If your cat is breathing fast, it’s easy to worry about what could be causing it and whether it is an emergency. Our Mechanicsburg veterinarians describe what’s considered rapid breathing, explain symptoms and potential causes, and provide insight on when to call a vet.
In this post, our Mechanicsburg vets define heat stroke in dogs and explain what symptoms pooch parents should watch for. Also, we describe actions to take if you suspect your dog is suffering from the condition, and provide tips about prevention.
Kidney failure (renal failure) in dogs can be caused by underlying health conditions which impact the kidneys and related organs. Here, our Mechanicsburg emergency vets share some common signs and symptoms of this potentially life threatening condition.
Dehydration is a common emergency seen by our vets here at Rossmoyne Animal Emergency Trauma Center in Mechanicsburg. Dehydration happens when your dog's body loses more water and electrolytes than they are taking in, subsequently causing severe issues with their internal organs, body temperature, joints, and digestion.
Many common houseplants are toxic to cats. If your feline friend decides to nibble on a plant, being able to tell your veterinarian exactly what your cat has eaten will help your Mechanicsburg vet to provide appropriate treatment as quickly as possible.
All cats will vomit now and again, but frequent or severe vomiting may be a sign that your cat is suffering from something more serious that just an upset tummy. So what are the signs that you should take your cat to the vet?