Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center
By Carla Mader Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (PVSEC) is western Pennsylvania’s most comprehensive multi-specialty referral and emergency veterinary center. They provide small animal veterinary services in 14 disciplines and 24/7 emergency services. PVSEC is conveniently located and easily accessible in North Hills off I-279. Pittsburgh is very fortunate to have a premier veterinary […]
Xylitol in Dogs : The Sweet Killer!!!!!
Samuel Durkan, DVM, DACVECC Co-medical Director at PVSEC BluePearl Pittsburgh What is Xylitol? It is a natural sugar substitute found in gum, candy, some medications (mostly children’s), peanut butter and in bulk for baking needs. Xylitol’s popularity is based on its anti-cavity producing properties, unlike sugar for people. This is its main fondness as a […]
Blue Pearl Article Spring 2022
Veterinary technicians play many roles. We are phlebotomists, radiology technicians, laboratory technicians. We are ICU nurses and anesthesiologists. Most importantly we are the voice for the voiceless. Every day we advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves. That is the most rewarding part of being a vet tech: Knowing that at least one patient […]