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Dr. Dawn Crandell and the AHP Critical Care team look after a patient using the mechanical ventilator

Mechanical Ventilation

The ventilator can be scary, but it saves lives Animal Health Partners is one of the few veterinary hospitals in the Greater Toronto Area that has a critical care ventilator, available for use in very specific situations. Mechanical ventilation is a way of providing respiratory support for animals who have…

Lessons from the ICU

Written by Dawn Crandell, DVM, DVSc, DACVECC The ICU veterinarians, technicians and animal care attendants at the Toronto Animal Health Partners treat the hospital’s most seriously ill and injured patients.  Our work gives us unique insight into what medical problems are common, dangerous and preventable.  I’d love to share the…

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A Primer on Pet First Aid and CPR

To be a truly awesome pet owner, all you need is love, right? Without a doubt, warmth and tenderness are essential parts of the puzzle. But to be a responsible pet owner, an understanding of what to do in a pet emergency is crucial. Acquiring items for a pet first…

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How to Recognize a Pet Emergency

If you believe that you have a pet emergency then contact Animal Health Partners – Emergency Veterinary Services immediately. Sometimes a small symptom can appear to be an emergency to pet owners. That is why it is important to understand how to recognize a pet emergency. There are obvious signs that demonstrate…