Emerald City Emergency Clinic

07/25/2024

Here for your pet Emergency Needs!

07/01/2024

Say hello to the incredible team at Deer-Grove Veterinary Clinic in Cottage Grove, WI! 👋

For more than 40 years, Deer-Grove has been practicing veterinary medicine in the Cottage Grove area. They've been part of the community for so long that some of their current clients came in during their childhood when their parents were clients. Talk about a lasting legacy! 🐾

Make an appointment today: https://bit.ly/DeerGroveHome

🎥: Chasing Time Motions

06/27/2024

Earlier this month, our team attended the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum in Minneapolis.

The ACVIM Forum is one of the leading events for advanced, specialist-level education in veterinary internal medicine and provides exceptional opportunities for attendees to invest in their community, education, and future!

06/25/2024

Thank you Josh and Kristi for holding down the booth at the NAVC HiVE event in Minneapolis, MN! Vet techs and practice managers gathered from across the region and we loved chatting with each and every one of you.

06/17/2024

Thank you to everyone who attended the Desert Hills Animal Clinic open house last month! 🎈🥳

We enjoyed sharing delicious food, giving tours of our new facility, and capturing fun moments at the photobooth.

A big thank you to our sponsors from Boehringer Ingelheim, Merck, Zoetis, Elanco, and Royal Canin. Their generous contributions and continued partnership are incredibly valuable to us! Together, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care for our beloved animal companions. Thank you for being a part of our community and for helping us usher in this exciting new chapter! 🐾

06/14/2024

There is only one week until kicks off -- we will see you June 21-25 in Austin! ✨ Connect with industry professionals, learn the latest techniques, and take home inspiration to fuel your passion for veterinary care. Come say hi at Booth #549 and enter to win an all-expenses-paid trip with !

06/11/2024

Thanks for having us, National Association for Black Veterinarians! We enjoyed our time in the Big Easy and connecting with attendees. Dr. Mike Lent from Encanto Pet Clinic also presented on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the veterinary industry and within Lakefield hospitals.

06/09/2024

06/07/2024

Happy retirement, Dr. Freeland! After many years of dedicated service at Freeland Animal Hospital, Dr. Freeland is stepping into retirement. His expertise and care have made a significant impact on our community and the lives of countless pets.

Thank you, Dr. Freeland, for your commitment and compassion. Your legacy will always be a part of Freeland Animal Hospital.

Feel free to share your well wishes and memories in the comments below! 👇

06/06/2024

Team members of Lakefield's home office held down the booth at this year's PawFest in Kent, WA! PawFest celebrates the joy that pets bring to our lives. The event included a pet parade, costume contest, demonstrations from dog agility teams, as well as adopted dogs from rescue organizations all over the state. We look forward to next year! 🐾

06/05/2024

Our Lakefield team is ready for ACVIM & NABV this week! ✨ New Orleans and Minneapolis, here we come. ✈️

NEW THIS YEAR! Visit the Lakefield booth to enter our sweepstakes for a chance to win an all-expense paid trip with World Vets! We will also be collecting donations to support Frankie's Friends to double your impact. Stop by and discover the endless possibilities with Lakefield!

ACVIM - Booth #438
NABV - Booth #5

05/29/2024

🌟 Welcome to the Lakefield Family! 🌟

We are thrilled to introduce some of the newest members of our veterinary team! 🐾 Join us in giving a warm welcome to these talented and passionate veterinarians who are dedicated to providing exceptional care for your pets.

Elisabeth de Haan-Rinta at Pet Emergency & Trauma Services P.E.T.S.
Kayla Erickson at Bellevue Veterinary Emergency & Specialty
Mohamed Amine Dif at Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency
Mary Callery at Plymouth Heights Pet Hospital
Sara Zimmerman at The Pet Stop
Michelle Marinich at Desert Hills Animal Clinic

05/27/2024

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Dan Mullins to our hospital!

Dr. Mullins graduated from St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine in the British West Indies and completed clinical rotations at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He completed a rotating internship, with an emphasis in emergency critical care, at a group of emergency/specialty/general practice hospitals in Phoenix. Dr. Mullins has spent his veterinary career as an emergency veterinarian in Arizona, Colorado, and Washington State. Dr. Mullins clinical interests include feline urinary disease, neurologic and endocrine emergencies, polytrauma and wound management, and emergency soft tissue surgery.

05/24/2024

We love seeing our hospitals participate in local events! 🐕🎺

05/23/2024

Congrats to Sage the Miniature Poodle for your Westminster win! 🥇👏

In all, more than 2,500 dogs spanning about 200 breeds and varieties entered the show.

05/22/2024

Congrats on your retirement, Vicki! 👏

05/22/2024

Photos from the 2024 Doggie Dash in Portland, OR last weekend! Hospital teams from Town and Country Animal Hospital, Canyon Pet Hospital, Linwood Animal Clinic, and Cornell Center Animal Hospital helped raise awareness and funds for the Oregon Humane Society at this annual event. 🏃🏻‍♀️🐕

As Oregon Humane's largest fundraiser of the year, Doggie Dash brings together thousands of animal lovers to help OHS provide lifesaving programs and services to animals in need. So far, over $500k has been raised! To donate or learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/3WNtEg0

05/22/2024

Please help us in welcoming Dr. Tiffany McElroy!

Dr. McElroy graduated from St. George’s University in 2021 finishing her clinical year at Washington State University. Dr. McElroy Practiced large animal diary medicine for 2.5 years and then moved to Colorado where she discovered her passion for emergency medicine.

Growing up in Chehalis, Dr. McElroy was happy to find her way back to the Pacific Northwest. She loves to spend time with her partner and her 2 dogs Fenrir and Millie. They are currently training for a half marathon!

05/21/2024

Lakefield was proud to be a sponsor of the Blue Coat ceremony for the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine last month!

05/16/2024

Lakefield is proud to be at the National Association for Black Veterinarians this June in New Orleans! 🎷

Dr. Mike Lent, an AVMA Board Member and Encanto Pet Clinic Medical Director, will also present on diversity and inclusion in the industry.

See you in the Big Easy! 🎺

05/15/2024

Our very own Dr. Larry Fleming from Marina Bay Animal Hospital is not only a compassionate veterinarian, he's a talented woodworker!

"I find [woodwork] much like being a veterinarian. We strive to help others appreciate the real beauty of something from nature."

Read the full article on TVMA: https://bit.ly/3UXvadZ

05/13/2024

A great event! 🐕 🚶‍♂️

05/13/2024

Next month Lakefield is proud to participate in Paw Fest in Kent, WA, just down from our home office! 🐾

Animal rescue organizations will have dogs/cats up for adoption, as well as a pet costume contest, pup cups, demos from dog trainers, and special offers around Kent Station. 🐱🐩 Come say hi!

05/09/2024

Meet Ashley Fisher at Emergency Veterinary Hospital, a recent graduate of Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician Program! 🎓👏 The team at EVH threw a party to congratulate her on accomplishing this milestone. 🎈

Lakefield provides tuition assistance to employees who want to become accredited, talk to your Hospital Administrator if you're interested in learning more!

05/07/2024

We were thrilled to attend and sponsor the inaugural Vet Gala to support the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association! MVMA provides scholarships for veterinary students and funding for educational grants. 👏 Not quite the Met Gala, but our teams looked fabulous! 🪩

05/02/2024

Throughout the month of April, doctors from Lakefield Veterinary Group spent time at colleges with future leaders of the veterinary industry. Our team visited campuses and hosted lunch and learn sessions and social events aimed at fostering knowledge exchange and professional growth. 🎓

Thanks for having us!
Midwestern University
Tuskegee University
Oregon State University
Washington State University
St. George’s University (Grenada, West Indies)
Auburn University

04/26/2024

Only in Texas! 🤠 The Mounted Patrol from Montgomery County posed for a picture in front of Animal Hospital of Conroe - thanks for stopping by! 🐴

04/24/2024

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04/24/2024

Lakefield team members visited with vet tech students during the job fair at Dakota County Technical College in Minnesota. 🐾

Thank you to team members from Inver Grove Heights, East Valley, Blaine Central, South Metro Animal and Emergency, and Excelsior for participating and connecting with students! 🎓

04/22/2024

Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week! ✨

This week, we're celebrating the incredible heartbeat of our clinic - our receptionists! They're the first smiling faces you see when you walk in, the compassionate voices on the phone, and the organizers behind the scenes.

To all our receptionists: thank you for your endless patience, your boundless empathy, and your dedication to our furry friends and their humans. You keep our clinic running smoothly, and your passion for animals shines through in everything you do. 🐾

04/19/2024

We all know who really runs the world! 🐱 Meet Tulip at Hillcrest Animal Hospital - Hudson, Wisconsin, an extended family member of Dr. Lystrup. Tulip absolutely loves greeting clients at the front desk, and taking in all the action!

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day!

11/28/2023

🎉 Exciting News at Emerald City Emergency Clinic! 🎉

We're thrilled to announce that Emerald City Emergency Clinic is now officially AAHA-reaccredited! 🐾 What does this mean for you, our beloved pet parents? It means that we are committed to providing the highest standard of care for your furry family members.

Thank you for being a part of the Emerald City family. We can't wait to continue serving you and your furry friends with even greater dedication and expertise. 🐕

Read more about what it means to be AHAA Accredited here: https://www.aaha.org/aaha-accreditation/what-is-accreditation/

11/23/2023

Harmful Thanksgiving Foods
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting--which means, naturally, there will be lots of food around for pets to potentially munch on.
To keep your pet healthy and happy during the holiday season, make sure to know what foods your pet can and cannot have. Here is a list of Thanksgiving foods that can be potentially harmful or toxic to your pets.

1. Grapes or Raisins: Grapes and raisins can lead to sudden kidney failure when ingested by dogs or cats.

2. Turkey bones: Cooked bones can splinter, puncturing the digestive tract.

3. Turkey skin: Turkey skin is very fatty and can cause digestive upset and possible pancreatitis.

4. Onions: Onions are toxic to both dogs and cats and, when ingested, can do permanent damage to an animal’s red blood cells.

5. Garlic: Garlic is extremely toxic to dogs and cats even in very small amounts and can lead to severe poisoning and, if not treated in time, death.

6. Alcohol: A dog's kidneys were not meant to filter or process the alcohol content of beer, wine or drinks of any alcoholic nature.

7. Chocolate: When ingested by pets, chocolate can cause vomiting and diarrhea, panting, abnormal heart rhythm, seizures and even death.

8. Sage: Sage can cause an stomach upset and central nervous system depression when ingested by dogs and cats.

9. Ham: In addition to being high in fat, ham is also very salty, which can cause serious stomach ache or pancreatitis.

11/22/2023

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 We will be open Thanksgiving day. We are here for any emergencies you may have.

10/12/2023

October 15-21, 2023
National Veterinary Technician Week provides an opportunity to recognize veterinary technicians' contributions. First celebrated in 1993, it takes place in the third week of October each year. We value veterinary technicians every day of the year and thank them for all they do.

09/26/2023

McGee gets his cherry eye repaired!

“Cherry eye" is a common term for prolapse (or popping out) of the third eyelid gland. In some dogs, especially certain breeds and often in younger animals, the gland of the third eyelid can become swollen and pop out of its normal position, making it visible as a reddish-pink mass in the corner of the eye, resembling a cherry. That's why it's called a "cherry eye."

In this case, surgical repositioning was needed to correct the cherry eye. This is the most common treatment; veterinarians surgically tack the gland back to normal. This approach is favored because it preserves the gland's function while maintaining healthy tear production.

McGee is expected to make a full recovery in just a few weeks!

09/15/2023

When selecting bones and chews for dogs, it's essential to consider the size, age, health, and chewing habits of your dog. Raw, cooked, or smoked bones, hooves, antlers, and ice cubes are NOT recommended as they are too hard and notorious for damaging teeth and the GI tract. Be aware that many other options on the market are damaging to your dog's digestive health as well due to rich flavors and high calories. The general rule for chew toys and treats is that they are safe if they soften up while being chewed on or if the toy indents when you push your fingers into it.

Here's a list of some generally safe chews, along with things to keep in mind:

- Dental Chews: Various dental chews on the market are specifically designed to clean a dog's teeth while they chew such as Greenies, Tartar Shield, OraVet Chews, VeggieDents, and CET chews.
- Artificial Bones: These are often made of rubber and try to avoid nylon or plastic bones due to their hardness which can break teeth. A good example is Kong Toys. Ensure the chew is size-appropriate for your dog and isn't wearing down too quickly.
- Raw Hides: rawhide strips or rolls without a knot on the end are great, just remember there are a lot of calories in these so give them to your pup in moderation.

Happy chewing!

08/23/2023

Meet Millie!

Millie is a bulldog who was playing with some kids on the hot pavement, and all the chasing and sliding, unfortunately, rubbed off Millie’s paw pads, ouch!
The medical staff worked diligently to ease Millie’s pain by first removing any dead skin from her paw pads, then soaking them in an antiseptic solution before wrapping them in a clean bandage. She is expected to be back to her normal self in a few weeks. Millie was a trooper during her treatment and gave the staff kisses the whole time!

Keep in mind that asphalt temperatures are much hotter than the air temperature during hot days. If the air temperature is 77°F the asphalt temperature is 125°F, increasing as the air temperature increases.