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Emergency vet hospitals treat conditions such as severe trauma and breathing issues.

Pet owners may call ahead, stay calm and bring medical records to emergency hospitals.

Urgent care clinics handle minor issues, including ear infections and torn toenails.

Part of being a responsible pet owner is knowing how to properly care for your animal.

It’s not just making sure a pet receives sufficient food, water and shelter. It’s also about ensuring the pet has access to medical care.

Many pet owners take their pets to veterinarians for regular checkups and routine procedures or to receive medications and vaccinations.

But sometimes, a trip to a veterinary emergency hospital may be required.

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