Emergency Pet Clinic of Longmont

12/06/2025

12/06/2025

11/28/2025

11/28/2025

Shoutout to the leaders, coaches, cat-herders, spreadsheet ninjas, and vibe-check experts running our hospitals with skill and heart.

We see you. We appreciate you. We thank you!

You care for pets. We care for you.

11/28/2025

The newest JAVMA edition has an interesting article on identifying 360 GDV on radiographs. 

360 GDV is notoriously difficult to identify, with historical radiographic sensitivity of on ~ 50%

🎉(By the way, we have a great guide on Radiology interpretation.  Comment GDV if you’d like to see it! )

One big reason is that the “typical” 180 degree GDV has a malpositioned pylorus which creates the famous “double bubble” or “smurf’s hat” appearance on the right lateral.  

But, a 360 twist can look very similar to plain old gastric dilation. 

This recent AVMA study : https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/aop/javma.25.06.0431/javma.25.06.0431.xml

Showed that a funnel-shaped caudal esophagus (“caudal esophageal twist sign”) was compatible with 360° GDV in dogs (with moderate or severe esophageal gas dilatation) and was absent in dogs with GD.

Another good  differentiator between gastric dilatation and 360 GDV is tachycardia. Tachycardia occurs  in GDV due to shock and impaired venous return. 

In dogs with just gastric dilation (GD) you can expect a mild tachycardia (90-130) . But GDV would produce a more robust tachycardia (>160). 

Have you ever encountered a 360 GDV? 😬

11/28/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours at the Emergency Pet Clinic of Longmont!
As you celebrate this holiday, please remember to keep your pets safe. Thanksgiving dinner is wonderful for us, but many holiday foods can be dangerous for our furry friends.
We are open 24 hours and are always here if you need us.
Here are a few Thanksgiving safety tips to keep your pets happy and healthy:
Avoid feeding table scraps—especially turkey bones, fatty foods, chocolate, onions, grapes, and xylitol.
Keep trash secured, as pets love to sneak leftovers.
Watch the doors when guests come and go—holiday chaos can lead to escape attempts.
Provide a quiet space for pets who may be anxious around visitors or noise.
We hope everyone has a safe, joyful, and blessed holiday.
🍁🦃🐾

11/07/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BTkrQJWYP/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The newest JAVMA edition has an interesting article on identifying 360 GDV on radiographs. 

360 GDV is notoriously difficult to identify, with historical radiographic sensitivity of on ~ 50%

🎉(By the way, we have a great guide on Radiology interpretation.  Comment GDV if you’d like to see it! )

One big reason is that the “typical” 180 degree GDV has a malpositioned pylorus which creates the famous “double bubble” or “smurf’s hat” appearance on the right lateral.  

But, a 360 twist can look very similar to plain old gastric dilation. 

This recent AVMA study : https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/aop/javma.25.06.0431/javma.25.06.0431.xml

Showed that a funnel-shaped caudal esophagus (“caudal esophageal twist sign”) was compatible with 360° GDV in dogs (with moderate or severe esophageal gas dilatation) and was absent in dogs with GD.

Another good  differentiator between gastric dilatation and 360 GDV is tachycardia. Tachycardia occurs  in GDV due to shock and impaired venous return. 

In dogs with just gastric dilation (GD) you can expect a mild tachycardia (90-130) . But GDV would produce a more robust tachycardia (>160). 

Have you ever encountered a 360 GDV? 😬

10/11/2025

Happy World Animal Day! 🐾

10/11/2025

⭐ Exciting News! ⭐

The article “Newborn Resuscitation Update” by RECOVER Co-Chairs of Research and Guidelines Development, Drs. Manuel Boller and Jamie Burkitt have just been published in the Neonatology and Pediatric issue of the Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice (https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/veterinary-clinics-of-north-america-small-animal-practice)!

This article is based on the 2025 RECOVER Newborn Resuscitation Guidelines with clinical applicability in mind.

Read the article here:
https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1lnuZiTozC9kL

10/11/2025

10/11/2025