If your dog ever experiences heat stroke, getting them to a veterinary emergency clinic immediately can be life-saving. While it’s terrifying to see your dog in distress, knowing what to expect in the ER can help you stay calm and understand the treatment process.

As temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat stroke in dogs. Unlike humans, dogs can’t cool themselves down efficiently—they don’t sweat the way we do and rely mostly on panting.

It happened so fast. One moment, Dixie—my three-year-old Labrador Retriever—was begging for attention, and the next, I walked into a disaster zone in the kitchen. Chocolate wrappers and broken boxes were scattered across the floor. In the middle of it all sat Dixie, mid-munch, licking the last traces from a box of dark chocolate squares—Purdy’s, in the signature purple box.

If you own a snub-nosed breed, you’ve probably noticed their distinctive “snorty” breathing. While it might seem cute or even normal for these breeds, in some cases, it can point to a serious and potentially life-threatening condition known as Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome (BOAS).

As April draws to a close, the world outside is coming to life—trees are budding, the air carries a hint of sweetness, and birds are singing their spring songs. You, too, may feel like you’re starting fresh. In many ways, you are. Just like the season, you’re blooming in your new role. But let’s not forget—everyone starts somewhere, and right now, you’re the baby tech.

Pimobendan is one of the most prescribed cardiac medications for canine and feline patients. It is a calcium-sensitizing agent and phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor, resulting in improved contractility (inotropy), vasodilation, as well as greater heart muscle relaxation (lusitropy).

Canine hypothyroidism is a common disease and easy to treat, yet the diagnosis can be confusing, often difficult and definitely frustrating for both the veterinarian and client. But it doesn’t have to be!

Did you know that not all urinary bladder stones have to be surgically removed?

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a round cell or immune system cancer.

Portosystemic shunts arise when an anomalous vessel creates an abnormal connection between the portal blood supply and the systemic circulation, bypassing the liver.