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All we can say is, it must have seemed like a good idea at the time. Yes, this feral cat managed to get his head stuck inside a mayonnaise jar. The kind people at Tabby's Place cat sanctuary rescued him and brought him to our sister hospital, the Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center in Levittown, PA. Our vets sedated the cat and snipped off the plastic jar. Nice work everyone!

In the heat of summer, do everything you can to #keepdogscool. Our veterinarians see many dogs suffering from heat stroke, which can be fatal. So please share this news report from Louisville.

Great discussion on raising a proper puppy!

You heard about Minnesota's skyscraper-climbing raccoon this week, but did you know about the artwork this daredevil stunt inspired? Check it out.

She made a wish, and her wish was to have a dog. But then her dog got very sick. What happens when the wish of your life has to go to the hospital? https://bluepearlvet.com/media-releases/girl-reunited-with-make-a-wish-dog-thanks-to-expert-veterinary-care/

Everybody loves a good cat photo, but what if your pictures always turn out too blurry or too dark? Watch this photographer and his cat Wolfie for some tips on taking better images of your cat.

Pet insurance is the right choice for many pet owners, but not everyone. BluePearl's Dr. Cathy Meeks offers these pointers in her latest column.

Congratulations on your sons and daughters who go off to college this fall. Is the family dog going with them?

Our veterinarians spend years learning the science of veterinary medicine. But is there more to learn outside the bounds of science? Grab a tissue, take a deep breath, and read this poignant, thought-provoking article by our Dr. Karena Joung.

Most dogs make us want to say "awwwww." But these dogs who received the Medal of Courage make us want to stand up and salute. Thanks to the heroes, those with two legs and those with four.

This is a story about two dogs whose lives were saved with a process you may not realize is used in veterinary medicine -- dialysis. We're glad Armani and Bella came to BluePearl hospitals after coming down with a potentially deadly disease called leptospirosis. Thanks to expert treatment and some very dedicated owners, we're happy to report that these two pets are wagging their tails again!

How did a dog named Jake wind up 1,000 miles away from home? We may never know. Who are the heroes that returned Jake to his family in Arizona? Several extremely generous people and one microchip.

Did you know BluePearl hospitals stayed open 24/7 during both Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma? Our Florida medical director explains in this article some of the things we learned about your pets while weathering the storm.

When her cat Rosita accidentally ingested medicine meant for her dog, BluePearl veterinary technician Amanda Fernandez did what 2,999,999 people had done before her: She called the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. “Thankfully, prompt medical attention and the guidance of APCC’s knowledgeable staff allowed Rosi to make a full recovery with ‘nary a hitch in her giddy-up,’ Amanda says.” Amanda and Rosi learned that they were APCC’s 3 millionth case when their call was answered, and they want to say, “thank you to the entire staff at APCC for doing what you do—all day, all night; every day, every night, without fail.” If you need to reach the Animal Poison Control Center, call (888) 426-4435. And by the way, most BluePearl hospitals also are open around the clock. Our veterinarians are experts on many toxic substances that pets get into, but we sometimes call the poison control hotline also. It's a great resource.

In honor of Cute Puppy Monday (if that’s not a holiday, we think it should be!), we offer this shot of 10 ridiculously adorable golden retriever puppies. One of them, Dakota, was a patient at our BluePearl hospital in Nashville, Tenn., when she had an allergic reaction to an antibiotic. Luckily one of board-certified emergency and critical care specialists was able to treat Dakota and help her get back home to her loving family. Thanks to rayoflightphoto.com for the great image!

We're so glad Jack is better now...

Veterinarians can see joy and heartbreak almost every day, and Dr. Louise Beyea has been on the job for 30 years. This article from a Minnesota newspaper provides a real behind-the-scenes glimpse of life in a veterinary ER. Thanks, Dr Beyea, for touching so many lives!

This dog named Laggie is on the mend!

We love Bernese mountain dogs!

It's May, and that means free eye exams for service dogs, courtesy of a fantastic program coordinated by Stokes and ACVO! This gorgeous hunk, named Vader, accompanied by his adorable friend Gwyneth, was seen by Dr. Erica Tolar in our Louisville hospital. Vader is a therapy dog who visits hospitals, nursing homes and helps with depositions for children.

Hurricanes hit BluePearl hospitals in Texas and Florida last year, and our courageous veterinary professionals worked around the clock to save pets' lives. As you can imagine, we learned a lot from this experience. We wanted to share our knowledge with other veterinarians. So thanks @dvm360 magazine for sharing this article about our lessons learned!

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is an important reminder to return unused prescription drugs, both for humans and for our furry friends, to prevent unintended consequences. If you would like to take the opportunity to empty your medicine cabinet and turn in unused or expired prescriptions, visit the the Take Back Day website to find your closest drop off location. Drop off sites are accepting prescriptions tomorrow, April 28th between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.