Tag: emergency and first aid

a far away picture of a wildfire, the green mountains with a plume of smoke behind them, emergency crews in the foreground

How to prep for an emergency with a pet evacuation kit

While you can’t exactly pencil an emergency or disaster into your calendar, you can take steps to prepare for these types of situations as much as possible before they occur. When you create a disaster plan for your family, including collecting and storing evacuation supplies, make sure you think about your pets, too. Creating a […]

a close up picture of a horse's eye

Equine eye issues are always an emergency

Why do horses injure their eyes so much? The horse’s large globe and prominent placement on the sides of their head makes the eyeball very susceptible to trauma. Injury or discomfort to the eye can be subtle. Clinical signs include squinting, tearing, increased discharge, swelling around the eye, red conjunctiva, and/or the eyelashes pointing down […]

a basset hound sits in a brightly lit room in front of a Christmas tree

Tips to keep your pets safe during the holidays

Dr. Amanda Cavanagh, an assistant professor of small animal emergency and critical care and head of CSU’s Emergency and Urgent Care Service, shares tips to keep pets safe during the holidays.

Veterinary man with his assistant treating a brown purebred horse, papillomas removal procedure using cryodestruction, in an outdoor ranch

Horse first aid checklist

Use the horse first aid kit checklist curated by our Equine Field Service team to ensure you have all the essentials!

a close up picture of a chocolate candy bar

Why is chocolate bad for dogs?

Chocolate is bad for dogs because it contains caffeine and theobromine. If a dog eats chocolate, it can cause vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, seizures, panting, weakness, and increased heart rate.

Fireworks

Summertime sun and sounds can be painful for pets

The very ingredients of summertime fun for people often cause anxiety, fear and illness in pets. It’s important for owners to understand summertime hazards for pets and to take steps that will help keep companion animals safe, healthy and happy.