The dog's cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) is frequently referred to as the dog's ACL or 'cruciate'. This connective tissue joins the upper and lower leg bones at the dog's knee and may become injured. Today, our St. Louis vets share some information about ACL and CCL injuries in dogs and what you should know if your dog requires surgery.
When your pet has endured a surgical procedure, care throughout recovery is crucial to the speed and ease at which they heal. Today, our St. Louis vets some information about how to help your dog recover from surgery and what you should expect during this time.
When we watch our cats running around playing with everything they can find we often don't think about the dangers of household objects. If your cat swallows some string or other object it can be a dangerous situation. Our St. Louis vets talk about cat intestinal blockage surgery and what the cost and recovery may be.
If you have ever had to say goodbye to a pet then you know how hard it can be. Pets are a part of the family and it can feel the same as losing a loved one. Our St. Louis vets offer advice on what to say when someone you know loses a pet and a few other ways you can support them.
As proactive as we are with our beloved canine companions there is the chance that they could develop different types of tumors or cancers even with the best preventive care. Our St. Louis vets discuss tumor removal surgery in dogs and what to expect after surgery and through recovery.
When your dog experiences the abnormal formation of one or both of their hips it can lead to pain when exercising or changing position. Today our St. Louis vets offer more information about hip dysplasia and how surgery can help treat this condition allowing your dog to return to normal activities.
If your dog has a habit of chewing and eating everything in sight, you might be concerned about potential intestinal blockages. Our St. Louis vet surgeons commonly see intestinal blockages in dogs resulting in soft tissue surgery.
While it may be something that you never experience with your cat there is the chance that at some point your cat may have an injury that results in an aural hematoma. Today, our St. Louis vets discuss aural hematomas in cats, why treatment is necessary and what the surgery options are for this condition.
If your dog is experiencing the symptoms of constipation it is not only extremely uncomfortable for them but also stressful for any pet parent. Our St. Louis emergency vets discuss the causes and symptoms of constipation in dogs and how it can be treated.
While heatstroke in dogs is possible at any time of year it is especially common throughout the warmer summer months. Today our St. Louis vets talk about the symptoms of heatstroke in dogs, the causes and when it may be time to seek veterinary attention.
Animal Emergency Clinic is an after-hours emergency animal hospital providing urgent care to cats and dogs from St. Louis and surrounding areas. Contact us right away if you are experiencing a veterinary emergency.