Emergency & Critical Care

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.

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.

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

Erik Zager, DVM, DACVECC, kicks off Fetch Long Beach with an evidence-based framework for everyday clinical decision-making.

dvm360’s Australian correspondent Phil Tucak, BSc, BVMS, also provides updates on the suicide prevention initiative VetHerd and veterinary AI scribe Sidekick.

Veterinarians share holiday pet emergencies, highlighting risks from decorations and toxic foods, while offering tips to keep pets safe this season.

Penn Vet Working Dog Center trials show that a trained, 30-second, voluntary head dunk can rapidly lower core temperature in cooperative dogs.

The initiative comes as wildfires and other disasters pose an increasing risk to pets in Canada.

Nancy Patsos, LVT, VTS (ECC), discusses unique issues and how practice leadership can help alleviate them.

April Blong, DVM, DACVECC, discusses emergencies of the heart, including tachycardia, in a dvm360 interview.

Rocky, a pomeranian, was treated for cocaine, THC, and amphetamine poisoning.