Summer heat can turn dangerous fast for pets. Heat stroke can escalate from heavy panting to organ damage within minutes, and hot pavement can burn paw pads in under a minute, even on a mild 77°F day. Learn the early warning signs of heat stroke, how to use the 5-second pavement test before every walk, which pets are most at risk, and what to do if your dog or cat starts overheating. Same-day care available at EVS Pet Urgent Care for heat exhaustion and paw burns.

Keep your pets safe (and your vet happy) this Fourth of July! From fireworks to BBQ hazards like corn cobs and fatty meats, a little planning prevents big problems. Update ID tags, watch for heat, and skip the scraps. EVS Pet Urgent Care is open for urgent needs—so you can celebrate smart and avoid a stressful holiday for you and your pets.

When a perfectly healthy young cat named Patches died without warning, the heartbreaking answer came from a single green leaf in her stomach — a lily. Just one bite was enough. This Easter, learn why lilies are so dangerous to cats, how quickly tragedy can strike, and what every pet parent needs to know to keep their feline safe. Don’t let beauty become a silent killer.

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