Pet Emergency Treatment - Anchorage

07/19/2024

Urgent Care Service Announcement! PET Urgent Care will be closed on Saturday, July 20th. For urgent and emergent care, visit PET Emergency Treatment. We apologize for any inconvenience.

07/11/2024

Happy All American Pet Photo Day! Share a pic of the pets that bring you joy 🤗🐾.

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July from all of us at PET ER! Our hospital is open 24/7/365 should you have a pet emergency today. How are you celebrating this holiday? Share your photos with us in the comments!

07/03/2024

We hope that your holiday weekend is filled with fun! However, please keep in mind that for some pets, the holiday can be filled with stress and anxiety. With that in mind, we have put together some 4th of July safety tips to ensure that you and your pet have the best, yet safest, celebrations. 🐾

06/14/2024

We are here when you and your pet need us the most. ❤️

06/10/2024

What to do if your best buddy encounters a porcupine: Recently, we had eight dogs come in on one night after getting quilled by a porcupine. As the weather gets nicer and we’re getting out and about hiking with our pets, more animals are coming out as well.

Our friend Hank was out exploring the Alaskan wilderness with his mom when he had an unfortunate meeting with a porcupine. Here is a helpful list of what to do if your pet gets quilled:
🦔 Take your pet to a vet, animal urgent care, or animal emergency clinic as soon as possible. Quills can move 1 millimeter per hour into the skin.
🦔To prevent further injury, limit your dog's movement and discourage them from touching the quills. Consider using an Elizabethan collar (cone of shame) to prevent contact with the quills.
🦔 Do not cut the quills.
🦔 It is important not to try to remove porcupine quills from your dog by yourself. Doing so can make it harder to find and remove the quills, and you may also risk injuring yourself. The removal of quills requires sedation and/or general anesthesia, and a veterinarian may have to cut into your dog's skin to locate and remove them. If quills are missed, they can migrate inside your dog, potentially causing infections or organ damage. In severe cases, migrating quills can be fatal if they move inward from the chest. Even if all visible quills are removed, undetected ones can still pose a risk.

🦔 Dogs do not "learn their lesson" and often once they have encountered a porcupine, they will continue to pursue encounters with them.

06/07/2024

Stay informed about the latest news from our sister location, PET Urgent Care!

Make sure to follow PET Urgent Care's page to be the first to learn about what's happening at PET UC - including service availability, meeting our team members, and reading inspiring stories about the patients we help! 💕

Follow PET Urgent Care here: https://bit.ly/4axFT3p

PET Emergency Treatment is a proud member of the NVA family and is an AHAA accredited hospital. Here

06/04/2024

We don't need an excuse to snuggle with our cats, but we'll gladly take one! Happy Hug Your Cat Day 😻🤗

Meet the cats of PET Emergency Treatment that have us FELINE fine about this special holiday!

Boots is a 12-year-young handsome boy belonging to specialty LVT, Emily. Here he is pictured lounging on his thrown, showcasing his family crest above.

Jack, named after Captain Jack Sparrow, is a sweet 7-month-old boy with a mild case of Cerebellar Hypoplasia, a neurological disorder that affects mobility. He is learning to adapt to his new life with his mom Bradi, our specialty department veterinary assistant.

Lord Stanley is the founder of the "Stan Club." The club has very specific and strict entry procedures; if you do not abide, you are not admitted into the club. Once you're in the "Club," you have unlimited biscuit delivery and free access to communications with a mini panther. Lord Stanley's mom Madi, LVT, VTS in our Specialty Department says "He is very active and plays expert hide and go seek with his sister Laika, a Standard Poodle. Stanley is the most interesting bottle-baby panther you'd ever meet."

Sylvie is a 2-year-old kitty (who identifies as a dog) belonging to ER LVT Lauren. She was found as a stray in Meadow Lakes. She loves to hike, run with the dogs, and bask in the sun.

Louise was adopted by LVT, Training & Education Coordinator Jacqueline. She loves watching birds at the window and moose when they're in the yard. PET ER doctor Doctor Lavery saved Louise's life when she performed an emergency splenectomy a few years ago. Louise leads the charge every December in "Operation Destroy the Christmas Tree", succeeding every time! She is very opinionated about her world and is an expert biscuit maker, climber, and catnip lover. Louise is loved beyond measure.

05/20/2024

Two of our ER Technicians, Ashley, and Lindsey, and their dogs Remy, Warner, Hook, and Siren, are helping us celebrate Rescue Dog Day today!

Ashley shared about Remy & Warner: "Remy Martin is a sweet pit bull from Ohio who loves everyone. He's the best older brother to a tiny human and is a great hiking partner. Warner Edwards was hit by a plow truck, resulting in a femur fracture. I helped amputate his leg and brought him home as a 'foster' which turned into a foster fail. Being a tripod doesn't slow him down. We go hiking, dock diving, running, and have started agility training."

Lindsey shared about Hook, a 4-year-old German Shepherd, and Siren, a 1.5-year-old Smooth Coat Border Collie. Both are "foster fails" and are now part of her family. They enjoy activities like hiking, sheep herding, and various dog sports. Lindsey spends all her free time with them.

We love a rescue dog ❤️. Post a pic in the comments to show us your favorite rescues!

05/14/2024

Today is Chihuahua Appreciation Day🎉 , and we are celebrating two sweet girls belonging to our ER Technician, Kerri.

Meet Jersey & Phoebe!

🐾 Jersey is a 12-year-old long-haired Chihuahua. She is a friendly, d***y, easy-going girl. Her favorite activities include lounging in the sun, exploring, smelling everything she can get her nose into, and licking. She’s never met a pillow she doesn’t like.

🐾 Phoebe is a 10-year-old short-haired Chihuahua. She was rescued from a drug house in South Florida when she was 5 days old. She is filled with the rage of 10,000 men and has Napoleon syndrome. Her best friend is her stuffed moose who she will play with for hours on end. Despite her size, she will tackle miles of wilderness terrain and loves to explore.

05/10/2024

🐾 Friday, May 3rd was National Specially-abled Pets Day, and we want to celebrate some special pets that are a little different and unique. Meet Yuki, Eleanor, and Jake!

🐶 Yuki is a 10-month-old Double Merle Mini American Shepherd, who, due to her genetic makeup, is both deaf and visually impaired. Yuki's mom is our ER CSR Betty, who says that Yuki is an unstoppable, spunky puppy who has been learning American Sign Language (ASL) over the past six months. She is catching on quickly and already knows roughly 10 signs!

🐶 Eleanor is a 6-year-old Irish Wolfhound who was born deaf and knows ASL fluently. Eleanor's mom is our HD Vanessa, who says that Ms. Eleanor loves to run and has a very spunky personality.

🐶 Jake is one of our favorite patients! He is an 11-year-old Cocker Spaniel who developed antibiotic-resistant ear infections, which left few options for treatment other than a procedure involving the removal of the inner ear canal. Though Jake's recovery process was a little rough and he still has some side effects, he is loving life. His favorite things are Christmas lights, warm and cozy spots in the house, beef, and cuddles. You can often find Jake on adventures with his parents Melissa and Kenney, his four-legged siblings, or with the crew at Doggy Adventures.

05/09/2024

Service Announcement for PET Urgent Care!

05/01/2024

Today is National Therapy Animal Day🐾💗, which is dedicated to recognizing the contribution of therapy animals and their human companions in providing comfort, joy, and healing to those in need.

Meet Flash and Koraline! Flash is a 24-year-old American Paint Horse who lives at a therapeutic riding center in Ohio. Flash and Koraline's mom, Ashley, is our ER and Surgical Team LVT.
From Ashley: "He is the sweetest man to ever exist!"

04/19/2024

Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience!

04/12/2024

🐾💗 Today is National Pet Day 🐶🐱🐴🕷️ ! To celebrate this special day, we want to share some pictures of our staff members' pets. These adorable pets belong to the amazing team that takes care of your furry friends every day. So, let's show them some love by appreciating their wonderful pets!

04/10/2024

This month is officially designated as Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month by the ASPCA. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness about the issues faced by animals and what we can do to combat cruelty towards them. If you want to help animals and recognize Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, visit the ASPCA's website to learn more about ways to contribute: https://bit.ly/2HKTQCh

03/26/2024

Thank you for the awesome review, T! We are glad to have been there for you & your pet when you needed us 🐾💗.

03/08/2024

SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT! Due to unforeseen circumstances, PET Urgent Care will not have a doctor on-site on Saturday, March 9th.

We ask for everyone's patience and kindness while we work diligently to treat each patient. PET Emergency Treatment is open 24/7 for emergencies.

02/27/2024

Meet our friend, Wi******er!

Wi******er is a four-year-old, 149-pound Malamute who was brought to our hospital after showing signs of left thoracic limb lameness. Although the cause of the lameness was not found using standard digital radiographs, our office received a CT referral to investigate further. He was one of the largest and most handsome dogs we have ever scanned using our CT machine!

To learn more about the imaging techniques offered at PET ER, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3wtzo3n

02/14/2024

SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT! Due to unforeseen circumstances, PET Urgent Care will not have a doctor on-site until noon today. We ask for everyone's patience and kindness while we work diligently to treat each patient.

For emergency cases, we encourage you to visit PET Emergency Treatment Center. It's open 24/7/365.

02/01/2024

🐾 We are pleased to share that PET Urgent Care is now open from 10 AM – 10 PM Wednesday – Saturday! 🐾

PET Urgent Care is a great option for pets needing to see a veterinarian when their primary care doctor is unavailable. Learn more about conditions typically seen by Urgent Care here: https://www.petemergencyak.com/locations/pet-urgent-care

01/24/2024

Brrrr.. it's cold! ❄️
We wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that extremely cold temperatures can cause serious problems for pets such as hypothermia, accidental antifreeze ingestion, burns caused by fires or space heaters, and more.

Check out this article from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to learn more animal safety tips for cold weather: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/cold-weather-animal-safety?fbclid=IwAR1-Wu1cC2DiRnXAlVVQ4mUeoGs7BNPKzQzcuxwo0_MObxofkXudc1qUvDg.

You’re probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather, but did you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to your pets'

12/25/2023

From the team at PET, we wish you, your family, and your furry friends a very MERRY CHRISTMAS! 🐾🎄🎅
We hope your day is filled with love and plenty of treats!

12/22/2023

🎅🎄 Although we hope you don’t need us this holiday, PET will be open should your furry friend experience an emergency.

PET Emergency Treatment will be open 24/7/365 to provide emergency care, and PET Urgent Care will be open from 12 PM – 12 AM on 12/23.

Should you need to come in for an emergency visit, please call us at (907) 274-5636. Learn more about what conditions are seen at PET Urgent Care at our website: https://bit.ly/3HDLMRW

12/18/2023

🌟 HOLIDAY HAZARDS⚠🌟

They might look beautiful but holiday decorations may be hazardous for pets. Here are a few tips to keep your pet safe this holiday season:
🎄 Securely anchor and keep pets away from the tree. Also remember to sweep up any fallen brush or pine needles.
💡 Hang strands of lights higher up. Not only can pets get tangled in strings, but these strands can give them a potentially life-threatening electrical shock if they bite through the wires.
🐈 Tinsel and ornaments can seem like toys (especially to cats) and can cause serious stomach issues if ingested. Avoid using tinsel when possible and stick with larger, shatterproof ornaments that aren’t easy to break or swallow.

12/13/2023

Our furry family members can unexpectedly suffer from oral and dental diseases 🐶🐱 . The most commonly diagnosed clinical condition in pets is periodontal (gum) disease, which can cause bad breath, oral pain, loss of appetite, and other serious health issues.

Our veterinary dentist, Dr. Erich Rachwitz, provides periodontics services that include tooth scaling (cleaning) and polishing, closed root planing, guided tissue regeneration, and repositioning flaps.

If your family veterinarian recommends a veterinary dentist, oral surgeon, and/or advanced care from a dental specialist, our medical team can assist you in determining the best treatment plan for your pet.

Call us to make an appointment today! (907) 274-5636

12/09/2023

Happy International Day of Veterinary Medicine! 🩺🐾💙

PET would like to recognize and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and kindness that our veterinary professionals extend to our patients and their families every day.
We truly appreciate the compassion that veterinarians, technicians, and support team members have for all animals.

Join us in saying THANK YOU to everyone who ensures the well-being of the pets placed in their loving care - we are forever grateful!

12/06/2023

Wonder if your pet should see our Urgent Care service? We've got you covered!

Our experienced Urgent Care clinicians are highly qualified to provide out-patient care for pets that need to be treated immediately but are not experiencing an emergency. Our convenient Urgent Care hours will provide owners peace of mind, rather than having to worry about their pet’s condition through the night when your veterinarian may not be able to see them.

You can learn more at: https://bit.ly/3HDLMRW

11/30/2023

The veterinary industry is currently facing a nationwide shortage of veterinary professionals, which is having a significant impact on our teams. Due to a shortage of veterinarians and veterinary technicians, it is becoming increasingly challenging for veterinary hospitals to manage their patients, resulting in lengthy wait times. In Alaska, PET is the only pet ER that operates 24/7, as other veterinary hospitals have had to discontinue their round-the-clock services due to staffing issues.

To address this problem, we have launched PET Urgent Care for non-emergency cases such as minor wounds or bite marks, ingestion of minor foreign materials or toxins, occasional vomiting or diarrhea, and so on.

We are actively looking to hire several doctors and have been working on our recruitment efforts over the past year. Our commitment to providing quality healthcare to pets in our community remains unwavering, and we appreciate your continued support.
Read more about the veterinary shortage here: ER docs shortage turns critical | https://bit.ly/3Rna2fy

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11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving🦃 !

Today, and all through the year, we are grateful for your trust in our team when your
pet is in need of medical care.

From the PET family to yours, we wish you a happy, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving.