For some time now, we have been telling people about the importance of routinely checking blood pressure in pets. Dr. Chauvet has been routinely monitoring the blood pressure of her neurology patients because—just like for us—high blood pressure can lead to strokes, seizures or sudden blindness.
High blood pressure in our pets can be caused by the same things that make our blood pressure soar. Various diseases, poor diet and lack of exercise are among the causes. Correcting the problem in our pets often involves a change in lifestyle just like it does with us. Weight loss, increased exercise and, often, faithfully taking medication all help keep blood pressure at healthy levels, and keep us, and our pets, feeling good and enjoying life.
We have more information about this important topic in our Guide to Hypertension in Pets
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Sarasota will soon be home to TWO board credentialed Critical Care Specilaists
We are so please, excited, and just plain old thrilled to announce that both of our Critical Care specialists have attained diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care!
Dr Melissa Claus is already working at the clinic, and Dr Mitch Potter will arrive within the next two weeks! This is truly and exciting time for the people and pets of the Greater Sarasota area. We are truly lucky to have these doctors joining our community.
Dr Melissa Claus is already working at the clinic, and Dr Mitch Potter will arrive within the next two weeks! This is truly and exciting time for the people and pets of the Greater Sarasota area. We are truly lucky to have these doctors joining our community.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
When should your pet visit an emergency and critical care specialist?
Emergencies happen, but since our pets can’t explain to us what is going on with them, it is important to know what symptoms require that you get your pet to an emergency and critical care specialist immediately. See our Pet First Aid Guide for more information on how to help your pet and what first aid items you need to keep on hand for emergencies.
• Difficulty breathing
• Physically traumatic event (hit by a car, falling a distance)
• Distended (swollen) abdomen
• Collapse
• Pale gums
• Fever/high body temperature
• Acute pain anywhere on the body
• Bleeding
• Bruising easily
• Uncontrollable vomiting and inability to hold down water
• Continual seizures
• Severe diarrhea, with or without blood
• Inability to urinate
• Ingestion of a toxin or overdose of a medication
• Severe lacerations or bite wounds
• Difficulty breathing
• Physically traumatic event (hit by a car, falling a distance)
• Distended (swollen) abdomen
• Collapse
• Pale gums
• Fever/high body temperature
• Acute pain anywhere on the body
• Bleeding
• Bruising easily
• Uncontrollable vomiting and inability to hold down water
• Continual seizures
• Severe diarrhea, with or without blood
• Inability to urinate
• Ingestion of a toxin or overdose of a medication
• Severe lacerations or bite wounds
Friday, October 1, 2010
VETERINARY NEURO SERVICES ADDS 24-HOUR CRITICAL CARE SERVICES
Veterinary neurology and neurosurgery services will continue to be offered, but the name will change to Critical Care & Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota to reflect the additional monitored care for critically ill dogs and cats.
SARASOTA, Fla., Sept. 30, 2010 – With the addition of a board-eligible emergency and critical care specialist to its staff, Veterinary Neuro Services now will offer 24-hour critical care services and is changing its name to Critical Care & Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota LLC (CCVSS) effective Oct. 15.
Joining the staff is Dr. Melissa Anne Claus, a board-eligible veterinary specialist in the areas of emergency and critical care, said Dr. Anne Chauvet, founder of Veterinary Neuro Services LLC. Claus joins the practice after finishing a three-year residency at the University of California Davis. CCVSS will continue to offer veterinary neurology and neurosurgery services.
Effective Oct. 15, CCVSS will offer 24-hour care under Claus’ direction and supervision for patients that are critically ill, have suffered a trauma or need monitored medical treatments like feeding tubes or mechanical ventilation, Chauvet said. The clinic is located at 4937 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
“Critical care goes beyond basic emergency care,” she said. “It is the same as a human patient who is transferred to the intensive care unit for continuous monitoring after being treated in the emergency room following a heart attack or car accident.”
Claus is a diplomate candidate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care with 10 years of experience in critical and emergency care, small animal medicine and surgery. She began her veterinary career at age 17 working as a veterinary technician. After graduation from the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, she completed post graduate training in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital and in small animal emergency and critical care at the University of California Davis.
About Veterinary Neuro Services:
Dr. Anne Chauvet, one of fewer than 200 veterinary neurologists and neurosurgeons in North America, is the founder of Veterinary Neuro Services in Sarasota, Fla. Veterinary Neuro Services treats brain, spinal cord and neuromuscular conditions in animals. It is located at 4937 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Fla. More information is available by calling 941-929-1818 or online at www.PetNeuro.com.
SARASOTA, Fla., Sept. 30, 2010 – With the addition of a board-eligible emergency and critical care specialist to its staff, Veterinary Neuro Services now will offer 24-hour critical care services and is changing its name to Critical Care & Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota LLC (CCVSS) effective Oct. 15.
Joining the staff is Dr. Melissa Anne Claus, a board-eligible veterinary specialist in the areas of emergency and critical care, said Dr. Anne Chauvet, founder of Veterinary Neuro Services LLC. Claus joins the practice after finishing a three-year residency at the University of California Davis. CCVSS will continue to offer veterinary neurology and neurosurgery services.
Effective Oct. 15, CCVSS will offer 24-hour care under Claus’ direction and supervision for patients that are critically ill, have suffered a trauma or need monitored medical treatments like feeding tubes or mechanical ventilation, Chauvet said. The clinic is located at 4937 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
“Critical care goes beyond basic emergency care,” she said. “It is the same as a human patient who is transferred to the intensive care unit for continuous monitoring after being treated in the emergency room following a heart attack or car accident.”
Claus is a diplomate candidate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care with 10 years of experience in critical and emergency care, small animal medicine and surgery. She began her veterinary career at age 17 working as a veterinary technician. After graduation from the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, she completed post graduate training in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital and in small animal emergency and critical care at the University of California Davis.
About Veterinary Neuro Services:
Dr. Anne Chauvet, one of fewer than 200 veterinary neurologists and neurosurgeons in North America, is the founder of Veterinary Neuro Services in Sarasota, Fla. Veterinary Neuro Services treats brain, spinal cord and neuromuscular conditions in animals. It is located at 4937 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Fla. More information is available by calling 941-929-1818 or online at www.PetNeuro.com.
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