VERGI To The Rescue

VERGI To The Rescue 8800 Katy Freeway, Suite 107 Houston, TX 77024 VERGI 24/7 Animal Emergency and Critical Care Hospital loves being a part of the rescue community!

Hello! I’m Gato — that means cat in Spanish 😺My mom noticed I was missing some fur around my eyes and nose, and she’d be...
11/06/2025

Hello! I’m Gato — that means cat in Spanish 😺

My mom noticed I was missing some fur around my eyes and nose, and she’d been keeping an eye on a spot on my back that lost fur and started looking crusty and a little oozy. So, off to the animal ER we went.

They checked me out and talked with Mom and me about hot spots, explaining that hot spots are red, moist areas where fur is missing and they can sometimes ooze or get crusty. Hot spots are often the result of excessive licking. It might start with something small, like a bug bite (yes, that includes fleas!), or from allergies, whether food or environmental. Even ear infections, stress, or pain can make us overgroom. And sometimes our siblings help a little too much with the grooming, too!

They told us hot spots are common in dogs as well.

VERGI cleaned up my spots, gave me an injectable antibiotic, and sent me home with a steroid and Revolution. They also told Mom to check in with my regular vet the following week.

That’s my story! I hope you learned a little something from it. 💛

🐾Gato

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Lucas is only two but he has already experienced not only a life-threatening urinary obstruction (meaning he was unable ...
11/05/2025

Lucas is only two but he has already experienced not only a life-threatening urinary obstruction (meaning he was unable to urinate), but also experienced a urethral tear. He spent about a week with us in our brand new cat room, and we are so happy to hear that he is feeling well and looking forward to a long and healthy life!

Happy life, Lucas!!

✨Did you know that due to their anatomy, male cats experience urinary obstructions (you also hear this called "being blocked") more often than female cats?
✨Obstructions are often the result of plugs of inflammatory material, mucus, crystals or small stones - the urethra is "blocked" and prevents urine from passing.
✨Cats can be fully or partially blocked, but both are considered medical emergencies.
✨This is the most common emergency we see in cats.
✨To help prevent urinary obstructions and recurrence, you can feed prescription food that is formulated specifically for urinary issues; make sure your cat drinks plenty of water (fountains often encourage water consumption), and has a stress free environment and litter box area.
✨Symptoms of early urinary obstruction can include: going to the litter box without producing urine, or producing just a few drops; vocalizing/crying from pain out in the box or in general; attempting to urinate in places around the house; excessive licking in the ge***al area; vomiting; loss of appetite; lethargy or restlessness; firm abdomen; pain. If you notice any of these symptoms, get to the vet quickly.
✨If the obstruction is not cleared, toxins begin to build in the body, leading to severe electrolyte imbalances, kidney damage and sadly, death. The sooner your cat receives emergency care, the better his chances of complete recovery will be.

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Meet Mookie! Mookie is a 2-year-old male Australian Shepherd Mix who was rushed to our hospital by his dad after Mookie ...
11/04/2025

Meet Mookie! Mookie is a 2-year-old male Australian Shepherd Mix who was rushed to our hospital by his dad after Mookie experienced weakness in his back legs due to jumping out of a moving vehicle! A physical exam and radiographs confirmed that while Mookie was painful, there were no fractures, dislocations, or effusions/ swellings, as well as no obvious road rash/ burns/ lacerations. Mookie’s bloodwork did confirm evidence of muscle trauma and he was given strong pain medication. Mookie was walking well, and there was no indication for further immediate care or hospitalization, so he was sent home with pain and anti-inflammation medications, and a recommendation to rest for a week, with the possibility of advanced imaging if he is suspected of any neurological issues.

Mookie’s story reminds us why it is important for our pets to be restrained in vehicles. The AVMA advises using a harness, crate, or a carrier to protect both pets and drivers. Unrestrained animals can block pedals or vision, be hurt by airbags, or be thrown in a crash. Dogs riding in truck beds risk debris injuries, falling or jumping out, or choking on tethers. Letting dogs hang their heads out windows is also dangerous due to debris, sudden stops, or falls.

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✨Include their name, gender and a fun fact about them and we will get busy!Sunday Funday!
11/03/2025

✨Include their name, gender and a fun fact about them and we will get busy!

Sunday Funday!

You’re welcome😼
11/02/2025

You’re welcome😼

Rescue never stops, even on a spooky day! These are two adorable recent rescues, one going out and one coming in today!H...
11/01/2025

Rescue never stops, even on a spooky day! These are two adorable recent rescues, one going out and one coming in today!

Hershey, with Loving Arms Rescue, was discharged today. He is pictured with our doctor's assistant, Madeline, and one of our receptionists, Dani. Hershey was found with two other puppies under a car and he looked the worst. He was diagnosed with parvo and hookworms. Today he went to his foster home.

Freddy Krueger, with Caitie's Foster Fam Rescue, is a new intake with skin issues. We will be sharing his story soon!

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10/31/2025

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10/31/2025

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Hello ✨ My name Lux. I’m a one-year-old handsome hunk who started vomiting the other night. It’s very likely and quite p...
10/31/2025

Hello ✨ My name Lux. I’m a one-year-old handsome hunk who started vomiting the other night. It’s very likely and quite possible that I may have eaten something that I shouldn’t have without my mom knowing.

So there I sat, stomach rumbling, feeling nauseous and lethargic. I said to myself - this can’t be good.

My mom noticed that I was not being myself. She gave me some water; I drank it but couldn’t keep it down so I vomited a few more times.

That was it … per mom. She said, “we are going to the animal ER to get you checked out.” And just like that, we arrived at the new VERGI.

After my exam with the vet, she went to talk to Mom about doing some diagnostics. Blood work, X-rays and a few more things. Once the results of the x-ray images came back, It was obvious there was something in my tummy that shouldn’t be there.

My secret was out 🫣😏

I was scheduled for surgery to clean out my belly. After a few days of recovery and being able to eat, drink and keep it down, I was able to go home!

That’s my surgeon, Dr. Weigle, on the right and Dr. Clower is on the left. She helped with my aftercare treatment plans to be sure I kept feeling good once I went home.

They were both very happy to see me doing much better! I’m so thankful that my mom took me to VERGI! A big thank you to everyone who assisted with my care while I was there!

Thank you,
Lux 🐾

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My mom scooped me up and drove us to the animal ER hospital because I started vomiting, gagging, and coughing. The criti...
10/30/2025

My mom scooped me up and drove us to the animal ER hospital because I started vomiting, gagging, and coughing. The critical care team at VERGI checked me out and kept an eye on me for several hours. I didn’t cough, gag, or throw up while I was there. They took an x-ray to make sure I didn’t have an issue with my trachea, but didn’t see anything to indicate a problem.

After observing me for a while, I got to go home! They told my mom to keep an eye on me at home and if any symptoms came back, she could check with my regular veterinarian or come back to the hospital, and to get a video of my symptoms if possible.

Do you know how your car makes sounds so you take it to the mechanic and then it acts perfectly fine?

Yep. That was me!

Love, Peaches 🐾

Remember our new address is 8800 Katy Freeway!
Visit vergi247.com for hospital info.

As we prepare for little trick or treaters, remember you are never alone when it comes to those treats. Our four-legged ...
10/29/2025

As we prepare for little trick or treaters, remember you are never alone when it comes to those treats. Our four-legged fur friends are often lurking and watching for anything they can get their paws on.

The week of Halloween is one of the busiest days for the poison control call center, with their calls jumping up 12% from panicked pet parents.

From poisoning and upset stomachs to choking and respiratory distress, candy and other Halloween treats can pose a number of dangers to our pets. It’s imperative for pet owners to know about dangerous treats.

Chocolate: Contains theobromine and caffeine, two ingredients that are toxic to both cats and dogs.

Raisins: contain toxins that can cause dogs and cats to have sudden kidney failure.

Sugar free Candy: any sugar-free candies, mints, and gums that contain xylitol causes a rapid drop in blood sugar and can also lead to liver damage.

If your furry friend gets into any possible toxins, please contact ASPCA Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435, or get to us immediately. We never close! Don’t forget our new address is 8800 Katy Freeway.

We hope every ghoul and goblin has a safe and fun Halloween Day. Remember - VERGI 24/7 is here when you need us most!

Want to play a game called, "What Did Izzy Eat?" Hosted by Izzy herself!Dad got worried about me because I was eating a ...
10/28/2025

Want to play a game called, "What Did Izzy Eat?" Hosted by Izzy herself!

Dad got worried about me because I was eating a lot of grass and then vomiting. He was afraid I might get all plugged up, or might already be all plugged up. I'm 5 but just because I'm grown up doesn't mean my mouth doesn't still act like a curious toddler mixed with a healthy dose of cat curiosity.

The general consensus among some is that we eat grass when our tummies are bothering us. The grass helps us vomit. But the problem with this theory is that it doesn't always work to help us vomit, and if we do vomit, is it because we were bored and just ate some grass? You, my game playing friends, may never know because us dogs have a pact to never tell.

ANYWAY, back to the part about Dad being worried. So we went my primary vet. They used magical powers to look at my insides (xrays if you want to be all technical about it) and found out that I had some possible foreign material blocking my pylorus. The pylorus is how the stomach empties into the small intestine. Since it couldn't empty, my stomach was becoming distended. They tried to induce vomiting with medicines, they withheld food (they called it fasting, I called it just plain rude), but I would not vomit up or pass the materials. It was time for surgery.

This is the game part! Want to guess what they found?
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A 1cm yellow foam ball
A large amount of grass
Twigs
Leaves
Weeds
Plant Seeds
And a 4cm long piece of porous tape

I promise Dad feeds me. My mouth just needs to make better choices outside of my food bowl.

Sigh.

I did really well after the surgery that spilled all of my secrets and I was eating well before I left (they finally fed me!)...it seems at the hospital, grass is not on the menu though...

Love, Izzy! 🐾

PS That's Liz with me - she took really great care of me when I was in the hospital. She is a Critical Care Technician, if titles matter to you but to me, she was just a really good friend who helped me feel better. VERGI saved my life, and I owe them a big slobbery kiss for it!

Remember we have moved! 8800 Katy Freeway is our new location. Visit vergi247.com for more info.

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