Beau presented to Mountainside Animal Hospital with a history of vomiting and diarrhoea with blood in it. On examination, he was uncomfortable and there was a low protein level within the blood with the diagnosis of Haemorrhagic Gastroenteritis being established. This is inflammation of the stomach...
This fabulous feline is Fig! Curiosity got this cat into trouble when he ingested THC butter. Cats and dogs have more cannabinoid receptors in their brains when compared to humans so a very small amount of cannabis can cause quite dramatic and toxic effects on...
Kinako has had a few medical issues throughout her puppyhood, including some diarrhea (Giardia), ingestion of a pee pad (vomiting was induced), and kennel cough! Kennel cough is a very broad term that includes many viruses that cause a cough, among other symptoms. Often owners will...
We love a nice good boy Golden Retriever. This particular nice boy (Larry) came to Mountainside because he was having some vomiting and diarrhea, and wasn’t quite himself. He frolicked in the snow a bit with his favourite RVT (Kendra), then had some X-rays and bloodwork...
Adorable Chloe came to us after persistent vomiting, lethargy, and not eating. X-rays showed an intestinal obstruction, which was removed surgically by Dr. Whitcombe. The obstruction was identified as a peach pit! Chloe was slow to start eating again after her surgery, so she spent some extra...
Monk came in for vomiting all over his owner’s bed. Bloodwork was run which, along with his symptoms, supported a diagnosis of pancreatitis. Monk is doing much better now with medication and supportive care. Monk is currently undecided if he will vomit on his owner’s bed...
King and his big puppy ears came to us after swallowing a small tennis ball at the dog park. Dr. Gorodetsky came to Mountainside and removed it endoscopically, as well as two small rocks that King had swallowed at some point! Seeing silly puppies brings us...
Turtle came to Mountainside for decreased function of her tail, and hiding behaviour. On examination, we found her tail was painful with a scab at the base, quite suspicious for an abscess. Turtle was sedated, the area was clipped and cleaned, and pus was expressed from...
Sticks are not friends of dogs. They lure them in by being fun to chew on and tear apart, but they carry hidden risks to dogs who enjoy playing with them.They can cause damage to the tongue and the mouth if chewed on, as well...
Bro came to Mountainside for vomiting and excessive salivation. He had radiographs and bloodwork, which showed the most likely cause of his symptoms was gastroenteritis. He kept us company for a day while receiving medications to help his nausea and abdominal pain, and IV fluid...
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