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Allergic Shock

Anaphylaxis is an emergency condition that occurs when an animal is exposed to a certain allergen after having been exposed previously.... READ MORE

Anticoagulant Poisoning

An anticoagulant is any agent that prevents coagulation (clotting) of the blood. Anticoagulants are commonly used in rat and mouse poisons.... READ MORE

Antifreeze Poisoning

Antifreeze poisoning is one of the most common forms of poisoning in small animals, and this is because it is so commonly found in households. Antifreeze.... READ MORE

Aspirin Poisoning

Aspirin, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, has beneficial effects including anti-platelet, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. However.... READ MORE

Artificial Respiration

Artificial Respiration is a life saving technique that is performed when a dog has stopped breathing but its heart is still beating... READ MORE

Broken Bones

Fractures or broken bones can result from a car accident or other accident, including falling from heights.... READ MORE

Burns

Burn injuries in dogs can occur as the result of several factors. Burns can be due to heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation. Dogs... READ MORE

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, or CPR, is a combination of chest compression and artificial respiration. It is normally used when... READ MORE

Chocolate Poisoning

Dogs, especially puppies, are known for eating things when they are not supposed to. This can be a dangerous combination... READ MORE

Contact Poisoning

Poison can be defined as any substance that is harmful to the body upon contact, whether it is internal or external. Internal poisoning can occur... READ MORE

Dehydration

When a dog loses the ability to replace lost fluids, a state of dehydration occurs. The fluids lost are water and electrolytes.... READ MORE

Drowning

Drowning occurs when a dog’s head is submerged in water long enough to cause suffocation. The dog’s lungs fill with water ... READ MORE

Drug Poisoning

In cases of drug poisoning in pets, the most common cause is unintentional overdosing of medications. Veterinary pills ... READ MORE

Electric Shock

When your dog is traumatized by the passage of an electrical current through its body, it suffers electric shock or ... READ MORE

Frostbite

When any part of your dog is exposed to subzero temperatures for long time, it can freeze, causing frostbite to that ... READ MORE

Heat Stroke

Much like in humans, heat stroke occurs when the dog's body produces or absorbs more heat than it can dissipate. READ MORE

Hypercalcemic Agent Poisoning

Hypercalcemia is defined as abnormally elevated calcium levels in the blood. Of the various types of substances ... READ MORE

Hypothermia

When a dog is exposed to cold for a long time, its body temperature falls, leading to hypothermia. Low body temperature ... READ MORE

Hypovolemic Shock

An animal can go into shock for a variety of reasons, but when their blood volume or fluid levels drastically drop, ... READ MORE

Insecticide Poisoning

Amitraz Toxicosis occurs when a dog is over-exposed to the pharmaceutical drug Amitraz (formamidine acaricide). Toxic levels of ... READ MORE

Lizard Venom Poisoning

In terms of lizards, the Gila Monster and the Mexican Beaded Lizard are the only ones to be seriously concerned about. These ... READ MORE

Overdose of Heart Medicine

Digoxin is used to treat congestive heart failure. Its primary benefit effect is to help the heart to contract. While digoxin is ... READ MORE

Rat Poisoning

Bromethalin rodenticide toxicity, more commonly referred to as rat poisoning, occurs with exposure to the chemical ... READ MORE

Suffocation

Suffocation, or hypoxia, occurs when the lungs do not get a sufficient amount of oxygen to pass on to the body's tissues. ...READ MORE

Toxic Reaction to Parasite Prevention Drugs (i.e. Heartworm)

This toxic reaction occurs especially in dogs that are genetically hypersensitive to ivermectin, or to anti-parasite ... READ MORE

Tylenol Poisoning

We commonly take for granted that most over-the-counter drugs are safe for humans, but it is important to remember ...READ MORE