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Category: Emergency Care

When your pet is in distress, every minute counts. This section covers the most common pet emergencies from toxic foods and poisoning to seizures, injuries, and signs of serious illness.

All articles are written by veterinary experts and include guidance on when to seek immediate care at Walker Lake Veterinary Centre in Southwest Edmonton. If your pet needs urgent attention right now, call us at (587) 786-6771.

My Dog Ate Grapes — Is It Dangerous?

If your dog has just eaten grapes or raisins, treat it as a veterinary emergency and call your vet immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear. Grape and raisin toxicity can cause rapid, irreversible kidney failure in dogs — and unlike many other toxins, there is no safe dose. Even a single grape has […]

My Dog Ate Chocolate — What Should I Do?

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If your dog has just eaten chocolate, do not wait to see if symptoms develop. Chocolate is toxic to dogs and depending on the type, the amount consumed, and your dog’s size, it can cause serious harm — or worse. Call your veterinarian immediately. At Walker Lake Veterinary Centre in Southwest Edmonton, we treat chocolate […]