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Halloween Safety Tips from VMC

Halloween – the spooky, silly, fun holiday that some of us look forward to all year. All the preparations and anticipation can cause us to overlook some very real dangers for our pets, however. Here are some great tips that will allow your pet to enjoy Halloween just as much as you do. Candy, Candy,…

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Is Your Pet’s Condition an Emergency?

  Typically, if you’re asking yourself this question, the answer is “yes”. We understand that it can be terrifying to worry about your pet. Just like a child, a pet can’t tell you what’s wrong – you’re not being silly to be concerned, and we understand what it’s like to worry about your pet. Don’t…

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Handling a Pet Toxin or Poisoning Emergency

My pet just got into something he shouldn’t have. What should I do? This could be the shortest blog post ever. The answer: Call your veterinarian or the nearest emergency veterinary hospital. If #1 is not possible, call Poison Control. ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435 Perhaps you’ve been through a similar situation in the…

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Christmas Pet Safety Tips

No one wants to end up in our emergency room over the holidays! Consider these risks to reduce the likelihood that we will need to see you! Holiday Ornaments: Consider any new decoration you put out! This is especially important with young dogs and cats who are typically more boisterous and curious, and also with…

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Jada’s Story

This month in Syracuse, NY, a Good Samaritan reported seeing an emaciated dog in a cage, in her own filth, with no access to food or water. Syracuse Police Department Animal Cruelty Investigator, Officer Rebecca Thompson, and Syracuse Dog Control Officer, Jason Driscoll, promptly removed two dogs from the household and charged the owners with…

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Safety Nets

Through some unusual circumstances, this sweet, homeless, and very broken little guy ended up in our care. We knew right away that we loved him, but such an extensive injury in a stray cat doesn’t often point toward a happy ending. We, like so many other veterinary hospitals in our area, provide pro bono care…

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Albuterol toxicity in Pets: Where’s your inhaler?

Millions of people in the United States suffer from asthma. Many of these people have inhalers to use during an attack. These inhalers are composed of a small pressurized canister that contains a solution of asthma medicine fitted into a plastic casing that releases a precise dose of the medicine in an aerosol form. The…

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