Friendship Emergency & Critical Care

10/28/2024

Why don't chocolate and pets mix? Here are 3 facts for pet owners to know on . You can find other dangerous foods for your pet here: https://bit.ly/2FSTha6

10/17/2024

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As we continuing celebrating veterinary technician week,we would like to highlight that above all other specialties,we rely on our partnership with our amazing certified veterinary technicians and VTS. Whether it is by the side of the dog on the ventilator, providing one-to-one nursing care of the orphaned hypoxemic foal, or priotitzing the 117 triages that just hit the door, we couldn't do it without YOU. Again, the offer of $500 to any ACVECC diplomate who has not had their butt and their patients saved by a CVT stands!
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10/12/2024

Friendship’s Emergency Services are moving! Beginning late 2024, all 24-hour emergency services and staff will relocate to our Emergency & Specialty Center, located at 5025 Wisconsin Ave. NW, located just half a mile north of our current location at 4105 Brandywine St. NW, which will continue to operate our Primary Care, Behavior, and Rehabilitation services.

For the most up-to-date information, including FAQs and progress updates, visit friendshiphospital.com/wisconsinave

10/05/2024

09/28/2024

Today is and this year's theme is "Breaking rabies boundaries,” which highlights that One Health is not for a selected few but for everyone. Here are some key takeaways from our "Rabies in the U.S." infographic.

✔️ The total cases in animals decreased in 2022 compared to 2021 by 2.3% - the third straight year cases decreased
🦇 Bats were the most frequently reported rabid animal in the U.S. in 2022. Over 1/3 of animal rabies cases in the U.S. in 2022 were bats.
0️⃣ Human cases of rabies in the U.S. in 2022

Remember, the best way to protect your animals from this deadly disease is through vaccination and to keep them away from wildlife that can spread the disease. Learn more at avma.org/Rabies.

09/10/2024

It’s ! The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) invites you to join us all week to celebrate the importance of pet ownership for human health & well-being. This week raises awareness of policies that can strengthen the human-animal bond & create a more pet-friendly society.

During Pet Week, Human Animal Bond Research Institute - HABRI will be offering a series of free-to-attend virtual sessions highlighting the importance and benefits of pet ownership. For the full schedule of events visit PetNight.com!

07/01/2024

A dog or cat’s passing can stir up particularly complicated emotions. Here’s how to cope.

06/29/2024

Exciting news! We are pleased to announce that the 2024 RECOVER Guidelines have been published! The guidelines are available in an open-access issue of Wiley’s Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14764431/2024/34/S1 and on the RECOVER Initiative website: https://recoverinitiative.org/2024-guidelines/ and introduce essential changes that reflect the latest in veterinary science and practice. Dive into the new guidelines to stay at the forefront of lifesaving veterinary CPR practices!

06/12/2024

EVG Specialty Network welcomes its inaugural class of rotating interns!

This talented group of veterinarians join the elite ranks of our network's long-established programs at Friendship Hospital for Animals and Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group (VERG), as well as our newly minted program at Veterinary Care and Specialty Group (VCSG). Congrats and welcome to all!

06/11/2024

Today is going to be lovely, but it's getting hot out there! Here are some tips for avoiding heat related illness

Walking your dog daily is an excellent activity for dogs and owners, alike, because it brings mental and physical stimulation to your pet and creates an

04/12/2024

Good info linked below! Our ER is open 24/7 and we do carry antivenin, but prevention is definitely the way to go!

Spring has sprung, but flowers may not be the only things popping up in your yard; this also is the season when snakes come out of hibernation. There are

03/28/2024

01/16/2024

With our first snow event in 2 years blanketing the area, make sure to check out our blog "Winter Safety Tips for Your Furry Friends" by Dr. Sophie Kindberg-Hanlon, BVetMed, PGCertSAS, MRCVS of our Primary Care Team. https://www.friendshiphospital.com/friendship-news/winter-safety-tips-for-your-furry-friends/

01/13/2024

An update on the 'mystery' canine respiratory illness. While it's still making the rounds on social media and in news headlines, no new outbreaks have been reported.

🔬 Researchers have been looking for a new or unknown pathogen, but many experts believe that a familiar factor is likely to blame. As veterinary infectious disease expert Dr. Scott Weese wrote in his Worms & Germs blog, it's "the usual suspects, doing their usual thing, just at higher rates." 🦠

🐶 Researchers are also exploring links to shifts in our dogs' lifestyles: the surge in dog ownership, potential immunity reduction due to pandemic isolation, and a possible decline in vaccinations. 💉

😅 Fortunately, the risk is waning. We will stay on top of the situation and keep you posted!

Read Dr. Weese's blogpost: https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2024/01/articles/animals/dogs/canine-respiratory-disease-outbreak-update-jan-10-2024/