Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) is a life-threatening condition in dogs. It is normally seen in large, deep-chested breeds, but any dog of any size can suffer from it. Today, our Boulder and Westminster vets discuss GDV in dogs and why you should get your dog to the vet immediately if you notice symptoms.
While our Boulder and Westminster emergency vets see fewer cases of heatstroke in cats than in dogs, it does happen. In today's post, we share some of the symptoms of heatstroke in cats, and what you should do if you think your cat is suffering from heatstroke.
Much like intensive care units for people, ICU for pets provides critically ill or injured dogs and cats with intensive - often life-saving - veterinary care. In today's post, our Boulder and Westminster veterinary specialists discuss the role of pet ICUs and when a pet may require critical care.
If something gets lodged in your dog or cat's mouth or throat and they start to choke, our Boulder and Westminster emergency veterinarians recommend following these steps to help your pet.
Not every cut or graze your dog gets requires veterinary care, but it's important to know how to treat your dog's wounds and when it's time to head to the vet. Today our Boulder and Westminster vets provide tips on dog wound care at home.
When it comes to our beloved dogs, their health and well-being are of utmost importance. However, there are times where certain medical conditions require surgical intervention. In this post, our Boulder and Westminster vets explore the details of splenectomy in dogs, including the surgery process, recovery time, associated risks, and the cost involved.
Many people are familiar with ACL injuries in athletes but did you know your dog can also tear their ACL? Read on to find out more from our Boulder and Westminster vets on what the differences are between ACL injuries in dogs and people, and how ACL injuries are treated in dogs.
No doubt about it, cats love to sleep. But how much is too much? In this post, our Boulder and Westminster vets explain why your cat might be sleeping so much and when you should be concerned about it.
What does natural labor look like for a dog and when is emergency assistance needed? Will your dog need a C-section when it's time to give birth? Here, our Boulder and Westminster vets explain everything owners of pregnant dogs should know about C-sections for dogs.
Our Boulder and Westminster vets discuss below what you need to do if your dog is stung by a bee.
At Boulder and Northside Emergency Pet Clinics, our dedicated veterinarians are specially trained in emergency medicine and triage. We provide quality, compassionate emergency care.