean they are sick. Here, our St. Louis vets share some of the different types of pet laboratory diagnostic tests that they may ask for and what this lab work shows us about your dog.
Cats are curious adventurers known for exploring the world, unfortunately, this will sometimes result in your kitty returning home with injuries. Here, our St. Louis vets share some of the most common injuries in our feline friends and basic cat wound care and when to seek veterinary care.
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.