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Dogs and Snakes Don't Mix... and That Can Be a Problem! - As the temperatures begin to warm, wildlife starts... (more)

Essential Oils: Not Essential for Pets! - All pet owners should be aware of the potential toxiticy of essential... (more)

Beware the Amanitin mushroom in Michigan - Amanita phalloides, known as "death cap" or "death angel" and Amanita... (more)

Pet Poisoning: Signs and Symptoms - Ingested, inhaled or absorbed poison substances can cause a wide range of symptoms... (more)

Torn or Broken Toenail - The most effective solution to stop bleeding is Quick Stop (steptic powder). This product... (more)

Rectal Temperature for Cats and Dogs - Taking an animal's rectal temperature is the best way to know if your pet... (more)

Respiratory Rate for Cats and Dogs - Technique Observe chest motion or place a wet finger or pocket mirror over... (more)

Normal Heart Rate for Cats and Dogs - The heart rate can be taken by locating the animal's pulse along the femoral... (more)

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Anesthesia & Surgery

From simple laceration repairs to thoracic trauma, we are equipped to handle emergencies that require anesthesia and surgery.We carefully monitor our patients with pulse oximetry, doppler blood pressure, ECG and capnography under anesthesia.... (more)

Emergency & Critical Care

AEC doctors and technicians continually work to improve their skills and capabilities. We have emergency and critical care expertise in treating all breeds of dogs and cats, as well as avian and most exotic pet species: We have helped rabbits,... (more)

Endoscopy

Endoscopy is often used along with ultrasound, digital xray and lab blood work analysis to help determine a diagnosis and treatment plan for your pet. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy With our state-of-the-art endoscopy equipment, we are fully... (more)

Avian and Exotic Care

Exotic pets have special needs in the hospital. We have two warming / oxygen therapy incubators and an isolated climate control ward designed to accommodate these unique patients. AEC is the only emergency animal hospital in Southeastern... (more)

Radiology and Ultrasound

Digital radiography enables us to quickly diagnose various conditions such as fractures, abdominal masses or cardiac disease; contrast agents can be utilized if needed. Ultrasound enables us to look at and assess the margins (edges),... (more)

Laboratory and Pharmacy

Complete analysis of our patients is available on-site including hematology, electrolytes, blood gas, chemistries and coagulation assays.AEC's Pharmacies stock a wide variety of injectible, topical and oral medications for dogs, cats, avian... (more)

Transfusion Medicine

Packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma and whole blood are readily available for those patients in need. Patients are pre-screened to receive the appropriate transfusion and monitored carefully during the actual transfusion. Blood transfusions... (more)