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VERGI To The Rescue VERGI 24/7 Animal Emergency and Critical Care Hospital helps local Rescue Groups.

This is Amber, who donated blood for two dogs this week! Karen is her mama, and has been a vital part of our hospital fo...
08/15/2025

This is Amber, who donated blood for two dogs this week! Karen is her mama, and has been a vital part of our hospital for many years and we are so grateful for them both. Our mission is to save lives, and Amber and Karen are definitely a part of that!

Hello! I’m Pandora and I need to tell you about my, ahem... problem. My back end was not feeling right one day so I scoo...
08/14/2025

Hello! I’m Pandora and I need to tell you about my, ahem... problem. My back end was not feeling right one day so I scooted it on the carpet and something terrible happened! Quick backstory: there had been this lump near where I p**p and the vet told my mom to keep an eye on it. When I scooted, it burst! Turns out, the lump she was watching (the things moms do!) was an a**l gland abscess and when it ruptured, off to the animal hospital we went.

An a**l gland abscess occurs when one or both a**l glands become infected and filled with pus. What are a**l glands? They are also known as a**l sacs and are small pouch like structures located on either side of the a**s. They secrete very unpleasant smelling fluid used for scent/territorial marking and identification - an admittedly odd form of communication. I am supposed to express these naturally when I defecate but sometimes that doesn't happen.

My care team cleaned my abscess really well and put some medicine in to it. They also gave me some medicine to take home. It was all very embarrassing. At my dignified and yet still young age of 13 years old, can you just imagine?!

Thank you for listening to my story🐾
Pandora


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Shania’s beach trip didn’t exactly go as planned. There she was, enjoying the surf, the waves, the salty air, the pure j...
08/13/2025

Shania’s beach trip didn’t exactly go as planned. There she was, enjoying the surf, the waves, the salty air, the pure joy of being at the beach when OUCH! Her paw found a stingray, minding its own business. The stingray did its stingray thing and defended itself, leaving Shania with a painful barb wound and a total bummer end to her beach day.

However, her parents got her to our animal ER immediately, where she received 24 hour care. We made sure she got good pain medication to start then we addressed her wound and made sure she got lots of TLC!

We are happy to report Shania is doing pretty well at home, according to her parents. She is eating and putting some weight on her foot when walking. We wish her a speedy recovery so she can get back out in that water but next time, we hope she avoids all things painful that can come from the salt water, including the salt water itself!

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Meet Izzy, who is 9 and decided it was time to use up one of her lives… she had quite the scare! Izzy was accidentally t...
08/12/2025

Meet Izzy, who is 9 and decided it was time to use up one of her lives… she had quite the scare! Izzy was accidentally trapped inside her mom’s car for at least four hours after sneaking in unnoticed. When she was found, she was open-mouth breathing. Her mom acted fast, rinsing her with cool water and rushing her to our emergency hospital.

Our critical care team was concerned about possible GI damage, liver issues, brain injury, and clotting abnormalities - all potential complications from heatstroke. We quickly ran bloodwork, started IV fluids, gave medications to protect her intestinal tract and initiated other supportive care.

Izzy’s bloodwork revealed only mild electrolyte changes (likely from fluid loss and temporary kidney stress caused by the heatstroke). Thankfully, she responded quickly to treatment, and after her follow-up bloodwork came back normal, she was able to go home the very next day.

Did you know cats (not just dogs) can suffer from heatstroke?
Some are at higher risk, including:
🐾 Brachycephalic (flat-faced) cats
🐾 Obese cats
🐾 Senior cats
🐾 Cats with kidney disease, diabetes, heart, respiratory, or neurological conditions

Signs of heatstroke in cats may include:
• Disorientation or trouble walking/standing
• Vomiting or diarrhea (sometimes with blood)
• Labored breathing or wheezing
• Panting
• Seizures
• Collapse

If you suspect heatstroke:
You can start brief cooling measures at home, such as applying cool, damp towels to the ears and paws, moving your cat to an air-conditioned area, and offering cool water or ice cubes as you prepare to immediately head to your veterinarian/ animal ER for emergency care.

Prevention tips:
Keep your cat indoors or limit outdoor time on hot, humid days
Always check your clothes dryer before use
Check your vehicle to ensure your cat hasn’t been accidentally left inside, or hasn’t jumped in without you noticing

In very severe cases, heatstroke can lead to kidney failure, the need for supplemental oxygen, coma, or even death. Cats that have experienced heatstroke are also more sensitive to recurrence in the future.

Thankfully, thanks to her mom’s quick thinking, Izzy’s case was mild and today she’s home, happy, and cool. 💛 Stay safe this summer, friends!

And please remember how hot a simple walk or backyard playtime can be for your dogs!

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Happy Sunday! May your week only be spicy if you want it to be!
08/11/2025

Happy Sunday! May your week only be spicy if you want it to be!

Caturday night vibes 🥳
08/10/2025

Caturday night vibes 🥳

Well hello there! I am the 17 year old Magellan and listen, just because I’m older doesn’t mean I’m wiser…or so my dad s...
08/09/2025

Well hello there! I am the 17 year old Magellan and listen, just because I’m older doesn’t mean I’m wiser…or so my dad said. What do you think?

Dad figured he should get me to the animal ER after he caught me vomiting and suspected I had eaten some embroidery floss. The critical care team at VERGI took x-rays but could NOT confirm a linear foreign body. This did not mean there wasn't one because that type of material doesn’t always show up on x-rays. The doctor felt that if I ate any foreign material, at this stage I would most likely be able to pass it since I had f***s in my colon. I was able to go home since I wasn’t displaying any other symptoms, but my dad was told if I had any additional vomiting, a lack of appetite, diarrhea, or if I developed abdominal pain, I needed to come back for further diagnostics like bloodwork, more x-rays and an ultrasound.

So, since my x-rays didn’t technically find anything, can someone tell my dad that I in fact am wiser?

Love, Magellan 🐾

Note: strings, ribbons, yarn, thread, dental floss, embroidery floss and similar materials are especially dangerous to cats when swallowed. Not only can they cause choking and intestinal blockages, one end often gets caught underneath the tongue while the rest goes down into the GI tract, causing an accordion-like effect that can cut through the intestine like a saw, and the infection can be fatal too. Never cut the string and pull (if you ever see one end sticking out from your cat’s mouth or a**s), because you could likely cause further injury to the intestines. Please take your cat to your local veterinarian, or the emergency vet, immediately!

Hello, my name is JoJo. I’m a 3-year-old Havanese — some might say spoiled, but I prefer to think of myself as well-love...
08/08/2025

Hello, my name is JoJo. I’m a 3-year-old Havanese — some might say spoiled, but I prefer to think of myself as well-loved. My mom says I can eat whatever I want… okay, not really. But a dog can dream.

This morning started off like any other: I woke up, stretched out my paws, let out a big yawn — you know, the usual. But something felt off. My tummy was making the strangest noises and before I knew it, I was throwing up. I tried to eat breakfast but nope — my stomach wasn’t having it.

Next thing I knew, we were in the car and heading to VERGI. I did my best to act totally fine. Gave my mom the classic “I feel great, let’s go home” look. She wasn’t buying it.

The critical care team at VERGI got to work right away. One minute I’m in the lobby and the next I’m in the treatment room, the vet poking my belly (a little rude, honestly), taking my temperature (extremely rude), and talking with my mom about things like dehydration and my GI tract. There may have also been some mention of eating something I shouldn’t have. I remained silent. No need to bring up last night’s trash exploration.

They gave me medicine to settle my stomach and fluids to help me feel better. The good news? I didn’t have to stay overnight — I got to go home the same day, wrapped in love and a little bit of humility.

Now I’m curled up in my favorite spot, feeling better with each little nap. My tummy is still rumbling a bit, but it’s nothing compared to this morning.

Thank you to the team at VERGI for taking such good care of me — and for not bringing up the trash thing in front of Mom. I’m grateful for quick care, gentle hands, and a second chance at breakfast tomorrow.

Love,
JoJo 🐾💙

Look at that belly! What did this adorable face do?Howdy - I’m Buck! And guess what? I'm a girl who has been in this wor...
08/07/2025

Look at that belly! What did this adorable face do?

Howdy - I’m Buck! And guess what? I'm a girl who has been in this world for a whole 4.5 months now, so I thought I was a big girl who could make her own decisions. Well, I actually CAN but turns out, maybe I don't make the best decisions...

I stole a Busy Bone from my dog sibling and Mom thought I ate part of it. She got really worried when she realized my tummy was distended (swollen). Since it was early evening and our regular veterinarian was closed, she took me to the emergency animal hospital to get checked out.

My care team took some x-rays of my belly and saw a lot of food in there. They said to tell you this is called food bloat – which just means I ate too much. See what I mean about maybe not making the best decisions? The doctor couldn’t tell if I actually ate the Busy Bone because of all the food. It's called "hiding the evidence" 🤫😉

I have human siblings, too, so Mom thought they may have fed me extra. Yes yes mmmmhmmmm that's what happened. I quite like that story!

I got to go home after getting subcutaneous fluids (all of that kibble soaks up fluid and could have dehydrated me, plus the fluids I got will help it move on out of here!) My care team also sent me home with some medicine for my tummy and intestines.

Mom has to keep an eye on me at home to make sure I pass the extra servings of food I ate, and in the meantime, she will make sure that I don't develop any concerning symptoms. The good news is we know VERGI never closes - if we need them, they will be there...always!

Bye!
Buck

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✨Tuesday Trials & Tribulations – Age is only a state of mind✨My name is Annie and even though I am 12 (yes, that is offi...
08/06/2025

✨Tuesday Trials & Tribulations – Age is only a state of mind✨
My name is Annie and even though I am 12 (yes, that is officially senior status for canines - so rude), most of the time I really do feel like a teenager (the good kind!)

You know that saying, “age is only a state of mind?" It usually applies until your body tells you otherwise. A few days ago, I began feeling some pain in my right front leg. This caused me to limp. My mom did not see any improvement from the pain meds she had been giving me and wanted to get a better idea about what might be going on, especially when I did not want to put any weight at all on my leg to stand and eat breakfast. We have been going for walks and I jump in and out of the vehicle, as well as off the bed, so maybe I landed wrong on one of those “jumps” and hurt myself?

Best way to know for sure was to go head to VERGI 24/7 - they are very experienced with these things.

The doctor who examined me was very gentle. She could tell that I was painful and was so nice to me. Interpretation of the x-rays indicated I may be experiencing bone spurs along the thoracic vertebrae. We increased the pain meds to three times a day and added a prescription to help reduce inflammation because inflammation can exacerbate the pain. The doctor told Mom if I did not improve, we might want to seek out a CT or MRI since x-ray cannot diagnose soft tissue injury. I am hoping the added meds and a little bit of rest will help me feel younger again!

Is VERGI 24/7 the fountain of youth? ✨

Before I sign off, I want to thank the critical care team for helping Mom and me have a better understanding of what might be causing the pain in my body. They are pretty awesome, even if they haven't mastered reverse aging yet 😏

Love, Annie 🐾

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Meet Princess! Princess is a cute 12-year-old female Chihuahua who was rushed to our hospital by her mom after she was a...
08/05/2025

Meet Princess! Princess is a cute 12-year-old female Chihuahua who was rushed to our hospital by her mom after she was attacked by a big neighbor dog. Our team quickly got to work and noted injuries to her lower back, left side of chest and neck. Princess received a much-needed strong pain medication, and we found that the wound on her back actually extended into a deep pocket across to her left shoulder. X-rays revealed no fractures; organ pe*******on or dislocation of joints and she was free of trauma to her head. Princess was sent to surgery where her wounds were cleaned, debrided (removal of damaged tissue) and stitched. Sometimes, you can't see the extent of the tissue damage from the top of the skin so the debrided area can extend much further than the actual wound. A drain was also placed to remove excess fluid and blood from her body. Princess was able to go home with antibiotics as well as pain and anti-inflammatory medications, and orders for strict rest. We have seen Princess a few times since. Her drain was removed and she is healing well.

Though Princess's mom's quick thinking in bringing her in as soon as she did was perfect, it is important to note that even with proper wound treatment and surgical care, these types of wounds can still become infected. Signs of infection include redness, pain, discharge, swelling, and odors. If infection of the wounds occur, additional surgical treatments and testing of the wounds, such as culture and sensitivity of the bacteria, should be performed.

File this under weird life lessons, maybe? I’m really not quite sure.
08/03/2025

File this under weird life lessons, maybe? I’m really not quite sure.

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