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King (aka Mustache) came into our cardiologist for evaluation of tachycardia (rapid heartbeat). After a cardiovascular examination and BNP SNAP test (a cardiac biomarker), Dr. Lake-Bakaar found that it is unlikely King has underlying heart disease!

Snap came into our hospital because of severe tremors caused by a toxin ingestion. After 24 hours of hospitalization and observation, his symptoms improved and he was able to go back to his foster family.

Clara came into our ER tonight for evaluation following trauma from a door falling on her hind end. Her owner brought her in immediately and during the time she was at our hospital, she progressively improved weight-bearing on her hind legs.

Dr. Lake-Bakaar and the team at EVS is conducting a clinical study on diuretics and Chance is our first participant! He came into our hospital yesterday for increased coughing and respiratory effort. Our ER Doctor found that his mild heart murmur had worsened, and he was diagnosed with mitral regurgitation a condition that affects heart valve and congestive heart failure (fluid buildup in the lungs).

Pumpkin presented for bruising after a bath. Blood work revealed an extremely low platelet count and further evaluation is consistent with a condition known as immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (ITP). With this condition, the body starts attacking and destroying the platelets causing an inability to clot properly.