Seeing Beneath the Surface: Why Dental X-Rays Matter for Pets We see it regularly at Peak Pet Urgent Care: pets with swollen faces, fractured jaws, or severe pain that seemingly came out of nowhere. The truth is, most dental emergencies don't happen suddenly. They develop slowly beneath the gumline where visual exams can't detect them, [...]
When Vomiting Signals Trouble: Understanding Digestive Upset in Dogs You wake up in the middle of the night to that distinct, awful sound: your dog is throwing up. You clean it up, hoping it was just something they shouldn't have eaten, but then it happens again. How do you know if it's just a mild [...]
Is That Lump on My Pet Something Serious? A Guide to Skin Masses You're giving your dog a belly rub or brushing your cat when your fingers pause over something unexpected- a small bump beneath the fur. Your heart skips a beat as questions flood your mind: What is this? How long has it been [...]
Cancer in Pets: Hope Through Early Detection and Advanced Care Does your pet seem a little slower these days, or have you noticed a lump that wasn’t there before? The fear that flashes through a pet owner’s mind at the thought of cancer is profound and completely normal. Learning your pet has cancer can feel [...]
The Hidden Risks of Non-Anesthetic Dental Cleanings It is natural to feel nervous about anesthesia. Many pet owners hesitate when their veterinarian recommends a dental cleaning under anesthesia, wondering if there is a safer alternative. The truth is that non-anesthetic dentals pose far greater risks to both safety and oral health than modern anesthetic procedures. [...]
Why Pets Lose Hair- and How to Help It Grow Back From constant scratching to unexplained bald spots, hair loss is a symptom worth investigating. Common causes include fleas, food sensitivities, and thyroid disease. Treating the source rather than the symptom is the key to restoring a healthy coat. At Peak Pet Urgent Care, our [...]
When Your Dog's Ear Swells: Understanding Ear Hematomas If you've noticed your dog shaking their head more than usual or pawing at their ear, you're right to be concerned. These behaviors often signal an underlying problem that, without intervention, can progress to a painful and disfiguring condition called an ear hematoma- blood trapped between skin [...]
Canine Cough Care: Recognizing and Preventing Kennel Cough Kennel cough isn’t only a nuisance- it’s an airborne infection that can take hold of any dog, often when we least expect it. By recognizing early signs such as a persistent dry cough, nasal discharge, or sudden retching, you enable rapid isolation and early veterinary care. Even [...]
When Sneezing Turns Serious: When to Bring Your Cat to Urgent Care for Respiratory Illness Your cat starts sneezing- a little at first, then constantly. Soon, you notice watery eyes, thick nasal discharge, and a refusal to eat. What began as a mild sniffle has become something more concerning. These signs often point to a [...]
When Your Cat’s Symptoms Point to Kidney Disease: What Happens in Urgent Care Your cat is drinking from the water bowl nonstop. They’re losing weight despite eating, or maybe they’ve started vomiting more often. Their coat looks dull, and the litter box clumps seem to grow larger by the day. These symptoms are among the [...]