Emergency & Critical Care

Bailey’s heart stopped beating for 18 minutes but, defying the odds, the emergency and critical care teams at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital didn’t give up.

Cholecalciferol, or activated vitamin D3, can cause kidney failure and death.

Young dog spends 10 days at Veterinary Teaching Hospital receiving life-saving treatment.

Critical care intern joins WSU from Switzerland.

Students will be on-call 24/7 to provide initial care to injured or orphaned wildlife in Eastern Washington.

Generous client donates new equipment that will help save animal lives.

What is chronic kidney disease in dogs and cats? Chronic kidney disease is kidney disease that has been present for months to years. Chronic renal disease, chronic renal failure, and chronic renal insufficiency refer to the same condition. What are the symptoms of chronic kidney disease in pets? Because the kidneys have so many functions, […]

Antifreeze is extremely toxic to animals and can cause fatal kidney failure. Unfortunately, dogs and cats find the liquid quite tasty and will eagerly drink it up when given the chance. What should I do if my pet ingests antifreeze? Contact a veterinarian immediately if you see your pet drinking antifreeze or suspect it had […]

Blooms occur in bodies of fresh water and exposure can be deadly to animals.

Animals with the gene mutation are at risk of severe reactions to certain drugs.