Emergency Pet Care - Annie Bowes DVM

Emergency Pet Care - Annie Bowes DVM EMERGENCY VET CLINIC IN POST FALLS, IDAHO Our friendly staff strives to provide the care your pet needs at reasonable rates.

Emergency Pet Care - Annie Bowes DVM is a locally-owned and operated vet clinic that works closely with all the vets in Kootenai County. To ensure the quality of care your pet receives, we keep up with the latest techniques and the technology in the industry. For more information, check out our other website.

05/25/2023

Going to the vet is not a pleasant situation, even under the best of circumstances. An emergency visit is even worse. Knowing where you would go in an emergency and making connections with them beforehand is a great way to ease your mind just a bit in case the worst comes.

05/23/2023

No matter how careful you are, it's possible that, at some time or other, your pet may urgently need an emergency veterinarian. It's a smart idea to always keep the number of your local emergency clinic close at hand, along with detailed instructions on how to get there as fast as possible.

05/18/2023

In dogs, neurological problems are considered an emergency and need to be addressed as soon as possible. These can manifest in a number of ways, including disorientation, incoordination, severe lethargy, unresponsiveness, and even coma.

05/16/2023

Performing blood tests allows the emergency veterinarian to evaluate organ function, hormone levels, hydration, inflammation, and many other disease and trauma factors. Various tests can show levels of chemicals in the bloodstream and blood composition.

05/11/2023

Do you ever worry that the emergency care your pet receives will interfere with any ongoing care they receive from your regular vet? We can coordinate with your vet to ensure seamless health care for your pet.

05/09/2023

Knowing a great emergency vet is a huge help when things go sideways. If you know where you would go in the event of a late night car accident for your pet, you will be so much more comfortable in handling the situation.

05/04/2023

Did you know that armadillos have four babies at a time, always all the same s*x? They give birth to perfect quadruplets each time, the fertilized cell split into quarters, resulting in four identical armadillos.

05/02/2023

While veterinary emergency clinics usually do not provide routine veterinary care for your pet, they do often provide any service necessary for critical and/or emergency care, including surgery, monitoring, and a variety of diagnostic tests.

04/27/2023

Did you know that cats will often hide in a closet or under a bush if they are in pain? Other less-known signs are an altered facial expression, unusual posture, or a high level of restlessness.

04/25/2023

Many emergency veterinary hospitals have ICU facilities. What does that mean? It stands for "Intensive Care Unit," and like human hospitals, it designates areas equipped with high-tech diagnostic, monitoring, treatment, and care equipment designed specifically for animal patients.

04/20/2023

Grapes and raisins are toxic to dogs, and in some cases, even very small amounts can lead to a potentially fatal toxic reaction. Scientists aren’t sure exactly what inside the grape or raisin triggers this reaction, but the dog’s kidney functions are affected. If your dog has swallowed even a small bit of a grape or raisin, and your veterinarian’s office is closed, head to an emergency vet hospital as soon as possible.

04/18/2023

It’s best to avoid giving your pets the following food: milk is not easily digested by most adult animals and can cause them to develop diarrhea, and bones can be dangerous. They can lodge in a dog's passageways or cut its intestines.

04/13/2023

Both the holly and mistletoe plants that are popular during the Christmas season are quite toxic to dogs and cats. Both the leaves and berries are dangerous and can cause vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain. If enough is ingested, both can be fatal.

04/11/2023

Have you ever worried that your regular vet would be ill-prepared to help if your pet were in a serious accident? Pet emergencies are all we do, so we’re always prepared to help.

04/06/2023

Wounds on your pet such as bites or lacerations could be deeper than they appear, and complications such as infection can result from delaying veterinary attention. Sometimes you may not witness a situation that leaves your dog limping or in pain, so it would be best to have it checked out.

04/04/2023

There are some things that simply cannot wait until the morning or when the weekend is over. In cats, difficulty breathing is one of those indicators. Is your cat coughing and wheezing? When a cat breathes with its mouth open, that is often a sign of distress and should not be dismissed.

03/30/2023

Always remember that overheating can be a big issue when a pet is left in the car, even on a mild day in winter where there’s full sun. If your overheated pet doesn’t perk up relatively quickly, get him to the animal hospital as soon as possible.

03/28/2023

An emergency vet is someone that every pet owner hopes never to need. In many cases, that is certainly what happens. But when the worst happens, they may be the difference between your pet and tragedy.

03/23/2023

Are you concerned that moving your dog after it has been hit by a car could make things worse? If you aren’t sure how to handle this situation, call us before you do anything, and we may be able to help you better assess the situation.

03/21/2023

Even if you've never been to a pet emergency clinic before, you should probably know what to expect. That's because animal emergency rooms are operated similarly to those for humans. The most serious cases are taken first, while others wait.

03/16/2023

When your cat refuses to move around or favors one paw, that could be a sign of a fractured limb or some type of internal injury. Considering that cats try to cloak any signs of pain or discomfort, signals like these warrant an immediate trip to the vet.

03/14/2023

If you accidentally cut through your bird's quick while trimming its nails, it's important to stop the bleeding. If you are unable to do so, bring your bird into an emergency clinic, so the bleeding can be stopped.

03/09/2023

If your pet ingests poison, make sure you observe the animal closely. To treat a poisoning successfully, have a history of your pet's symptoms, including when the symptoms were first noticed, and where the animal has been in the past few hours.

03/07/2023

Claude Bourgelat established the earliest veterinary college in Lyon, France, in 1761. After observing the devastation being caused by cattle plague to the French herds, Bourgelat devoted his time to finding a cure.

03/02/2023

There are many human foods that are poisonous to pets beside chocolate. Among them are avocados, macadamia nuts, onions, grapes and raisins, coffee, and alcohol. Contact us for a complete list.

02/28/2023

Get to the vet: If you suspect that an animal has been poisoned, watch for these symptoms: bleeding from the mouth and nose, vomiting, shaking, and diarrhea. Try to identify the poison and check the container for instructions.

02/23/2023

Seizures in pets are considered a neurological condition; however, they are surprisingly common in dogs. Any dog that has never experienced a seizure before though should be seen immediately by a vet, since the animal may have gotten into something toxic.

02/21/2023

If you are afraid that there may be a medical emergency with your pet- perhaps there are medical issues preexisting- you should always make contact with your local emergency vet before the worst happens. It will take some of the stress out of what will be an unbelievably stressful moment.

02/16/2023

If your pet has suddenly started constantly whining, is refusing to socialize, or is trembling, that is an indication of pain or other health issue. You should bring it in immediately.

02/14/2023

If your pet needs to be kept at our veterinary hospital, you will be allowed to visit him or her. The reassurance offered by the presence of the owner is an important factor in the healing process.

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3046 E Seltice Way
Post Falls, ID
83854

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Monday 5pm - 8am
Tuesday 5pm - 8am
Wednesday 5pm - 8am
Thursday 5pm - 8am
Friday 5pm - 8am
Saturday 12am - 12am
Sunday 12am - 12am

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