Petey - Rat Poison Survivor
Petey is a small mixed-breed dog that came to AAE two weeks after accidental ingestion of rat poison. When he presented, he was nearly comatose and his body temperature was barely life-sustaining. The rat poison had caused a severe anemia and critical hypothermia (low body temperature) that required aggressive treatment to offer any chance of survival. Petey received oxygen, IV fluids, thermal support, and a life saving whole blood transfusion from a blood donor dog belonging to an AAE technician among other treatments.
“Petey has been one the greatest joys of my life and I would have missed out on the opportunity of a wonderful, loyal companion if Dr. Runnels and the wonderful staff at AAE had not been willing and able to try and save him. He and the staff of AAE worked to save Petey without question or hesitation, just as if he were one of their own. That’s what truly sets Augusta Animal Emergency apart from any other critical care facility.”