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Cats & Small Dogs: $450 - $500<br>
Medium/Large Dogs: $550 - $600<br>
(prices vary based on medications needed for different sized patients)
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Fees includes: DVM examination,, 12-hour block of care in our hospital, fluid management (fluids supplied by the referring veterinarian), pain management, antibiotics (up to 4 injections) or oral medications as prescribed by the referring veterinarian (if indicated), and I-stat w/PCV/TS (as indicated).

Treatments &amp; monitoring included in this package:

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  <li>Patient must be stable with no major electrolyte or blood glucose derangements</li>
  <li>Minimal blood work (including electrolytes as a bare minimum) checked by referring DVM within 8–12 hours of presentation</li>
  <li>IV catheter placement and treatments should be initiated at the referring clinic prior to transfer</li>
<li>IV fluids should be supplied by the referring veterinarian</li>
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Add-ons to basic overnight care fees can be added and an estimate will be provided to the client if indicated.

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We launched NPVEC Overnight Monitoring specifically with the needs of the veterinary community and pet owners in mind. Referring veterinary feedback helped us tailor the program to better serve you, your patients, and your clients.

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  <li>Fluids and additives as started by the referring DVM</li>
  <li>Medication administration at the same doses and routes of administration as prescribed by referring DVM</li>
  <li>PCV/TS 1 to 2 times during a 12 hour period</li>
<li>Monitoring/Observation</li>
<li>Rewarming &amp; TLC</li>
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  <li>Patient requires additional blood work outside of PCV/TS</li>
  <li>Patient requires additional diagnostics such as ECG, radiographs, or ultrasound</li>
  <li>Medical condition of patient becomes less stable</li>
<li>Need for oxygen, vasopressor or excessive nursing care</li>
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<span style="color: rgba(31, 31, 32, 0.9); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Boarding, bathing, and daycare reservations can be made online via our webpage or by downloading the Blue Springs Pet Resort app from the Google Play Store or Apple Store.</span><div><span style="color: rgba(31, 31, 32, 0.9); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br></span></div><div><span style="color: rgba(31, 31, 32, 0.9); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Please note that our reservation system requires payment by credit card and we cannot accept other forms of payment for Pet Resort services.&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgba(31, 31, 32, 0.9); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"></span></div><div><span style="color: rgba(31, 31, 32, 0.9); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br></span></div><div><span style="color: rgba(31, 31, 32, 0.9); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Select your preference below and set up your account to get connected with us. ***Please create only one account per family.***</span><span style="color: rgba(31, 31, 32, 0.9); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"></span></div><div><span style="color: rgba(31, 31, 32, 0.9); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br></span></div><div><span style="color: rgba(31, 31, 32, 0.9); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">We look forward to seeing your pet soon!</span><span style="color: rgba(31, 31, 32, 0.9); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"></span></div>

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<p dir="auto">As the weather gets nicer and begs for more outdoor activity with your pet, it is important to understand the risks of ticks.</p><p dir="auto">Tick bites on both pets and humans can lead to Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which cause very dangerous and uncomfortable symptoms such as anemia, arthritis, and even paralysis. Ticks are, therefore, something to be understood and avoided. Here are some facts about ticks as they affect your fur baby.</p><p dir="auto">Ticks are ectoparasites, which means they live by feeding on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles and amphibians. They attach by inserting their mouthparts into the skin. Many ticks additionally secrete a sticky substance that keeps them attached. The places where ticks attach can become red and irritated, which is easier to spot on a human than it is on an animal with fur.</p><p dir="auto"><strong>Prevention</strong><br>The best way to prevent ticks from attaching to your pet is to keep them inside and on leash when they are outside. Regardless (because even animals who stay indoors can get ticks that come in via other animals or humans), we recommend a prescription medicine regimen to prevent both ticks and fleas in your animal.<br>If your dog runs free in your yard and you have woods, try to create a landscape buffer, such as gravel or mulch, to separate the lawn from the more tick-friendly wooded area.<br>Treat the garden areas with a pet-safe insecticide. Same with the inside of your home–treat your carpeting, furniture, and walls with an eco-friendly tick preventative.</p><p dir="auto"><strong>Removal<br></strong>After all your attempts to prevent ticks from biting your animal, you may find a tick. There is a right way and a wrong way to get rid of ticks.</p><p dir="auto">Don’t just pull them out by hand or try to burn them. Instead, use fine-tipped tweezers placed close to the skin. Carefully pinch the tick’s head with the tweezers, and without twisting, pull it straight out. Be careful not to crush or squeeze the tick’s body, which can accidentally cause the tick’s bacteria-filled blood to get into your pet’s bloodstream.</p><p dir="auto">Once the tick has been removed, place it in a jar of insecticide or rubbing alcohol.</p><p dir="auto">Do not flush the tick down the toilet or sink, as they can survive in water.</p><p dir="auto">Because ticks can carry so many diseases, protect yourself from contact by wearing gloves and thoroughly washing your hands after you’re finished</p><p dir="auto">After removal, clean the area of the bite with an antiseptic. The bite area may itch, causing your pet to scratch or chew at it, so continue to monitor the area to make sure it doesn’t become infected or abscessed.</p><p dir="auto">Lastly, continue to monitor your pet after you remove a tick from their skin, as symptoms of tick-borne diseases may not show up for several days or weeks. Stay on the lookout for fever, loss of appetite, lethargy, or any stiffness in the limbs.</p>

Tick bites on both pets and humans can lead to Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which cause very dangerous and uncomfortable symptoms such as anemia, arthritis, and even paralysis. Ticks are, therefore, something to be understood and avoided. Here are some facts about ticks as they affect your fur baby.

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At Veterinary Emergency Clinic, we are just as passionate about our team as we are about pets.

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We collaborate closely with your primary veterinarian to support seamless, coordinated care.

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<p>Here at <strong>Veterinary Emergency Clinic</strong>, we accept many different payment options, including all major credit cards (person paying needs to be there), Scratchpay,and  CareCredit (NO CHECKS or third-party payment)</p>

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