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A Niu Veterinary Hospital, 1103-4731 McClelland Road, Richmond, BC (2026)

03/11/2026

ANVH EP-85 Make your pet a hero!! 讓你的狗狗成為英雄吧!!

It is A Niu's pleasure to have the chance to cooperate with the Canadian Animal Blood Bank, to become a donation center.

🐶❤️ Your Dog Can Save Lives
Canine blood products are vital for treating cancer, anemia, toxin exposure, trauma, immune diseases, and parvovirus.
One donation can help up to 3 dogs.

🐕 Donor Requirements
• 1–8 years old
• Over 55 lbs (25 kg)
• Healthy, calm temperament
• Up-to-date vaccines or valid titers

🎁 Donor Benefits
• Free physical exam & blood tests
• Appreciation gifts every donation
• Free microchip after the second donation
• Reward points for gifts
• Complimentary blood product if ever needed

🩺 Donation Process
The actual donation takes only 8–10 minutes, followed by rest and treats.

🏡 Aftercare
Provide water and rest; avoid strenuous activity and choke/prong collars for 48 hours.
Contact the Canadian Animal Blood Bank to register your canine hero.
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阿牛很榮幸的有機會跟加拿大動物捐血銀行合作,被選作捐血中心之一的醫院

🐶❤️ 狗狗捐血，拯救更多生命
犬類血液製品在許多急重症治療中都非常重要，包括：
癌症療程、貧血、中毒、外傷手術、免疫疾病、犬小病毒等。
一袋血，可以幫助 3 隻狗狗。

🐕 捐血犬資格
• 1–8 歲
• 體重超過 55 磅（25 公斤）
• 健康、性情穩定
• 已完成疫苗或提供力價證明

🎁 捐血犬福利
• 免費健康檢查與血液檢測
• 每次捐血都有感謝禮
• 第二次捐血送免費晶片
• 紅利點數可兌換禮品
• 若未來需要，可獲得免費血液製品

🩺 捐血流程
8–10 分鐘即可完成採血，之後有休息與小點心時間。

🏡 捐血後照護
提供飲水、休息，48 小時避免劇烈運動與 P 字型項圈。
想讓你的狗狗成為小小英雄，歡迎聯絡 Canadian Animal Blood Bank！

#逮完難波萬!!!!!

03/01/2026

ANVH EP-84 Splenctomy tumor in dogs - 狗的脾臟腫瘤摘除

This 8‑year‑old Golden Retriever came to us after a few days of not eating and feeling very low in energy. Tests showed severe anemia and low platelets, and he was eventually brought to A Niu for further care.
After discussing the options with his family, we proceeded with a splenectomy to give him the best chance of recovery.
He did great after surgery and is now back home resting comfortably — ready to enjoy life and keep going strong for many more years.

🐶 Splenectomy in Dogs - A splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen. It’s a common and often life‑saving procedure for dogs, especially when the spleen is bleeding or has developed a mass.

Why a Dog Might Need a Splenectomy
• Splenic masses (benign or malignant)
• Internal bleeding (hemoabdomen)
• Splenic torsion
• Trauma‑related rupture
Even benign masses can rupture and cause dangerous bleeding, so surgery is often recommended.

🩺 What the Spleen Does
The spleen helps filter blood and support the immune system, but dogs can live normal lives without it. Other organs take over its functions.

🛠️ What Happens During Surgery
• Stabilization (fluids, blood products if needed)
• Abdominal surgery to remove the spleen
• Checking for bleeding or spread of disease
• Biopsies if abnormalities are found

⚠️ Possible Risks
• Bleeding
• Heart arrhythmias
• Anesthetic complications
• Infection or delayed healing

Risk depends heavily on the underlying cause and how sick the dog is before surgery.

Prognosis
• Benign masses or torsion: often excellent after recovery
• Hemangiosarcoma: guarded to poor due to high metastatic rate
• Trauma: good once stabilized

❤️Takeaway for Pet Owners
Splenectomy can be life‑saving and many dogs recover very well. Early diagnosis and stabilization give the best outcomes.
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🐶 狗狗脾臟切除手術：飼主需要知道的事
脾臟切除（splenectomy）是犬隻常見、且在許多情況下能挽救生命的腹腔手術，尤其當脾臟出血或出現腫塊時。
💡 為什麼狗狗需要切除脾臟？
• 脾臟腫塊（良性或惡性）
• 腹腔內出血（hemoabdomen）
• 脾臟扭轉
• 外傷造成的脾臟破裂
即使是良性腫塊，也可能突然破裂造成危及生命的出血，因此常需要手術處理。
🩺 脾臟的功能
脾臟負責過濾血液、儲存血液、協助免疫，但狗狗沒有脾臟仍能正常生活，其他器官會補償其功能。
🛠️ 手術大致怎麼進行？
• 先穩定病患（輸液、必要時輸血）
• 進行腹腔正中切開
• 結紮脾臟血管並移除脾臟
• 檢查腹腔是否有出血或腫瘤擴散
• 若肝臟有異常，可能會取樣檢查
⚠️ 可能的風險
• 出血
• 心律不整（尤其是脾臟腫塊或腹腔出血的狗）
• 麻醉風險
• 感染或傷口問題
風險高低與狗狗的原發疾病及術前狀態密切相關。
📈 預後如何？
• 良性腫塊或脾臟扭轉：手術後預後通常很好
• 血管肉瘤（hemangiosarcoma）：預後較差，因為轉移率高
• 外傷破裂：若成功穩定，預後通常良好
❤️ 給飼主的重點
脾臟切除手術常常是救命的選擇，許多狗狗術後都能恢復良好生活品質。越早診斷與穩定治療，成功率越高。

這個case是一隻8Y的黃金獵犬,主訴是不吃飯跟精神活力低下,血檢之後發現嚴重貧血跟血小板低下,輾轉來到A Niu就診

和主人討論後決定手術把脾臟摘除

術後恢復狀況良好,目前已經返家休養,再戰5年

#加油阿金
#不要再鬧了

02/17/2026

ANVH EP-83 GI foreign body in dogs - 狗的胃腸道異物

🐶 GI Foreign Bodies in Dogs: What Every Pet Parent Should Know

Dogs explore the world with their mouths — and sometimes that curiosity gets them into trouble. One of the most common emergencies we see in veterinary medicine is the gastrointestinal (GI) foreign body, which happens when a dog swallows something that can’t safely pass through the digestive tract.

Common Culprits
• Socks, underwear, gloves
• Toys or toy fragments
• Bones, corn cobs
• String, fabric, hair ties
• Rocks, sticks
Even “small” items can cause big problems once they reach the stomach or intestines.

Signs Your Dog May Have Swallowed Something
• Vomiting or retching
• Loss of appetite
• Lethargy
• Abdominal pain or restlessness
• Drooling or lip-smacking
• Straining to defecate or producing very little stool
These signs can appear suddenly or progress over several days.

Why It’s Serious
A lodged object can block the GI tract, cut off blood supply, or even perforate the intestines. These situations are life-threatening and often require urgent surgery. Early intervention dramatically improves outcomes.

What to Do
If you suspect your dog ate something they shouldn’t have:
• Don’t wait to “see if it passes.”
• Don’t induce vomiting unless a veterinarian specifically instructs you to.
• Call your vet or an emergency hospital immediately.

Prevention Tips
• Keep laundry, toys, and trash out of reach
• Choose durable, size‑appropriate chew toys
• Supervise dogs who like to “sample” the world
• Use baby gates or closed doors to block access to risky areas

If your dog has similar symptoms, please contact your family vet ASAP.
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🐶 狗狗腸胃道異物：毛爸媽一定要知道的事

狗狗用嘴巴探索世界，有時候一不小心就把不該吃的東西吞下肚。腸胃道異物是臨床上最常見、也最危險的急診之一，指的是狗狗吞下了無法順利通過腸胃的物品。

常見的「誤食元兇」
• 袜子、內褲、手套
• 玩具或玩具碎片
• 骨頭、玉米芯
• 繩子、布料、髮圈
• 石頭、木棍

別小看這些東西，進到胃腸道後都可能造成嚴重阻塞。
狗狗可能誤食的症狀
• 嘔吐或乾嘔
• 食慾下降
• 無精打采
• 腹痛、坐立不安
• 流口水、舔嘴唇
• 排便困難或糞量變少
症狀可能突然出現，也可能在幾天內逐漸惡化。

為什麼這麼嚴重？
異物可能造成腸道阻塞、血流中斷，甚至刺穿腸壁，這些都是危及生命的情況，通常需要緊急手術。越早處理，預後越好。

如果你懷疑狗狗吞了不該吞的東西
• 不要等看它會不會自己排出
• 不要自行催吐，除非獸醫明確指示
• 立即聯絡你的獸醫或急診醫院

預防方法
• 將衣物、玩具、垃圾放在狗狗拿不到的地方
• 選擇耐咬、尺寸合適的玩具
• 監督喜歡亂咬東西的狗狗
• 用門或安全欄阻隔高風險區域

如果你的狗狗有類似的症狀,請趕快跟你的家庭獸醫聯絡

#大過年的
#吞異物
#感覺有點應景
#你不要再鬧了
#你媽媽很擔心阿

02/06/2026

工讀生可以出來了歐

02/06/2026

ANVH EP-82 Dog amputation surgery 狗的截肢手術

Today, A Niu would like to introduce a case of amputation in dogs

⭐ When amputation is considered
Amputation is typically recommended when it provides a better quality of life than attempting to save a limb. Common indications include:
• Severe trauma
(e.g., crushed limb, non-reconstructable fractures, degloving injuries)
• Malignant tumors
Most commonly osteosarcoma in large-breed dogs
• Severe infection
When tissue viability is lost or infection is uncontrollable
• Neurologic dysfunction
Non-functional limb causing trauma or chronic pain
• Vascular compromise
Limb ischemia that cannot be reversed
In many cases, amputation is less painful, less risky, and more humane than prolonged attempts at salvage.

⭐ How dogs adapt
Dogs—especially medium to large breeds—adapt far better than most owners expect.
• Most walk comfortably within 24–72 hours.
• Full functional adaptation often occurs within 2–4 weeks.
• Front-leg amputations are biomechanically harder than hind-leg ones, but still very manageable for most dogs.

⭐ What the surgery involves
A typical limb amputation is:
• Performed under general anesthesia
• Completed in 45–90 minutes, depending on location and complexity
• Usually done at the scapulothoracic, coxofemoral, or mid-femur/humerus level (Disarticulation is preferred over leaving partial limbs that can cause pressure sores.)
Pain control is multimodal: opioids, NSAIDs, local blocks, and sometimes gabapentin.

⭐ Recovery and aftercare
Most dogs go home within 24 hours.
At home:
• Keep the incision clean and dry
• Prevent licking (e-collar or medical shirt)
• Restrict activity for 10–14 days
• Use non-slip flooring or mats
• Support with a sling for the first few days if needed
Complications to watch for:
• Seroma formation
• Incisional infection
• Phantom limb sensations (rare but possible)
• Difficulty rising or slipping early on

For this case, is a 7kg Eskimo Dog Mix dog, with R front leg elbow tumor. Through biopsy, confirms soft tissue sarcoma. After discussion with the owner, decides to perform amputation surgery .

The patient recovers well, can walk and has goos appetite within 48 hours.

If your dog has similar symptoms, please contact your family vet ASAP.
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阿牛今天想跟大家分享一個「狗狗截肢」的真實案例

很多飼主聽到「截肢」兩個字都會非常害怕，但其實對某些狗狗來說，截肢反而能帶來更好的生活品質。今天的主角，就是一隻勇敢的小朋友。

⭐ 什麼情況會需要截肢？
當患肢已經造成疼痛、無法使用，或保肢手術風險更高時，獸醫會建議截肢，例如：
• 嚴重創傷（壓碎、無法重建的骨折、皮膚撕脫）
• 惡性腫瘤（大型犬常見骨肉瘤）
• 嚴重感染、組織壞死
• 神經功能喪失、慢性疼痛
• 血液循環無法恢復
在這些情況下，截肢往往比拖延治療更安全、更減痛，也更人道。

⭐ 狗狗適應得比你想像中更好
真的！牠們的恢復力超強：
• 多數狗狗在 24–72 小時內就能走路
• 2–4 週就能完全適應三腳步態
• 前肢截肢雖較具挑戰，但大部分狗狗仍能活得開心自在

⭐ 手術怎麼進行？
• 全身麻醉
• 手術時間約 45–90 分鐘
• 常見截肢位置：肩胛胸壁、髖關節、或肢體中段
• 多模式止痛：NSAIDs跟鴉片類止痛劑

⭐ 術後照護
大部分狗狗 24 小時內即可回家。
回家後請注意：
• 傷口保持乾燥
• 頭套／醫療衣避免舔咬
• 限制活動 10–14 天
• 使用防滑地墊
• 前幾天可用吊帶協助站立

⭐ 本次案例分享
這是一隻 7 公斤的愛斯基摩混種犬,右前肢肘部出現腫瘤,經生檢後確診為惡性的軟組織肉瘤。

與飼主充分討論後，我們決定進行截肢手術。
✨ 好消息是：牠恢復非常好！
在 48 小時內就能走路、精神佳、食慾也很好。

三腳狗狗依然可以快樂生活，只要疼痛被解除，牠們往往比我們更堅強。

如果你的毛孩出現類似症狀，請盡快聯絡您的家庭獸醫。
早期診斷、早期處理，永遠是最好的選擇。

#這有點血腥
#吃飯的時候不要看
#楊醫師準備休假
#邱醫師上班地獄開始
#看到邱醫師很乾的話請見諒

02/01/2026

ANVH EP-81 Parvovirus alarm in Vancouver 犬細小病毒爆發警報

Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious and often life‑threatening viral disease in dogs, especially puppies. It causes severe gastrointestinal illness, rapid dehydration, and can be fatal without prompt veterinary care.

CPV Is
• A highly contagious virus that spreads through infected f***s and contaminated environments.
• Primarily affects puppies 6–20 weeks old, but unvaccinated adults can also get sick.
• Causes acute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis and sometimes myocarditis in very young pups.
• The virus mutates quickly, leading to new variants that continue to circulate globally.

How It Spreads
• Direct contact with infected dogs
• Contact with contaminated surfaces (floors, soil, shoes, bowls, hands)
• The virus survives for months in the environment and is resistant to many disinfectants.

Clinical Signs
Common symptoms include:
• Severe vomiting
• Profuse, often bloody diarrhea
• Lethargy, fever, anorexia
• Rapid dehydration
• Abdominal pain

Any puppy with these signs should be treated as an emergency.

Treatment
There is no antiviral cure, but aggressive supportive care dramatically improves survival:
• IV fluids and electrolyte correction
• Antiemetics
• Antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infection
• Nutritional support
• Isolation to prevent spread
• Some clinics now use monoclonal antibody therapy, which may improve outcomes.

Prevention
• Vaccination is extremely effective and the best protection.
• Puppies need a series of vaccines every 3–4 weeks until at least 16 weeks old.
• Avoid dog parks or unknown dogs until fully vaccinated.
• Use bleach (1:30 dilution) to disinfect contaminated areas.

If You’re in Richmond, BC and dealing with a suspected parvo case, emergency care is critical.
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🐶 犬小病毒（Parvo）— 幼犬最致命的傳染病之一

犬小病毒（CPV）是一種高度傳染、可能致命的病毒性疾病，最常見於尚未完成疫苗接種的幼犬。發病速度快、症狀嚴重，需要立即就醫。

什麼是犬小病毒？
• 透過受感染糞便與受污染環境快速傳播
• 最常見於 6–20 週齡幼犬
• 會造成急性出血性腸胃炎，嚴重時可致命
• 病毒在環境中可存活數月，極難清除

⚠️ 常見症狀
如果你的狗狗出現以下症狀，請立即尋求獸醫協助：
• 嚴重嘔吐
• 大量或帶血的腹瀉
• 嗜睡、食慾下降
• 發燒
• 快速脫水
• 腹部疼痛
任何疑似症狀都應視為緊急狀況。

🏥 如何治療？
目前沒有直接殺死病毒的藥物，但積極治療能大幅提高存活率：
• 靜脈輸液與電解質補充
• 止吐與腸胃保護
• 抗生素預防繼發感染
• 早期營養支持
• 嚴格隔離
• 部分醫院提供單株抗體療法，可改善預後

🛡️ 如何預防？
預防遠比治療容易：
• 幼犬需每 3–4 週接種一次疫苗，直到至少 16 週齡
• 完成疫苗前避免去狗公園、寵物店或接觸陌生狗
• 使用 1:30 漂白水消毒受污染區域

https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1448766699945104&id=100044353633177&rdid=uzmtG9HzELeVAS3t #

01/21/2026

ANVH EP-80 Silent killer - tumor rupture 沉默的殺手 - 腫瘤破裂

Over the past few weeks, A Niu has handled three emergency surgeries caused by ruptured tumors — two in the spleen and one in the liver. All three were senior dogs over 10 years old.

Their owners said the same thing: “They were totally fine… then suddenly collapsed.”

When they arrived, the dogs had low blood pressure, pale gums, and signs of internal bleeding.

Ultrasound scans revealed large abdominal masses with active hemorrhage.

These are true life‑or‑death moments. Surgery has to happen
immediately to find the bleeding source and remove the tumor if possible. But not every patient is fortunate enough to make it through such a critical event.

Afterward, many owners ask how they can prevent this from happening. The honest answer is: regular health check‑ups.

Tumors don’t grow big or rupture overnight. By the time symptoms appear, the tumor has usually been developing silently for months.

Prevention will always be better than emergency treatment.

If your dog or cat shows signs like weight loss, a growing belly, pale gums, or sudden collapse, please seek your family vet right away.
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阿牛在這幾周內接到了3例腫瘤破裂的緊急手術,2例是脾臟1例是肝臟,都是年>10歲的老狗,主訴都是本來好好的,突然倒下站不起來(血壓低),黏膜蒼白(內出血),所以送來醫院

經檢查後發現腹腔有大的團塊,經超音波確診為腫瘤+內出血

這是和死神拔河的緊急手術,必須馬上開刀找到出血點跟評估腫瘤摘除,但不是每個病患都這麼幸運地可以被搶救回來

術後主人問該怎麼樣可以避免這個狀況? 我想了想只有定期的健康檢查才有辦法預防,腫瘤不會一夕之間長到這麼大或者馬上破裂,要到發生臨床症狀了通常都要至少幾個月以上的時間,只能說預防甚於治療

如果你的貓狗有類似的症狀(體重下降,腹圍變大,黏膜蒼白,無法站例等等),請盡速就醫

#會吃會喝精神活力正常就不是急診
#不要鬧好嗎
#急診不是給你這樣用的
#再這樣我要生氣氣囉

$ANVH EP-79 Radius and Ulna fracture in dogs 狗的橈尺骨折(前臂)Today, A Niu would like to introduce a case of Radius and ulna fra...$

01/11/2026

ANVH EP-79 Radius and Ulna fracture in dogs 狗的橈尺骨折(前臂)

Today, A Niu would like to introduce a case of Radius and ulna fracture in dogs

🐶 Radius & Ulna Fractures in Dogs are among the most common forelimb fractures, especially in small‑breed dogs. Because the radius is the primary weight‑bearing bone, fractures here significantly affect mobility.

Why These Fractures Happen
1. Small‑breed dogs (toy breeds) Very poor blood supply to the distal radius, making it fragile and slow to heal, so even minor trauma (jumping off furniture, falling from arms) can cause a fracture
2. Larger dogs
Require significant trauma (HBC, falls, gunshot injuries) to fracture the radius/ulna
3. Typical fracture patterns
Both bones usually break together
Distal diaphyseal fractures are especially common in small breeds

Clinical Signs
Sudden non‑weight‑bearing lameness/Swelling of the limb/Pain on palpation/Crepitus or instability (often obvious because of minimal soft tissue coverage)

Diagnosis
Radiographs (2 views minimum) to evaluate fracture type: transverse, oblique, comminuted, open vs closed

Treatment Options
⭐ Surgical Repair (Gold Standard)
Especially critical in toy breeds, where external coaptation has an 80%+ nonunion rate.

Healing Time
Puppies

12/29/2025

ANVH EP-78 Atlantoaxial Luxation(環樞椎脫位)

Today, A Niu would like to introduce a classical case of "AA luxation" in dogs

🐶 AA luxation is instability between the first two cervical vertebrae (C1 = atlas, C2 = axis). This instability allows the axis to shift abnormally, compressing the spinal cord. It is most common in toy and small‑breed dogs, especially Yorkies, Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Toy/Mini Poodles, and Pekingese.

What Causes AA Luxation?
Congenital (most common in small breeds):
Malformed or absent dens (odontoid process)/Dysplastic or aplastic stabilizing ligaments/Complex craniocervical anomalies
Even mild trauma (jumping off couch, rough play) can trigger clinical signs

Clinical Signs
Signs result from spinal cord compression at C1–C2:
Neck pain (most common and sometimes the only sign)/Tetraparesis or ataxia/Intermittent collapse/Head held low or tilted/Inability to stand or walk
Respiratory paralysis in severe cases (can be fatal)

Diagnosis
Cervical radiographs: increased space between C1–C2, dorsal tipping of axis, dens abnormalities
CT and MRI: excellent for bony detail, dens fractures, congenital anomalies and evaluates ligamentous integrity and spinal cord compression

Treatment Options
Conservative (non‑surgical)Used for: Mild signs/Financial constraints/Cases where surgery is high‑risk
Includes:
Strict crate rest (6–8+ weeks)/External splint or neck brace
/Pain control/Anti‑inflammatory medications

Surgery is recommended for severe cases

Please contact your family vet if your dog has similar symptoms
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今天阿牛要介紹的case是狗的環樞椎脫位(第一頸椎第二頸椎脫位)

🐶環樞椎脫位是指第一跟第二頸椎脫臼,壓迫到脊椎神經造成臨床症狀,常見於小型玩賞犬,像是約克夏,吉娃娃,博美,米你貴賓等品種

什麼會造成環樞椎脫位呢?
通常跟先天發育異常有關,例如椎體發育不全,周邊的韌帶發育不全,加上輕微的創傷就有可能引發(沙發上跳下來,玩得太過劇烈等等)

常見的臨床症狀有:
脖子疼痛,共濟失調(無法控制四肢),歪頭,無法站立,癱瘓,嚴重的case會誘發呼吸抑制

如何診斷?
X-ray是第一步,可以看到C1-C2之間的距離變大,以及椎體的發育異常
但斷層掃描跟核磁共振可以完美的去評估細節以及神經受壓迫的程度

怎麼治療呢?
可以分成保守治療跟手術治療
保守治療用於症狀輕微,有經濟考量或手術風險高的病患-嚴格的限制活動6-8周,疼痛管理,戴頸圈or外固定支架
但如果症狀嚴重像是癱瘓or先天發育異常,手術是唯一的治療方式

如果懷疑你的狗有類似的症狀,請趕快跟家庭獸醫聯絡

#小狗狗
#我只能幫你到這裡
#只能轉去做高階影像了

12/14/2025

Dear owners:

A Niu Veterinary Hospital will stay open during the holidays

12/23-25 Only Dr. Wayne for appointment

12/24 open till 6pm, emergency after 6pm

12/25 & 1/1 All-day emergency(consultation 230 CAD)

If you need any veterinary medical service

Please contact us: 604-285-8822
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各位飼主爸媽好:

阿牛於聖誕假期仍照常營業

12/23-25 為Dr. Wayne看診

12/24 門診至下午6點,6點後為急診時段

12/25 & 1/1 全天為急診時段(診療費230 CAD)

如果你需要任何緊急獸醫服務,請聯絡我們

604-285-8822

#請不要掛急診來打預防針
#好啦也是可以啦

12/07/2025

ANVH EP-77 Xylitol poison in dogs 狗的木醣醇中毒

Today, A Niu would like to share a case of Xylitol poisoning in dogs

Xylitol is extremely toxic to dogs. Even small amounts can cause life-threatening hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), seizures, liver failure, or death. If a dog ingests xylitol, immediate veterinary care is critical.

Why Xylitol Is Dangerous for Dogs
Sugar alcohol: Xylitol is a sugar substitute found in sugar-free gum, candies, baked goods, peanut butter, toothpaste, mouthwash, and even some medications.
• Insulin surge: In dogs, xylitol triggers a rapid release of insulin, leading to a sudden and profound drop in blood sugar (hypoglycemia) within 30 minutes to 2 hours.
• Liver damage: Larger doses can cause acute liver injury or failure within 24–48 hours.
• Species-specific: Cats, ferrets, and horses are not affected in the same way; dogs are uniquely sensitive.

Symptoms of Xylitol Poisoning: Vomiting/Weakness, lethargy, or collapse/Ataxia (loss of coordination)/Seizures/Coma
In severe cases: jaundice, bleeding disorders, liver failure

Note: The amount of xylitol varies widely between products. Even one piece of sugar-free gum can be dangerous for a small dog.

🩺 What To Do If Your Dog Eats Xylitol
• Do not wait for symptoms. Call your veterinarian or an emergency clinic immediately.

Bottom line: Xylitol ingestion is a medical emergency in dogs. If you suspect your dog ate anything containing xylitol, seek veterinary help immediately — even if they seem fine at first.
===========================================今天要牛要介紹的case是狗的木醣醇中毒

木醣醇是一種常見的人工代糖,常用在烘焙,口香糖,花生醬,牙膏,漱口水等人造加工品中來取代真的糖

木糖醇對狗來說是劇毒,他會造成肝臟過度分泌胰島素而造成嚴重低血糖,涉入的量太多則引發肝衰竭,而且只有狗這個物種會對木糖醇有毒性反應

常見的臨床症狀有嘔吐,虛弱,倦怠,食慾下降,嚴重的話會有癲癇,黃疸,肝衰竭等症狀

如果你的狗吃了木糖醇,請趕快跟你的家庭獸醫聯繫,即使他看起來是很正常的,記住,木糖醇對狗來說是一種劇毒

這個case在吃下口香糖後幾小時內肝指數上升到600多(正常125以下),血糖掉到30幾(正常120-150),住院點滴治療幾天後慢慢恢復正常

今天終於畢業了

#瘋子退散
#今年冬天好冷
#喜歡

12/03/2025

ANVH EP-76 Statement related to the false accusation
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Recently, A Niu has received several malicious negative comments on Google, accusations such as :

1. A Niu is an “Extortion, retaliation, and zero ethics.” animal hospital.
2.“They refused to discuss the results or the sudden price surge. They demanded $60+ just to answer basic follow-up questions a week later.”
3. “Delete the negative Google reviews or your dog is permanently banned from our clinic.” That’s not healthcare. That’s straight-up blackmail. Etc.

Toward this false accusation, our official response is below:
The owner is lying; what they claim is not true, not even close. We would like to clarify that the appointment was originally a recheck for a pre-existing condition, but new clinical signs were reported by you during the visit.

Because of this, additional blood work was recommended. The estimate was presented, reviewed, and the quotation was obtained before we proceeded. That means the owner definitely knows what we will do and gives us permission to do it. The exam results, comparisons to previous findings, and recommendations for diet and supplements were all explained during that consultation.

No concerns were raised at the time. We only became aware of the owner’s dissatisfaction a week later, following with one-star review related to the $50 recheck fee. Since the report had already been fully explained previously, it is appropriate to charge a recheck fee when using additional doctor time to re-explain the same results—especially to someone who was not present at the original visit.

It looks like many misunderstandings stem from this second-hand interpretation. At A Niu Veterinary Hospital, we do not pressure or threaten clients. All estimates and invoices are reviewed with clients before any treatment or medical behaviour is provided. The statements in the owner’s review significantly misrepresent the events that occurred and have negatively impacted our hospital’s reputation. We will be seeking legal action.

Given the communication barriers and the breakdown of trust, we believe we are no longer the right fit for this owner’s veterinary needs. We are happy to transfer the pet’s medical records to any hospital of owner's choice.
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最近阿牛有收到一則以上的惡意負評,內容是許多的不實指控像是:
1. 阿牛是一間”勒索,報復,無道德的醫院”
2. 拒絕說明跟解釋收費內容,還要求更多的門診費用
3. 刪掉負評不然A Niu就拒絕診療等等,以及還有許多不實的指控

針對這些不實的指控,阿牛的回應如下:

飼主講的並不是事實。我們想澄清，這個主人預約原本是針對既有病況的複診，但在就診過程中提出了新的臨床症狀像是黑便跟多喝水。

因此，楊醫師建議進行額外的血液檢查來排查有無其他問題。檢查所需的費用報價已在進行前呈現、說明並由飼主簽署報價確認後才進行。所有檢查結果、與先前數據的比較，以及飲食與保健品的建議，都已在當次門診中詳細解釋。

門診結束時並未收到飼主的疑慮。我們是在一週後，因飼主針對 50 元加幣複診費留下的一星評論，才得知飼主的不滿。由於報告內容先前已完整說明，若需額外花費醫師時間再次解釋相同結果，尤其是對未參與原始就診的人，收取複診費是合理的。

看來許多誤解源自於這種間接的轉述。在阿牛動物醫院，我們絕對不會，也不可能強迫或威脅飼主。所有預估費用與帳單都會在任何治療或給藥前，與客戶確認並同意後執行。我們絕對是收費公開透明的動物醫院。這個主人的評論內容嚴重扭曲跟背離事實，並對本院的聲譽造成負面影響，我們會採取法律的動作。

鑑於溝通障礙與信任破裂，我們認為已不再適合繼續為這個飼主提供任何醫療服務。我們會將寵物的醫療紀錄做好轉給飼主選擇的任何醫院。

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