Emergency & Critical Care

A 1-year-old dog was found at a landfill, unable to walk due to complex femur and pelvic fractures, and was brought to the UC Davis William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital for surgical repair.

BluePearl Pet Hospital will host joint events across the United States.

Lauren Thielen, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), on why gastrointestinal (GI) stasis is a misleading diagnosis, what gets missed when the workup is skipped, and when stabilization has to come first.

A dog in Knoxville, Tennessee, ingested 80 to 90 phenobarbital tablets belonging to a visiting pet and was found unresponsive by her family.

In a dvm360 interview, Katherine Quesenberry, DVM, MPH, DABVP (Avian), talks about illnesses, injuries, and trauma seen by veterinarians treating exotic animals.

A police dog in Northern California was stabbed multiple times while apprehending a suspect. Quick action by his handler and a surgical team at UC Davis made the difference.

S. Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM, shares what general practitioners should know about pet rabbits, birds, reptiles, and other exotic companion animals.

A puppy was brought to DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital in Oregon after ingesting a toxic dose of carprofen.

An overview of common cases in birds, reptiles, and small animals that warrant immediate veterinary care.

Aircraft drills and hands-on training aim to help first responders stabilize injured working dogs and transport them quickly to veterinary care.

An FDA risk review has cleared the way for canine freeze-dried plasma, a shelf-stable product that could expand transfusion options in emergencies.

Christina Gentry, DVM, DACVD, discusses concurrent diseases and skin emergencies in a dvm360 interview.

Emergency surgery revealed 3 hair-based intestinal masses. One was invisible on imaging.

Explore Charleston Veterinary Referral Center's 2026 expansion with smarter hospital design, including separate lobbies, centralized diagnostics, adjacent operation room/imaging/intensive care unit areas, enhanced rehab, and private bereavement spaces.

Christina Gentry, DVM, DACVM, discusses common skin cases that should be addressed as emergencies, during a dvm360 interview at VMX 2026.

In Portland, Oregon, a 7-year-old dog survived prolonged cardiac arrest after ingesting at least 40 tablets of human medications for bipolar disorder and depression.

Vlad the Impaler was brought to Texas A&M after presenting to his local veterinarian and emergency room with vomiting, lack of appetite, and lethargy.

Ahead of her VMX lecture, Adesola Odunayo, DVM, MS, DACVECC, shared insights into what attendees can expect to learn.

The latest updates relating to animal care establishments and platforms.

dvm360’s Australian correspondent Phil Tucak updates on research into koalas released back into the wild after hospital treatment; and meet the veterinarian and author whose novels interweave stories about people, wildlife, and domestic animals.

Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA, shares insights on managing surgical bleeding, addressing common mistakes, and improving patient care in veterinary practices.

Top toxic ingestions in cats and dogs and average cost of treatment, according to a pet insurance provider.

From lab values to suction canisters and soaked sponges, Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA, breaks down what actually helps—and what doesn’t—when estimating blood loss during surgery, in this postconference interview with dvm360.

Tannetje Crocker, DVM, discussed common emergencies presented to GP veterinary teams and some key considerations.

Discover key insights on decision-making biases in veterinary care from Erik Zager, DVM, DACVECC.