Emergency & Critical Care

Veterinarians lead emergency storm response.

dvm360's complete coverage of the emergency veterinary response in the aftermath of the deadly EF-5 tornado that tore through the heart of Moore, Okla., May 20, 2013.

The ability to obtain contact information speeds reunions for displaced pets and owners.

Tornado carved a path through the equine training facility causing mass horse casualties.

State veterinarian manages effort, including disposal of mass equine casualties.

Many residents are reporting lost pets after Wednesday's explosion.

Local clinic, Texas A&M emergency team work to care for the animals of West, Texas.

As veterinarian and first responder to a barn fire, would you know how to treat a burn-compromised horse?

Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro says not to dread seeing these patients, because you can make a difference.

This study says the likely answer is "Yes."

This technique involving a little soft tissue dissection reduces the chance of iatrogenic damage during placement.

Bittering agent will be applied to products manufactured in all 50 states.

No suspect yet in search for dog's attacker.

A spectrum of abnormalities-sometimes like "small blips on the radar" should raise your level of suspicion.

Hurricane Sandy targets Atlantic region, promising damaging winds, flooding and power outages.

See pictures of Northstar, plus find more state-by-state news on the world of veterinary care.

Specialists from ACVECC, VECCS collaborate on new evidence-based tool.

National Report-Most veterinrians have treated injured wildlife brought into their clinics.

Jersey City, N.J. - Fifty-one members of Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT) responded following the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

Dr. Matthew Beal discusses an exciting new technique that allows enteral nutritional support in critically ill veterinary patients that can't tolerate gastric feeding because of severe vomiting or a risk of aspiration pneumonia.

St. Paul, Minn. - What resources will be needed and what therapies will work best in future animal-trauma centers?

Dr. Scott Shaw thinks you'll do more good than harm if you don't shy away from this life-saving procedure, especially if it's needed before transporting a patient to a referral center.

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Anticipate and treat these seven conditions that can result from urethral obstruction.

Dr. Matthew Beal discusses this promising noninvasive alternative to cystostomy tubes.

Joplin, Mo. -- With one veterinary practice already destroyed and more storms threatening, rescue workers are pouring into Joplin to offer aid to storm victims and their pets.

Neurological emergencies are common in small animal practice. As with other body systems, infections, neoplasms, trauma, inflammatory processes, congenital and hereditary diseases all affect the central and peripheral nervous systems causing a range of mild to severe conditions.

WVC clinical speaker discusses how to interpret radiographs quickly and accurately in critical patients.

The best initial therapy for this disorder caused by shock.

Veterinarians in the emergency room and cancer wards can bond with clients, too. Find the warm and fuzzies in any hospital.