Emergency & Critical Care

What to look for when diagnosing and managing an acute crisis

Exotics department run by only veterinarian in the state with such advanced and progressive training in exotic pet care

The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2023.

Thor, a 13-year-old Dutch shepherd and former police narcotics dog, swallowed 2 hazardous items

Erica Brandt (Mattox), CVT, VTS (ECC), joins The Vet Blast Podcast to help prepare you and your team in an emergency

We have compiled a countdown of our top 20 articles in 2022, here is number 15

In a dvm360® interview, San Diego Fetch faculty member and keynote speaker Dr Mariana Pardo describes that treating the brain means stabilizing the patient as a whole

How to make your emergency curbside visits as productive as in-person visits

In a dvm360® interview, San Diego Fetch faculty member and keynote speaker Dr Mariana Pardo outlines what to bear in mind when administering emergency fluid therapy

Learn more about our day 3 keynote speaker, including her journey into veterinary medicine and her pooch’s uncommon cardiac condition

An expert demystifies rabbit intubation to ensure these animals can receive the same standard of care as cats and dogs

New training program aims to help train the Department of Defense’s medical staff on the latest canine prehospital care standards

Having a plan for approaching emergency cases can help smooth the stabilization process and improve patient outcomes.

When it comes to patients rescued from fire, one expert advised to expect anything

Steven Berkowitz, DVM, DACVECC, shared his advice on trauma and cautioned that these cases can change in the blink of an eye

Erik Zager, DVM, DACVECC, explained the dangers of heat stroke and discussed treatment options

Erik Zager discusses why it's important for veterinarians to get comfortable treating heat stroke and shares quick pointers for recognizing and treating this emergency

The first VCA Animal Hospital Urgent Care is now open in Los Angeles with plans to expand nationwide

Elizabeth Rozanski, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC, is the 2022 Veterinary Heroes™ award winner in the Emergency Medicine category

Erik Zager, DVM, DACVECC, discusses animal toxicity emergencies and a new eye drop emetic for dogs.

Ensure clients know these pointers to keep their furry friends safe and hydrated this summer

Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM), CVJ, discusses his book Feline Emergency & Critical Care Medicine

Darci Palmer, BS, LVT, VTS, explains common myths and misconceptions surround veterinary anesthesia and analgesia.

Jessica Nord, VMD, shared tips for taking the stress out of emergency and critical care situations when the hospital is understaffed.

Darci Palmer, BS, LVT, VTS, shares a common anesthesia mistake and what you should do instead