Emergency & Critical Care

The Natural Disaster Search Dog Foundation teams relied on canine rescuers during the 2025 California wildfires

Erica Brandt, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses her educational session being presented at the 2025 Fetch dvm360 Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.

A pair of growing initiatives from BluePearl Pet Hospital aim to help alleviate an industry shortage of doctors

Temporary work is a choice that a growing number of doctors have made in recent years

Nellie, a doodle puppy, was accidentally given Ambien instead of UTI medication

Topics in suturing, cytology, and emergency care are presented by expert faculty for veterinary professionals

Treating the condition requires an understanding of this common reproductive emergency

Updates on improvements to wildlife disaster preparedness; and a new journal fills a niche for getting academic papers published.

The Emergency & Urgent Care Program will help veterinary practices ensure low-stress care in critical situations

VMX attendees have an opportunity to participate in a global effort to raise funds life-saving nonprofit organization

Using this advanced decontamination procedure can help improve outcomes

National Blood Donor Month is recognized annually in January

A new intensive care unit is being exhibited at this year’s Veterinary Meeting & Expo

Veterinary professionals and students who complete an AVMA first responder certificate program will gain access to the veterinary first responder registry

Mount Laurel Animal Hospital achieved the designation as it prepares to expand its critical care facilities

Emergency care experts weigh in on wildfire safety for pets with advice for evacuation planning and treatment needs

Karen Roach, RVT, VTS (ECC), discusses caring for pets and livestock during a wildfire or other disaster event

The agreement allows Zomedica to market and sell Vetigel(R) Hemostatic Gel

Luna the puppy helped herself to some of her owners Christmas treats, including the head of a chocolate Santa Claus

Mae, a 3-year-old Australian shepherd, ingested an entire bottle of the human supplement 5-Hydroxytryptophan, resulting in serotonin syndrome

Pet Poison Helpline is educating clients on the dangers of ingesting their pet's medications

A 6-week-old abandoned kitten had both an inguinal and diaphragmatic hernia

A 10-month-old goldendoodle puppy was able to keep both her legs thanks to the team at MSU, and a couple who drained their wedding fund to pay for her care

The Emergency Medicine honoree has developed surgical procedures used worldwide and devotes time outside the clinic to volunteer as a firefighter and first responder for humans.

Andrea Pace, CVT, VTS (ECC), details symptoms of GDV in dogs, and explains why this condition is considered a surgical emergency

Andrea Pace, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses the importance of using Kirby’s Rule of 20

Education is important and reminders are key for keeping patients safe during the holiday season

Although spiders are front and center during the Halloween season, they can be a terror to patients and clients year-round

Lauren Thielen, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) offered advice for avian specialists handling emergency cases

Veterinary technician Ken Yagi explains clinical signs, causes, and the importance of teamwork when treating patients presenting with a respiratory emergency