Animal Urgent Center

05/28/2026

🐶⚡ Puppies have energy for days, but too much exercise can still be a problem.

Puppy exercise should be age-appropriate, and puppies should be watched for fatigue, such as sitting down or struggling to keep up. If your puppy is suddenly exhausted, limping, acting sore, overheating, or just not bouncing back after play or a walk 😰🐾🌡️ that’s not something to brush off.

👉 Bring them to Animal Urgent Center for prompt evaluation and care if playtime turns into pain or exhaustion. 🏥🩺❤️🐾

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New puppies are curious and full of energy, but how much exercise does a puppy need? Mental and physical exercise depends, but both are important.

05/26/2026

🐶🚨 Puppies can go from playful to sick fast.

Common puppy illnesses like parvo, kennel cough, influenza, distemper, and parasites, with warning signs that can include vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, nasal/eye discharge, lethargy, fever, loss of appetite, or even neurological symptoms.

👉 If your puppy is showing any of these signs, don’t wait it out, bring them to Animal Urgent Center for prompt evaluation and care. 🏥🩺❤️🐾

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While vaccinations are critical, it's still important to know the signs of common puppy illnesses so you're able to respond appropriately.

05/21/2026

🚰🐶 That shared water bowl at the park or patio may look harmless… but it can come with hidden risks. ⚠️

Communal water bowls can expose dogs to bacteria, viruses, and parasites, including risks from contaminated or stagnant water. If your pup drinks from one and later develops vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, lethargy, fever, or just seems “off” 😞💦🐾 don’t ignore it.

👉 Bring them to Animal Urgent Center for prompt evaluation and care when something doesn’t seem right. 🏥🩺❤️🐾

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Communal water bowls at the dog park or coffee shop can come with some hidden risks. Your dog may be lapping up bacteria, viruses, or parasites.

05/19/2026

🍬🐶 Candy and dogs are a bad mix, especially if chocolate or xylitol may be involved. ⚠️

If your dog ate candy and you notice vomiting, diarrhea, shaking, weakness, restlessness, stumbling, or seizures 😰🍫💥 don’t wait to see what happens. Some sweet treats can turn into a serious emergency fast.

👉 Bring them to Animal Urgent Center right away for prompt evaluation and treatment. 🏥🩺❤️🐾

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So your dog ate candy and you're wondering what to do. The first step is to figure out what type and quantity of candy your dog consumed.

05/15/2026

At Animal Urgent Center, our veterinary cardiology team is dedicated to diagnosing and treating heart conditions in pets, ensuring they lead healthier, happier lives with tailored care and the latest in veterinary medicine.

05/14/2026

🐶⚡ Zoomy all the time is one thing… but can’t settle, can’t focus, can’t rest is another. 😵‍💫💥

If your dog is suddenly extremely hyper, restless, impulsive, can’t calm down, seems distressed, or their behavior changes out of nowhere 🐾😟 it may be more than “just high energy.”

👉 Bring them to Animal Urgent Center for prompt evaluation and support if your pup’s behavior feels unusual, overwhelming, or concerning. 🏥🩺❤️🐾

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Can dogs have ADHD? New research shows that owners of hyperactive or inattentive dogs can learn a lot from understanding ADHD in humans.

05/12/2026

🌡️🐶 A warm nose alone won’t tell the whole story. If your dog has red eyes, warm ears, shivering, low energy, loss of appetite, coughing, or vomiting 🤒💔, it could be a fever.

👉 Don’t wait and wonder, bring them to Animal Urgent Center for prompt evaluation and care, especially if your pup seems really unwell. 🏥🩺❤️🐾

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How do you know if your dog has a fever? Here's how to diagnose fever in dogs and how you can help with your dog's fever symptoms.

05/08/2026

May is National Pet Month, because the best memories are made with paws right beside you 🐾📸

05/08/2026

CARDIOLOGY SERVICE NOW AT AUC!!!!!!