Pet+E.R. - Columbia

12/23/2024

🎄 PET+ER Columbia will be closed on Christmas Day and will reopen at 8 AM on December 26th. Wishing you and your pets a safe and joyful holiday season!

11/02/2024

🌞🐾 Don’t forget to check in on your pets this weekend! As we "fall back" for daylight saving time, our furry friends might need a little extra time to adjust. Make small adjustments to their walking and feeding routine to help them transition smoothly!

09/01/2024

Planning on attending a Labor Day BBQ tomorrow? Make sure to catch up safe snack choices for your four legged attendees! 🐶

Want to include your dog in your Labor Day festivities? Find the pawfect foods to make your pup's tail wag while keeping them safe in this guide with tips and more!

08/29/2024

We are here for you. 🐾 ❤️

08/26/2024

On we’re honoring dogs that selflessly save lives, keep us safe, and bring us love and comfort. Dogs are best friends, therapists, adventure buddies, and most importantly, family.

Join us today we say THANK YOU! ❤️ 🐶🐕🐩🐕‍🦺❤️

Comment with a picture of your dog to show them some extra love today ⬇️

08/22/2024

Are you considering taking your pet on a road trip over Labor Day Weekend?
We have a few tips to keep everyone safe and happy:

🐾 Take a prep drive or two to get your four legged family used to car rides.
🐾 Plan a route with safe places to stop for walks and bathroom breaks.
🐾 Make sure you have a comfortable and safe choice of seatbelt or car safety carrier.
🐾 Ask your vet about anti-nausea medication if motion sickness might be a problem for your pet.

Do you have other tips for road tripping with a pet? Share them here!

08/20/2024

We are still soaking in the extra summer hours with our four legged loved ones.
Thanks to the ASPCA, here are some fun activities you can enjoy doing with your pet this summer season.

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The dog (and cat) days of summer are here! And we want you to have fun, kick back and enjoy the long summer days with your furry friends. Read our list of top five summer activities for you and your pets today!

08/15/2024

While we are all out and about with our pets at parks, on vacations, at backyard parties, being prepared is important for your pet’s safety.
We recommend always carrying a pet first aid kit stocked with items that are unexpired and that you know how to use. For example, your kit could include items such as nonstick bandages, adhesive bandage tape, towels, and absorbent gauze pads to control bleeding.
Check out this resource from the ASPCA to learn how to make your own pet first aid kit at home:

Share our DIY pet first-aid kit with your adopters, clients and community.

08/12/2024

Our Columbia team is hiring Vet Techs!
🐾 ❤️ Join our team & help save lives ❤️ 🐾

PetER Hunt Valley and Columbia is now hiring emergency veterinarians and veterinary externs! View our open positions and appy today.

08/09/2024

During the warm summer months, brachycephalic dogs such as Frenchies and English Bulldogs are at increased risk of breathing difficulties and heat stroke.

Be sure to watch for:
• Heavy panting
• Glazed eyes, rapid pulse
• Dark red tongue
• Excessive drooling
• Staggering or weakness
• Blue or gray tongue or gums
• Vomitng

If you suspect your pup might be suffering from heat stroke, please contact your closest Pet + E.R immediately https://www.pet-er.net/locations

08/07/2024

Did you know that having a pet can help lower the stress hormone cortisol, lower blood pressure. decrease risk of depression, and encourage regular daily exercise?

Give your furry family members an extra treat tonight, they deserve it for all the hard work they do! 💞 🐾

07/11/2024

❗ Pet+ER Columbia will be re-opening next week ❗
On July 14 we will be returning to our previous hours, and will be open 8AM to midnight every day.

Although we will not accept any new patients during the hours we are closed, our technicians will be onsite 24/7 to monitor any hospitalized patients.

We look forward re-opening our doors soon!

06/23/2024

⚠️ Important Announcement ⚠️

From June 24 through July 14, Pet ER will only see patients at our Hunt Valley location.
This change is due to necessary building maintenance at our Columbia location.

During this time, we recommend the following locations, which are open 24 hours a day:

• Pet+ER Hunt Valley: (410) 252-8387
• AAVEC: (410) 224-0131
• Dogs and Cats: (301) 809-8800

We will resume seeing patients in Columbia on July 15.

05/27/2024

Happy Memorial Day from the Pet+E.R. team.

Today we honor those who lost their lives while serving for our country.

As a reminder, our hospital will be available 24 hours for emergency pet care, but wait times will likely be extended. We appreciate your patience and kindness.

05/06/2024

Meet Sam! A 1-year-old Miniature Schnauzer who presented to us for vomiting. While hanging out at with us, Sam had belly rubs & radiographs performed to rule out foreign bodies! Sam was treated symptomatically with subcutaneous fluids and anti-nausea medications.

04/29/2024

Meet Sabrina, the sweetest 4-year-old Labrador mix! Sabrina transferred to Pet+E.R. Columbia for vomiting, lethargy and not eating.

Sabrina was admitted to our hospital, for intravenous fluid therapy, abdominal ultrasound and diagnostics. One of the diagnostics included a cortisol and ACTH test to rule out/diagnosis our doctors suspision of Addison's disease.

Addison’s disease is known as “the great pretender” because its clinical signs can mimic those of many other diseases. Addison’s disease can also present as an acute medical emergency called an Addisonian crisis. An Addisonian crisis may appear as sudden weakness, severe vomiting, diarrhea and sometimes collapse - this is what happened to Sabrina.

After receiving some IV sterioids, Sabrina started to perk up! Her owners brought in some food and once she ate and felt better she was ready to go home.

04/26/2024

Meet our lovely CSR/PCC team! In the veterinary field we would not be able to do our jobs without the help of our client service and patient care coordinators!

04/24/2024

The last week in April is dedicated to our amazing Client Service Representatives!

Receptionists are a pet family's first & last point of contact during veterinary visits. The communication & care they provide is invaluable. Please be sure to thank your CSR the next time you're in the hospital!