Reading Your Pet’s Body Language: Subtle Clues They’re in Pain Your dog no longer runs to the door to greet you. Your cat avoids her favorite sunny window ledge. Maybe your pet hesitates on the stairs or flinches when touched. Many families chalk these changes up to “just getting older,” but in reality, they’re often [...]

From Irritation to Emergency: Recognizing Serious Eye Problems in Dogs and Cats A pet’s eyes can change quickly, and those subtle shifts often signal more than meets the eye. Redness, squinting, or cloudy vision may look minor at first, but they can indicate conditions that threaten comfort, sight, or even a pet’s life. At Emergency [...]

Emergency Guide to Dangerous Foods and Poisons in Dogs and Cats Pets are naturally curious. A dog counter-surfing for snacks or a cat nibbling on a new houseplant may seem innocent, but many everyday items can be dangerous or even fatal. At Emergency Pet Hospital of Glendora, we frequently see emergencies caused by accidental poisoning. [...]

Pet Limping Explained: Minor Injury or Emergency Trip to the Vet? When a dog or cat starts limping, many families hope it is “just a sprain” that will heal with rest. Sometimes that is true, but limping can also signal fractures, ligament tears, infections, or even cancer. The challenge for pet owners is knowing when [...]

Pyometra in Pets: Why Emergency Surgery Can Save Your Dog or Cat’s Life If you have a female pet, you need to know the signs. It often starts with something subtle: your dog seems tired, skips dinner, or your cat hides more than usual. Within hours or days, these vague symptoms can spiral into a [...]

One moment your pet is happily running in the yard, and the next you notice their face swelling, their breathing sounding strange, or frantic scratching that will not stop. Allergic reactions can appear suddenly and range from mild hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis. At Emergency Pet Hospital of Glendora, we often see pets whose “minor” symptoms [...]

Emergency Guide to Pet Heatstroke: Signs, Risks, and Rapid Response Here in Glendora and across the San Gabriel Valley, summer heat can be relentless. While people can escape into air conditioning or reach for a cold drink, our pets have far fewer ways to cool themselves down. Dogs and cats are especially vulnerable to overheating, [...]

Itching All Night: When Scratching Becomes an Emergency A little scratching is normal, but when your dog is up all night chewing at their paws or your cat cannot stop shaking her head, it is more than a minor annoyance. Constant itching is exhausting for pets and their families. The noise of licking, the smell [...]

Common Puppy and Kitten Emergencies: Recognizing and Handling Urgent Issues Bringing home a new puppy or kitten is one of life’s greatest joys, but young pets are fragile and emergencies can happen in the blink of an eye. Because their bodies are still growing, they dehydrate faster, crash harder, and hide illness poorly. At Emergency [...]