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• Expanding Glue Exposure in Pets

  All glues containing isocyanate and diisocyanate can expand. Pets exposed to a very small amount of wet or liquid expanding glue may consume enough product to be problematic. The glue expands to form a large, foreign body in the stomach. Endoscopy or surgery is required to remove the mass.

• Fading Puppy Syndrome in Dogs

  Fading puppy syndrome describes puppies that decline in health and die within about two weeks of birth. Neonatal puppies are fragile and so there can be many causes of this syndrome including birth defects, inadequate care from the mother, poor health status of the mother and/or infectious diseases. As well as addressing a specific cause, treatment focuses on maintaining hydration and warmth while providing adequate nutrition. Environmental hygiene is extremely important.

• Feline Idiopathic Cystitis

  Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) includes a set of clinical signs associated with abnormal urination and is the diagnosis when there is no identifiable cause of the clinical signs. Cats often suffer waxing and waning of symptoms such as straining to urinate, blood in urine, and inappropriate urination. Treatment and prognosis are discussed.

• Fight Wound Infections in Cats

  Fight wounds often result in infections that can become serious if left untreated. Punctures from bites seal over quickly, trapping bacteria under the skin. If your cat is bitten, it is important to be seen by a veterinarian for treatment as soon as possible.

• First Aid for Bleeding in Cats

  Bleeding is concerning if a lot of blood is lost. To minimize external blood loss and prevent shock, you can provide first aid for bleeding cats until you arrive at your veterinary hospital.

• First Aid for Bleeding in Dogs

  Bleeding is concerning if a lot of blood is lost. To minimize external blood loss and prevent shock, you can provide first aid for bleeding dogs until you arrive at your veterinary hospital.

• First Aid for Broken Nails in Cats

  Broken nails are acute, painful injuries that require first aid, and in some cases, a veterinary visit. Bleeding should initially be controlled with pressure from gauze or a towel, followed by cauterizing powder if needed. Any remaining damaged part needs to be removed, which usually requires veterinary care. Broken nails are best prevented by keeping all nails short through regular trimmings.

• First Aid for Broken Nails in Dogs

  Broken nails are acute, painful injuries that require first aid, and in some cases, a veterinary visit. Bleeding should initially be controlled with pressure from gauze or a towel, followed by cauterizing powder if needed. Any remaining damaged part needs to be removed, which usually requires veterinary care. Broken nails are best prevented by keeping all nails short through regular trimmings.

• First Aid for Cats: Shock, Rescue Breathing, and CPR

  Medical emergencies occur without warning. It is important for cat owners to understand common veterinary medical emergencies and basic first aid for their pets. This handout provides guidelines to follow if your cat is experiencing shock and/or requires rescue breathing or CPR.

• First Aid for Dogs: Shock, Rescue Breathing, and CPR

  Medical emergencies occur without warning. It is important for dog owners to understand common veterinary medical emergencies and basic first aid for their pets. This handout provides guidelines to follow is your dog is experiencing shock and/or requires rescue breathing or CPR.