Animal Emergency Care of Braselton

Pets experience mild to serious health problems all the time, and it can be difficult to know which issues constitute a real emergency. Remember that if you are unsure about what to do when your pet is sick or injured, just give us a call! Animal Emergency Care of Braselton specializes in these situations, and someone will always be available to answer your questions. The Most Common Pet Emergencies in Braselton - Stomach problems (vomiting or diarrhea)  - Most cases of stomach upset resolve themselves within 24 hours. If your dog or cat has diarrhea or is vomiting, discontinue food, and wait it out. If symptoms get worse or persist for more than 24 hours, please contact us. If your pet has chronic medical issues, is lethargic, vomiting blood, or seems to be in pain, don’t wait to call us. - Trauma  - Trauma can be caused by a traffic accident, a fall, or even a fight with another animal. In these situations, we urge you to call us and bring your pet in right away. It is nearly

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with friends and family. However, this may also be a stressful time for your furry companions. Therefore, it is paramount that you take all the precautions necessary to keep them safe and healthy during this time. Precautions Against Food  Thanksgiving dinners feature an array of foods and drinks. However, some of the dishes or ingredients may cause harm to your four-legged companions. For example, turkey bones can cause perforations in your pet's intestines, causing severe internal bleeding. Dressings can be toxic to your furry friends, as they may contain garlic, chives, or leeks, known to cause acute anemia in dogs. While chocolates may be suitable for humans, they may mean an emergency trip to the doctor since they contain theobromine, which causes restlessness and abdominal upset to your pets. You may also want to keep salads that have currants, grapes, or raisins away from your pet. Similarly, ensure that your guest does not feed your pets

Dogs may be part of our families due to their closeness to us or their friendly nature that makes us involve them in most of our family activities which may include eating or outdoor feasting events. However, many people seem to ignore the fact that dogs are biologically very different from us and their digestive systems are also different. These differences make sharing human foods with them very risky especially when there is no veterinary approval. In order to ensure that you don’t repeat the mistakes others have made before, we have compiled a list of what should not be included in your dog’s diet.  - Cheese  Cheese contains lactose which could be toxic to your dog. However, cheese can be fed to dogs but in small quantities to prevent them from experiencing poisoning. We recommend keeping the cheese from your pet’s reach in order to prevent it from feeding itself on the same which could lead to overfeeding on lactose leading to poisoning.  - Chocolate  Chocolate is a well-known tox

The upcoming holiday festivities might see you book a train or plane ticket to one of your favorite or dream destinations in the company of your pet. Unfortunately, most pet owners rarely plan how to keep their pets safe as they jet set or sail around the globe. Luckily, we have broken down a few handy pet safety tips if you are considering traveling with your poodle or kitty this festive season. - Invest in a Comfortable and Quality Pet Carrier Even before anything else, it is imperative to have a safe, comfortable, and well-made pet carrier for your favorite animal companion. The carrier in question should be roomy enough not to induce suffocation but not so large that they find themselves jostling around uncomfortably during the trip. In short, your pet should be able to stand or turn around cozily within their carrier. Remember that carriers made for airplane travel have to meet different safety requirements compared to those constructed for short car trips. - Take a Few Practice T

The upcoming holiday festivities might see you book a train or plane ticket to one of your favorite or dream destinations in the company of your pet. Unfortunately, most pet owners rarely plan how to keep their pets safe as they jet set or sail around the globe. Luckily, we have broken down a few handy pet safety tips if you are considering traveling with your poodle or kitty this festive season. - Invest in a Comfortable and Quality Pet Carrier Even before anything else, it is imperative to have a safe, comfortable, and well-made pet carrier for your favorite animal companion. The carrier in question should be roomy enough not to induce suffocation but not so large that they find themselves jostling around uncomfortably during the trip. In short, your pet should be able to stand or turn around cozily within their carrier. Remember that carriers made for airplane travel have to meet different safety requirements compared to those constructed for short car trips. - Take a Few Practice T

There's no refuting that the frigid and bitterly cold winter weather can be particularly hard on almost all of us. Nonetheless, most pet owners will sometimes tend to forget that the same applies to our furry companions who particularly depend on us for their comfort, protection, and overall well-being. This is also why it is important to review some of these winter safety tips for pets to keep your household warm and safe this fall. Bring Them Inside It is cruel to leave your pets fully exposed to the elements as the ground begins freezing and the air becomes frosty. Apart from the sheer discomfort and risk of freezing to death, the plummeting temperatures could mean that the animals may not have access to non-frozen water to quench their thirst. What's more, sheltering your animals this coming reduces the possibility that their access to food/nutrition would be blocked by a layer of ice, snow, or other related obstacles. Keep Your Home Humidified, Warm and Cosy Exposure to th

A dog seizure is undoubtedly not a very pretty sight to witness, especially if it is your own beloved furry pal. And considering that not very many pet parents have extensive experience in this area of their furry friend's wellbeing, it is imperative to lay down some of the common symptoms of dog seizures, they include; ·         Falling/collapsing to the floor for no apparent reason ·         Running around in circles ·         Having severely still muscles ·         Twitching and shaking uncontrollably ·         A fixated gaze or a blank stare ·         Biting ·         Drooling ·         Fainting and going completely unconscious ·         Defecating and urinating uncontrollably How to Assist Your Dog When He is Having a Seizure You can do several things for your dog when they are experiencing a seizure before even the emergency veterinarian arrives. They include; - Calm Yourself Down Whether this is the first time your dog is having a seizure (or just another episode), it is cru

Contrary to the common misconception, dogs are hardly immune to the venom of rattlesnakes. That's why it is imperative and quite critical to know how to recognize whether a rattlesnake has bitten your favorite furry companion and what to do in the unfortunate event that the reptile has crossed paths with your dog. Before delving into what to do when the reptile bites your dog, you should first be in a position to recognize symptoms specific to rattlesnakes' bites. This way, you can help your veterinarian better understand the species of rattlesnake that may have bitten your dog, consequently improving the animal's chances of survival. Here are some of the symptoms to look for; - Excessive Swelling A bite from a rattle is usually hemotoxic, i.e., it simply means that once the rattlesnake has delivered a dose of the venom, the toxin causes severe disruption to one's blood vessels, thereby leading to the body part in question swelling excessively, something that could lead