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08/21/2024

This is Caesar. He was a staff favorite during his stay at HAEC. He was such a sweet patient, and who doesn’t love a Sphynx?! 😻

08/13/2024

This is Oliver, an 11 1/2-year-old Golden Retriever mix who was hospitalized with us for having GDV, also known as bloat. GDV, or Gastric dilation-volvulus, is a serious life-threatening condition that occurs when a dog's stomach expands and twists into an abnormal position. Some symptoms of this condition include a distended stomach, dry heaving, and restlessness.

Thankfully, Oliver's owners acted quickly, and he received the necessary treatment and care while hospitalized at HAEC. Oliver is now recovering well at home! 🐾

08/06/2024

River, was found as a stray with a swollen eye. While her owner was waiting to be seen, they noticed a Cuterebra/warble, the larval stage of a bot fly, poking out. After many attempts we were able to get the warble out. River handled the retrieval process like a champ.

This can happen when an animal passes through a contaminated area and the eggs hatch in response to heat from nearby host. The larvae can enter the host through the mouth or nares during grooming or, less commonly, through open wounds. The larvae migrate underneath the skin and develop a "hole" or breathing
pore. These lesions are often seen around head, neck, and trunk of the animal and swelling is often noted around the area. Manual removal is often attempted, but can be difficult. Covering the breathing hole with petroleum jelly for a few minutes can make it easier to retrieve the parasite.

07/30/2024

Join us at the Palmdale picnic on 8/2 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Palmdale park for food, activities, and live music while supporting Cocoa Kitties Cat Rescue!

07/23/2024

This is Charlee. He was treated at HAEC for parvovirus, a highly contagious virus spread from dog to dog by direct or indirect contact with f***s. During his hospitalization, Charlee received the monoclonal antibody treatment, IV fluids, and medications to alleviate his nausea. Charlee has been discharged from HAEC and is currently recovering at home!

07/15/2024

Look at those eyes! This is Monty and he was a staff favorite during his visit. 😍

07/10/2024

This is Harley! She received a laser treatment while at HAEC, she also looked so adorable sporting the goggles that are worn during these treatments!

Laser therapy (or Photobiomodulation Therapy) uses light of specific wavelengths to target damaged tissue and cells. This leads to an increase in cellular metabolism, similar to photosynthesis, resulting in the following benefits:

Reduced pain
Reduced inflammation
Accelerated healing in a variety of acute and chronic conditions.

07/03/2024

As the summer holidays approach and temperatures rise, remember to prioritize your pet's safety. Prevent heatstrokes by limiting their time outside and ensuring access to shade and water. If you suspect heatstroke, here are some cooling tips to keep in mind while traveling to an ER. Please remember we are here 24/7, for your pet's emergency needs.

07/02/2024

Here are some 4th of July safety tips for your furry friend!

06/26/2024

Meet Kai: A 4.5-year-old spayed Doberman who recently had quite the adventure after getting
into some mischief. Kai’s story is a reminder to all dog parents about the importance of food
safety and quick action in case of emergencies.
Kai’s adventurous spirit led her to devour multiple corn cobs and chicken bones. Shortly after her feast, Kai began to feel unwell and vomited. Kai’s vigilant and caring owners noticed her discomfort and brought her to our hospital seeking advice. Upon arrival the veterinary team conducted a thorough examination. X-rays revealed a startling discovery: Kai had multiple corn cobs in her stomach! Given the potential for serious complications like intestinal blockage, the decision was made to proceed with surgery to remove the corn cobs. Kai underwent a successful surgery where all 15
corn cobs were carefully removed from her stomach. Post-surgery, Kai is back home and
enjoying life with her family. Her family now knows to keep corn cobs and other risky foods outof her reach.

A Teaching Moment:

1. Kai’s story serves as a reminder of the dangers certain foods can pose to our pets.
2. It also highlights the importance of prompt veterinary care in emergencies

06/24/2024

We all know the big things to avoid when giving dogs treats (grapes, chocolate, fatty foods) but did you know that bones are NOT good for dogs? There are many risks associated with giving dogs bones, including broken teeth, blockages, getting stuck around jaws and constipation.

Bo came to see us at Hershey Animal Emergency Center when his owner noticed that he was struggling to have a bowel movement outside. Bo was straining but nothing was happening and his owner noted some blood at his re**um. Recently, Bo was given a pork shoulder bone as a treat. Thankfully Bo did not have an upper gastrointestinal blockage that required surgery but he did have severe constipation secondary to eating the bone. Often, the bone is broken into sharp pieces that cause a very firm stool that often is too large, sharp and painful to pass without medical intervention.

Bo was hospitalized and received IV fluids, pain medication and gastrointestinal supportive medication. He was placed under anesthesia and high colonic e***a was performed. Bo overall did very well and was happy to go home to enjoy his non-bone treats!

Link to FDA Handout:http://www.rawmeatybones.com/pdf/FDA%20anti%20bones%20rant.pdf

06/19/2024

Ensure the safety and well-being of your four-legged friend with these helpful summer tips! ☀️

06/13/2024

Cartier, was seen at HAEC for swallowing a rubber emoji toy. After radiographs confirmed the toy was in his stomach, we attempted to retrieve the toy using the endoscope. Unfortunately, the endoscopy was unsuccessful and he was moved to surgery to have the toy removed. Cartier is now resting comfortably and we wish him a speedy recovery!

06/09/2024

Today we celebrate one year of being open! 🥳 We are thankful for the privilege of providing emergency care in the community and express our gratitude to everyone who has entrusted us with their pets' care.

06/03/2024

Penelope, a 12 year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, was seen at HAEC for straining to urinate and later urinating blood. After radiographs were taken, they showed a large amount of bladder stones. She had a Cystotomy, and the stones were sent out for a bladder stone analysis, which allows us to find out which kind of stone she had and what diet she needs to be on to help prevent them in the future.

Penelope was an excellent patient and she is recovering well at home! 🐾

05/28/2024

Slay was admitted to HAEC after the diagnosis of immune mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA). He received three blood transfusions that were donated by three different HAEC blood donors! Find out each donor's name under their picture and give them a special shout-out! Thank you, blood donors, for helping save Slay's life!

Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is a condition where the body’s immune system attacks and removes its own red blood cells. This can lead to severe anemia, unhealthy yellow coloring of the tissues, as well as an assortment of other life-threatening complications. The red blood cells are dire for life as they are the tools that carry oxygen throughout the body. An aggressive approach to treatment is absolutely necessary, and a patient requires immediate care.

Signs of IMHA may be weakness, marked lethargy, and loss of interest in food. You may notice your pet’s urine is dark orange or brown. Their gums may be yellow, pale, or even white. Treatment of IMHA includes immune suppression along with replenishing the destroyed red blood cells via blood transfusions. Multiple blood transfusions may be necessary to stabilize an affected animal. While treatment may be lengthy and a hard road, recovery is possible!

IMHA is one of the many diseases we see here at HAEC that make having our own in-house blood bank / blood donation program so important!

05/27/2024

Just a friendly reminder that we are here our normal 24/7 hours today.

Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to all the men and women who have sacrificed and served for our country. 🇺🇸

05/21/2024

Gracie is a 2 year old Great Dane, her owner brought her into HAEC after noticing she chewed a cord to a lamp. We took radiographs to confirm she ingested the cord, fed her and then induced vomiting. Our first attempt to induce vomiting was unsuccessful so we hospitalized her, bulked up her diet during her stay and she was able to pass the cord with no issues!

Gracie was discharged and is recovering at home. 🐾

05/17/2024

This is Tilly, she received laser therapy during her stay here at HAEC. Laser therapy (or Photobiomodulation Therapy) uses light of specific wavelengths to target damaged tissue and cells. This leads to an increase in cellular metabolism, similar to photosynthesis, resulting in reduced pain, inflammation, and accelerated healing in a variety of acute and chronic conditions.

05/13/2024

CPR practice during down time! 🤗

We follow Recover CPR guidelines from the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Which is the gold standard veterinary CPR guidances and has proven through studies to increase the odds of survival.

05/08/2024

This sweet guy is Yogi. He was seen at HAEC for having seizures. After receiving IV fluids and IV medications to help control the seizures he was sent home with oral seizure medication.

There can be many diseases that can cause seizures, we can break them down into three bigger groups:

Metabolic disease: Problems in the rest of the body like low blood sugar, toxins, or liver failure.

Structural Brain Disease: A physical problem with the brain itself like tumors, brain malformations, strokes, autoimmune diseases, or infections.

Idiopathic Epilepsy: This is a very common cause of seizures. It can happen in younger older dogs as well as cats but is less common than other causes of seizures in these patients.

It is important to keep a seizure log, there is an app to help with seizure monitoring called RVC Pet Epilepsy Tracker or a website called seizuretracker.com.

Yogi was discharged from HAEC, he is recovering and improving at home!

05/03/2024

This is Willie, his mom noticed that he ate the bell on his collar. Thankfully she acted quickly and we were able to take radiographs and saw the bell in his stomach. Willie's doctor and technician performed the endoscopy and retrieved the bell! He went home the same evening and is back to his normal puppy self!

05/02/2024

Micha says it’s “ruff” being this cute 🐶

04/29/2024

Our last reception spotlight was intended to post yesterday but we realized it never published! As veterinary reception week comes to an end, our last but by no means least, is Kylee, one of our day shift receptionists. Kylee joined our team in January, and helped us get the front desk covered as we went 24/7. Kylee, like so many of our other wonderful ladies here, has a remarkable talent for never appearing flustered. She has a very calm presence and relaxing vibe. Kylee is always willing to jump in and cover shifts when things are crazy, and is not afraid to cover overnight shifts either! Kylee is originally from New Jersey but ended up in the area while her husband attends law school. She is the mom of 3 kitties and 1 dog. When she has some free time to herself she loves to crochet and make bread 🤤. Kylee, we love your attitude and your genuine willingness to try to help us whenever needed. We are so lucky you are here and part of our team.

04/26/2024

Today the spotlight is on our overnight receptionist, Kate. Kate was our first overnight receptionist here, when we were only open on weekends. She worked every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night to allow the technician team to be able to focus on their patients instead of trying to manage the front desk too. Kate is a calm and reassuring presence at the desk overnight. She always wows us with her organizational skills, and is specifically known amongst the team for her detailed spreadsheets 🤓. Along with staying up all night to help us here at the hospital (who needs sleep anyway) she is busy being in school full time, working through an internship , and preparing for vet school. Kate, we aren't sure how you do it all, but thank you for all that you do for the team here at Hershey!

04/25/2024

Tianna is today's reception spotlight. Tianna started with us in January and jumped right in to help us become staffed for our new 24/7 hours. You'll find Tianna working her shifts at the desk efficiently and with a calm and collected demeanor. She never seems to get flustered when she's got a million different things to juggle. This calm demeanor makes her the perfect cat mom to a spicy little calico named Almond, and her sister, a tuxedo named Zelda. Tianna has experience working as an assistant at previous jobs, and is always ready to jump in and help our tech team if we are in need. Animals have been her thing since a very young age - and her love for them is obvious! When she is not dealing with a crazy desk or a spicy kitty, she loves going to wineries, or binge- watching some good shows! Tianna, thank you for helping the hospital to transition to 24/7 and for never becoming flustered when we throw sudden changes your way!

04/24/2024

Amber is our reception spotlight today! Amber joined our team in late January. She is one of our two overnight receptionists here at Hershey, and boy are we thankful that she can stay up all night! Overnight shifts are not for the meek! Besides staying up all night, Amber is always ready to jump in and cover an extra shift, or switch her schedule around to help out. Along with all that she does for us here to keep our overnights running smoothly, Amber coaches a local high school softball team, enjoys spending time outdoors, and spending time with her three dogs! She also has a BS in Veterinary Medical Technology, and a minor in Animal studies. Amber we are so thankful to have a talented lady like you on our team- thank you for all that you do for us!

04/23/2024

Carisa is our receptionist spotlight today. Carisa is our reception manager, and she does SO much for our hospital. She has been with the hospital from the very beginning, and was instrumental in helping to develop protocols and SOPs and then changing them a million times as needed. She does so many tasks behind the scenes in addition to training new reception team members and still working at the desk. Outside of work, she is still working, as she is now pursuing her master's degree in business! Somehow she still manages to make time for us all, and is always so patient and kind. She is also kept busy by her wild and sweet golden retriever Leo, and her two cats Franklin and Walter. Carisa, you know we would be lost without all that you do here for us. Thank you for the many many things that you take care of ♥️

04/22/2024

Today's spotlight is Nicole. Nicole joined our team in November, and was a huge help to our team as we went 24/7 in January of this year. Nikki always has a smile for everyone, and has a warm and caring personality. It's no wonder she's so good at taking care of everyone -she is the mom of SIX girls (ok, so two of them are 4 - legged, but still), so she's a natural at the front desk. She knows how to help during emotional and difficult situations, and we are so thankful that we have someone like her here for our clients and team. When she is not super busy being a mom (we aren't sure how she finds any free time) she enjoys concerts and country line dancing. Though we are sad that Nikki will be leaving us in several weeks for a big move, we know we were lucky to have her here with us for the time that we did.

04/21/2024

Cheyan is our first receptionist to feature this week! Cheyan joined our team in November, and hit the ground running. She is a natural at the front desk, and was instrumental in helping to train a lot of our new hires when we went 24/7 in January. She is so genuinely sweet and kind, and always has a moment to help anyone with anything. Though she has recently joined our assistant team for a lot of her shifts, she loves her time at the front desk, and won't be leaving there entirely. Cheyan is a dog mom of two pups, and enjoys concerts, craft fairs, and DIY projects in her free time which can't be much because in addition to all of the shifts that she covers here at Hershey ER, she also works at another clinic PT and is a volunteer firefighter AND is in school to become a CVT!!! Thank you Cheyan for ALL that you do. Not only are we lucky to have you as part of the team, but so is the community. ❤️

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1251 East Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, PA
17033

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+17172987883

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http://www.HersheyAnimalER.com/

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Beetle a 2 week old kitten with Cocoa Kitties Rescue was seen and hospitalized with us this week for respiratory trouble and congestion. She was diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia and after receiving subcutaneous fluids, antibiotics, nutrition assistance, oxygen therapy, and nebulization, she is back with her foster recovering!

Harley was hospitalized with us all weekend for Diabetic Ketoacidosis or DKA. His mom brought him in because he was lethargic and not eating. Ketoacidosis is a severe complication of Diabetes Mellitus. Most cases of DKA are in patients that were not previously known as Diabetic. The four main signs of diabetes in animals are increased appetite, weight loss, drinking more and urinating more. The body uses glucose as energy for cells to function. Insulin helps move the glucose from the bloodstream to the cells. Diabetic animals have an insulin insufficiency, meaning that there is excess glucose in the bloodstream. When the glucose can not be moved into the cells the body uses fat cells to use as energy by converting into ketone bodies. This helps the body in an emergency, however by doing this it creates a pH and electrolyte imbalance. Most animals with DKA will be like Harley was, lethargic, not eating, dehydrated and nauseous due to the imbalance. If not addressed this condition can become life threatening. Treatment can take time to get the body’s levels back to homeostasis, and lifelong daily diabetic care is needed once discharged from the hospitalization. If you are noticing any of the above signs in your pet, have them seen by a veterinary professional immediately. Harley got to go home today and we wish him a Merry Christmas at home! 🎄 (More pictures in comments!)

Who do you think is happier? Murray getting churu or our staff when someone brings us in donuts? It’s probably a close tie. 😜

Jeffery came in yesterday with a very serious condition called a colonic torsion. This is a life threatening emergency where the colon fills with gas and twists. Our vets stabilized him and took him to surgery. We are so happy to say he’s going home tonight.