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Jet (my foster mom) and I love ER type shows. You know the type. They have lots of cute doctors; guessing games to diagnosis rare diseases, cool medical equipment and happy humans that live another day to take care of us. The reality shows that film real rescues are the best. It’s fun to watch the quick thinking of healthcare professionals apply science to save humanity. Some episodes are kind of stressful so I like to chew on my doggie treats during these shows.

On the other hand, emergencies are serious. Humans don’t realize that there are different types of places and doctors to take their sick or injured pets just as there are different types of medical facilities and physicians to take care of humans.

The information below, provided by www.petcarehospitals.com is a good summary for your human companions to use as a guide when selecting where to go to take care of you and your other canine and cat friends.

Animal Health: The Animal Health category is comprised of businesses and services that cater to the general health and well being of your pet. Most of the Pet 'General Practitioners' cater to a large variety of pet breeds, and offer some specialized pet care services as well. Preventive care can go a long way with your pet, and these Animal Health services will help keep your pet on the road to wellness. If you have general pet care questions in relation to diet, vaccinations, longevity, acuity, preventative measures or proper care, give one of these Animal Health specialists a call.

Animal Hospitals: Animal Hospitals offer a variety of planned pet care and emergency pet care services for dogs, cats, birds and other common pets. Aside from pet rehabilitation, surgery, aftercare, and preventative pet medicine, Animal Hospitals can supply symptom information to help you identify problems, diseases and other health problems that commonly affect your household pets. Most commonly Animal Hospitals provide medical and surgical care. Remember, clear communication between doctor and pet owner is an essential part of pet care, so we encourage you to ask us questions about the treatment available for your animal.

Clinics: Pet Clinics tend to have longer hours of operation, with a majority having 24 hour care options available. Animal Clinics offer general care services, pet checkup services, and Animal Clinic Pharmacies. Quality pet medications are generally a staple for these clinics and a great choice for your general pet care needs. These clinics usually employ full time, and long term employment for Veterinarians, and are commonly owned by the Chief Veterinarian. One thing to look for when choosing an Animal Clinic for your pet is to see if they are an accredited member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

Emergency Services Veterinarians: Emergency Services Veterinarians are the people you call when your vet is closed; they are there for your emergencies. The services you can expect to find at your Emergency vet would include: Evenings, weekend & holiday emergency pet care service, Critical pet care monitoring, Emergency Procedures, and 24-hour ICU monitoring & Hospitalization. Be sure to find the nearest Emergency Services Veterinarian near you, and bookmark the page for quick reference later. It is likely that you know where the closest hospital is for you and your family in case of emergency, but what about the closest Emergency Services Veterinarian? Don't lose critical time locating one when a pet emergency arises.

Surgery Veterinarians: Surgery Veterinarians are specialized animal surgeons that are required to perform surgical procedure on your pet should the necessity ever arise. Choosing a Surgery Veterinarian is as important a decision as choosing a surgeon for you and your family. Be sure to look for Board certified surgeons, as they are available to perform a wide variety of emergency and elective procedures. The types of services you can expect a Surgery Veterinarian to offer include: Indwelling pain management, Neurological Surgery, and Orthopedic Surgery. These surgeons also fall within some sub specialties including: Pet Respiratory Specialists, Pet Cardiovascular Specialists, Pet Gastrointestinal Specialists, Pet Urogenital Specialists and Animal Oncologists.
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So, here’s my lesson of the day… Emergencies happen for humans and pets. Before they happen to you fellow canines, be sure your humans know what type of medical help to seek and where the closest locations are for every type of animal emergency specialist.

Okay, here’s the question of the day from Frankie who asked: Why do humans put my image in a flat box all over the house?


Dear Frankie:
I believe the ‘flat box’ you are referring to is a photo frame. My friend Snowball is pretty cute in her frame. (See below.) I think humans need to see our picture around to remind them how lucky they are to have us in their life.



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