VERGI To The Rescue, Houston, TX (2025)

09/11/2025

🎵 I walk a lonely road, the only one that I have ever known… My shadow’s the only one that walks beside me. My shallow heart’s the only thing that’s beating. Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me. ’Til then, I walk alone. 🎵

Hiya!

That was my song for all of my life… until now! Because now, I have a family, a warm house, food and fresh water, and best of all — I have a NAME!

My name is Layla! 💛

My new mom found me one evening in a pile of cans and rushed me to the animal emergency hospital.

When I arrived, my eye was goopy, my belly was distended (they called it “potbellied”), I had diarrhea, and I was covered in fleas. Yikes! The doctors worried I might have panleukopenia, so they tested me right away but thankfully, I was negative. My critical care team said I was really just a typical 4-month-old kitten who needed a little extra care.

The VERGI team recommended that my soon-to-be new primary vet follow up with tests for FIV and FeLV and of course, get me started on vaccines. To keep everyone safe, they also suggested I stay separated from my kitty siblings waiting to meet me at home until we know for sure that I am healthy.

At the hospital, I got medicine for my diarrhea and my eye, dewormer for those pesky parasites that made my belly big, and a pill to kick out the fleas. Then the very best part — I got to go to my real home!

I won’t be walking alone anymore. 💛

Love,
Layla — the luckiest girl in the world 🐾

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09/09/2025

Recognize me? Cooper? I show up more than anybody else on this page. I show up more than the lady who owns this joint - that's how important I am...or wait - did they say that's how insanely handsome I am? Something like that, anyway. I think I heard them say, "bless this boy's mama." Make of that what you will.

So, what did I do this time, you may ask? Found some raisins and ate them - that's what. Chomped them right on down, yessiree. I don't regret it, either. No room for missed chances - if I find it, I will eat it. Don't really care what "it" is, either. Down the hatch it goes.

Mom always catches us though (my brother aspires to be just like me but good luck, pal - there can only be one!), and she always knows just where to go, so off we went to the animal ER againnnnnnnn, her eyes just a rollin'. 🙄 I hope we get a reserved parking space at the new building. I'M KIDDING, MOM!

VERGI always helps me feel better fast. You probably know that raisins and grapes (and some currants) are bad for dogs. Toxic, actually, even in small amounts. When we eat them, our kidneys can acutely fail, and that can be life-threatening. Serious stuff. I didn't really think this through, as per usual. Sorry about that, Mama.

I'll probably be back. Life is too short to be boring.

Love, Cooper 🐾

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If you suspect your dog ate even one grape or raisin, go to the vet. It just isn't worth the risk. Some dogs are ok while others experience kidney failure. The sooner you get them to us, the sooner we can induce vomiting and hopefully prevent the fruit from causing any harm.

The most common symptoms of grape/raisin/currant poisoning, seen within the first 12-24 hours after ingestion, are stomach upset (vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea) and lethargy. The more severe signs are not seen until 24–48 hours after ingestion, when acute kidney damage has already begun. You may see continued GI upset, notice an ammonia odor to your dog's breath; your dog could experience abdominal pain, excessive thirst and urination - along with dehydration - and lethargy that gets worse. Once the kidneys fail, urine production will cease, and this means toxins will build up in the bloodstream because the kidneys cannot do their job of filtering waste from the body. This can lead to death.

We want your pets to have access to 24 hour care that you can count on, and that's why we never close. Cooper's case could have ended very differently without the quick actions of his mom.

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09/09/2025

Elsie is a sweet, 5-month-old female Maltese who recently came to see us after her family noticed some concerning symptoms. She had been vomiting, appeared painful, and was making noises that sounded like coughing or choking.

Elsie was given an anti-nausea injection to help settle her gastrointestinal upset. We also took X-rays of her chest to investigate the source of her persistent cough and discomfort. The radiographs revealed changes consistent with bronchopneumonia, a type of lung infection that can cause coughing, respiratory distress, and general lethargy.

To help her recover, Elsie was sent home with an antibiotic to address the lung infection, oral pain medication to keep her comfortable and a probiotic to support her digestive system, especially while on antibiotics.

In addition to bronchopneumonia, we also discussed the possibility of tracheal collapse, a condition often seen in small breed dogs. Tracheal collapse occurs when the cartilage rings in the windpipe weaken, leading to airway narrowing, especially during excitement or activity, which Elsi’s mom confirmed (Elsie was barking at a cat, which may have triggered her symptom.) Since this is a dynamic condition (meaning it can come and go based on movement or breathing), it’s not always visible on X-rays.

Elsie’s family was advised to:

*Keep her as calm as possible, especially avoiding situations that lead to excitement or barking.
*Continue her previously prescribed medications, in addition to a low-dose anti-inflammatory steroid to help reduce airway inflammation, and further support her breathing.
*Follow up with her primary veterinarian as soon as possible.

We hope Elsie will start feeling much better soon!

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09/07/2025

Happy Sunday!!

09/06/2025

“In the great green room
There was a telephone
And a red balloon
And a picture of the cow jumping over the moon.”

And ghosts?? 👻 It actually explains a good bit of cat behaviour😼

Happy Caturday!

(Goodnight Moon ~ Margaret Wise Brown)

09/06/2025

Tails of the ER - Late Night Interview Edition 🐾🌛

❤️VERGI: So, Smokey - I see you are 9-years-young, and a very beautiful girl, of course. What brought you in to our ER?

🩷SMOKEY: I wasn't feeling my usual self recently and I had a bit of a tummy ache. I was vomiting, had some diarrhea (which reminded me of soft-serve ice cream...and I am really sorry about that analogy, by the way - it wasn't my idea!) , and I felt weak and crummy.

❤️VERGI: Since cats don't drive (I mean we know you totally could IF you wanted to, though), who brought you in?

🩷SMOKEY: Luckily, my mom whisked me to VERGI where the kind humans gave me a thorough checkup. They even took some fancy pictures of my insides (they called them “x-rays”) and discovered I have something called gastroenteritis. Don't worry now... it only sounds scary. There was no blockage -just inflammation in my tummy and intestines.

❤️VERGI: That's great news, Smokey! Gastroenteritis can be caused by all kinds of things like infections, toxins, or even foods and items cats aren't supposed to eat. It often makes kitties want to vomit and/or dry heave, and can cause diarrhea, belly pain, and generally make you want to hide under the bed.

🩷SMOKEY: You have told no lies there! The VERGI care team took such good care of me, though. I got fluids to help with dehydration, a shot to stop the vomits, and some vitamins to perk me up. I will be seeing my regular vet soon for a follow-up.

❤️VERGI: If your kitty ever starts acting like Smokey, don’t wait -get them checked out.

🩷SMOKEY: We’re good at hiding pain, but we still need help sometimes! Shout out to my mom for knowing I wasn't doing so great, even though I tried really hard to pretend I was fine. And she knew just where to go, too.

Love,
Smokey (and VERGI!)

Thanks, Smokey, for sitting with us tonight! We hope you are feeling better very soon!

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🚚IT'S MOVE MONTH! Stay tuned for details!

09/05/2025

✨Fried food + dog tummy = big mistake!
✨Milo’s curiosity + VERGI 24/7 = Thankful Thursday

Hi, I’m Milo — a 3-year-old Papillon mix. I discovered some unattended greasy fried food and thought eating it was a really great idea…spoiler: it was not. I started to vomit A LOT and Dad noticed I just wasn't myself so we went to my primary vet, who sent us straight to the animal emergency hospital.

Once we got to VERGI, the doctor said, "I want to see pictures of your belly!" I thought ok but weird. Nah - I'm kidding. Well we did start with radiographs (xrays) though. Radiologists cannot always be sure what they are looking at, and that is what happened with me. They saw maybe soft material and maybe partially digested food.

We needed more information so the doctor said, "I want to look down your throat and into your belly!" I thought ok but weird. Nah - I'm kidding again. Well, we did do an endoscopy though. I had to take a little nap for that but they took a long, narrow scope and sent it down my throat and into my stomach. This gave the doctor an up close view and also helped get those things I probably should not have eaten well on their way into my digestive system. And guess what? It worked and I felt a lot better.

A bonus of this procedure is nobody had to cut me open to see inside!

I told Dad how kind everyone had been to me and he said, "I want to take them a cake!" I thought ok, now this is a much more normal thing to want to do! 😏

So it's what we did!

Love,

Milo 🐾

P.S.
People food is definitely for people.
People food is definitely for people.
People food is definitely for people.

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09/04/2025

Oh hi there! I’m Coco and my mom noticed that I had some scabby spots on my back. She was worried that I might have ringworm, which is caused by a specialized group of fungi called dermatophytes. Ringworm infection is technically called dermatophytosis. Did you know that? Anyway, there are a few types of fungi in the dermatophyte group that are responsible for ringworm infections. These fungi thrive in warm, moist environments and can spread through contact with infected individuals or animals, contaminated objects, or soil.

My care team checked me out at VERGI 24/7. They felt that my lesions were probably from a skin infection, but they couldn’t definitively rule out ringworm without a special test that takes 2 weeks for results to come back. For now, my mom has to give me a bath with a special shampoo and leave it on my skin for 10 whole minutes! They did tell Mom not to let me be around anyone that is immunocompromised until all my lesions are gone.

I have to go take my bath now!

Have a good night!

Love, Coco

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09/03/2025

Welcome to Team Theo!

A Good Samaritan, now officially known as my dad, found me. I was a very brave kitten, but I was an injured kitten. I needed to go to the emergency animal hospital so that's how we began our relationship. He was so kind to stop his day and help me. I'm not ever going to forget that.

Nobody knows how I got my wounds. That is a part of my story that does not need to be known. I have what they called a "deficit in his eyelid" that will require specialized surgery. As kittens will do, I showed everyone how strong I am, plus Dad never left my side. When he looked at me, I knew I was no longer facing the world alone.

I hope my story reminds you that it takes a whole team - from rescuers, to veterinary teams, to forever families - to change a life like mine.

Thanks, Dad, for not looking a way when you saw me. You adopted the cutest kitten ever, didn't ya?!

Love, Theo

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09/01/2025

At VERGI 24/7, we understand pet emergencies are among life’s scariest moments, and it can be hard to know where to go or who to trust with the life and health of your pet.

✨“VERGI is my first choice when there is an emergency. The staff is efficient, knowledgeable and compassionate… In tough situations that involve a beloved four‑legged family member, VERGI provides the support and service to get through it.” ~E.Q.

✨"Other ER Vets in the area have never taken the extra steps you have … I appreciate the extra mile you went for us." ~ H.W.

✨"If I could give a million stars, I would. So much love and thanks to VERGI and everyone who helped save Yeti’s life." ~ R.D.

If we've been there for you and your pet, whether in a moment of crisis, recovery, or goodbye, your review can support others. Words like these help other pet parents in our community find a trusted emergency vet hospital ...when mere seconds count.

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Leaving a review only takes a moment, but it might just be the one that helps someone feel less alone and unsure when faced with a pet emergency.

Prefer to share feedback privately or have suggestions for improvement? We’d love to hear from you. We aim to be the best we can be 24/7.

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Thank you!

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08/31/2025

We see you, and we applaud you (and we totally understand you!) 👏🥳

✨Cats included!!

08/31/2025

Ok, so I do realize there aren’t cats here but… there could be 😹😼

Happy Caturday!

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