What do you suspect?
Client calls saying: "My dog has been vomiting for two days. She can't hold anything down, including water."
Possible GI obstruction
Amoxiclav
Antibiotic
OU / OS / OD
Both eyes / Left eye / Right eye
Possible Parvo pup
Parvo test
Can I get my pet vaccinated while we are here?
We do not do routine vaccines here since we are an urgent care clinic. We can do the rabies vaccine here since it is the only one we carry and it will at least make the pet "legal" until they can get into a GP. Also recommend a GP is there is one you know and love!
Client calls saying: "My 5 month old puppy has been vomiting and having diarrhea since yesterday."
Parvo would be our number one concern.
Bonus! Tell O to remain in car and call us once they arrive
Carprofen
NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory)
AU / AS /AD
Both ears / Left ear / Right ear
Skin issues
Skin Scraping / Impression
Do we do surgeries?
No, but we can do minor procedures like laceration repairs.
Client calls saying: "my dog is bleeding and it is very swollen around the area."
Snake Bite
Gabapentin
For pain, mainly helps with nerve specific pain. "Can also be used for anxiety*
SID / BID / TID
Once Daily / Twice Daily (every 12 hours) / Three Times Daily (every 8 hours)
Ear issues
Ear Cytology
Do we send out labwork?
Since we are an urgent care we do not send out any labs. If the Dr. on duty feels that that is necessary then we recommend O to follow up with their GP as soon as possible to get that test done.
My pet has not been eating or drinking much and seems more lethargic, she was completely fine last night. No vomiting or diarrhea. (9 year old Dachshund)
This could be a multitude of things but with the sudden onset and the lack of other symptoms we would suspect pain. Likely back pain given the breed.
NeoPolyDex vs. NeoPolyBact
Both are antibiotics for the eye.
"Dexmethasone" is a steroid that is in NeoPolyDex while NeoPolyBact has no steroid.
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Possible obstuction
Radiographs
Why do we have different rooms for cats and dogs?
Since we are a fear free clinic it is best to keep cats and dogs separated to lessen the anxiety and fear our patients are feeling.
P upon presentation has a head tilt and is unable to stay balanced.
Possibly Vestibular Disease
Bravecto
3 month flea and tick prevention
PT / pTT
A test for clotting times
Mass
FNA (Fine Needle Aspirate)
What do we not see?
Trick question! We will see anything that comes through our doors. If someone calls saying their pet is unresponsive or in need of immediate care and we are their closest option, we will see it. Though let O know that we cannot do everything here and we will likely have to stabilized then send pet to an EC. But in theory we see "non-life threatening" emergencies.