Animal Emergencyand Trauma Center

AETC NEWSPOULSBO, WA | WINTER 2018

We welcome Gwenyth as a new full time receptionist. She has worked at other veterinary practices in the area and we are looking forward to having her on our team.

AETC welcomes Savannah as a kennel assistant and receptionist.

Joanna has completed her second semester at Penn Foster’s veterinary technician program. She is currently doing her internship with AETC and Day Road Veterinary Hospital.

Jamie is currently in her fi rst semester of the Penn Foster program to become a licensed veterinary technician.

Diane recently left AETC to become the practice manager at Hadlock Veterinary Clinic. Diane was a valuable part of AETC for over 5 years. We wish her the best on this new journey.

Amity will be traveling to Denver and attending the NVA Veterinary Technician meeting in January.

It is with great sadness that we say farewell to Dr. Bewig who is moving to Hawaii where she owns a mango plantation. We can’t wait to visit.

Dr. Jennifer Mead is certifi ed in canine rehabilitation, physical therapy, and acupuncture. She is currently seeing patients at our facility by referral only. Her contact information is: info@integratedvetarts.com. 360-710-9526

Hospital Happenings

Dr. Burgess and Patty were at the NVA Community Gathering in Dallas. There were over 950 attendees from the United States, Canada, and Australia.

S EAS O NAL TI P

The holiday season brings an increase in cases of pets ingesting abnormal and

sometimes toxic foods.

Case of the Quarter

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Buttercup is an eleven year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who had been straining to urinate for 2-3 weeks. She was seen on an emergency basis by a veterinarian in Sequim who diagnosed a severe case of urolithiasis (bladder stones).

Because of the critical nature of Buttercup at the time and timing issues, she was referred to AETC for emergency bladder surgery.

Upon arrival her 160 mls of very bloody urine was removed from her bladder and procedures were performed in preparation for surgery. Dr. Burgess removed the bladder stones and Buttercup was transferred to her family veterinarian for postoperative care.

Chocolate/Coffee

Can cause vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, high heart rate, tremors, seizures and even death.

AlcoholCan cause vomiting, drunkenness, coma and death.

Avocado

Can be fatal to birds and rabbits. Can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs.

Macadamia Nuts

Can cause temporary hind leg weakness, paralysis and tremors in dogs.

Grapes/Raisins Can cause kidney failure.

Raw Yeast Bread Dough

Can cause bloat and drunkenness.

Products containing

Xylitol

Can cause seizures and liver failure.

Onions/GarlicCan cause vomiting and red blood cell damage.

“...a severe case of urolithiasis (bladder stones).”