The Expert Team at Advanced Veterinary Care Center Work Together to Save Papi
“I didn’t think he was going to make it,” recalls Dan Marino, of his dog Papi. Dan was out of town when he got a call from his mom, Claire, that his sweet goldendoodle was very ill. “He was throwing up, having trouble standing and a lot of different things,” adds Dan. So, when Papi could not stand, Claire took him right away to Advanced Veterinary Care Center’s 24-hour emergency hospital in Davie (Broward County).
Doctors at AVCC suspected internal bleeding. They asked about rat poison exposure. “He was shaking and could not maintain balance. My mom had rat poison traps in our yard. We have three dogs and they are out there every day. The idea that this could happen to Papi, did not occur to us. I was a wreck and completely beside myself. My mom was upset and felt really bad. The concern was, even if we could heal Papi, he may never be able to move again.”
Dan booked a flight home from California right away and Claire told him to prepare for the worst. The rat poison had been in Papi’s system for days. “But I was thinking to myself, of course the doctors are going to try to do whatever they can do. And that’s exactly what happened. Mentality is key. The doctors and nurses at AVCC had a great attitude about everything. They did not give up on him and put him at the top of their priority list immediately. It was the level of attention I would have given him. They had to do blood transfusions, lots of fluids, oxygen and more!”
Dan recalls the moment he got to see Papi for the first time. “I get to him and he lifts his head and starts panting. In that moment, he started to do a turnaround. I went to see him every 4 hours.” After a few days of hospitalization, Papi is doing great at home. “He’s very active,” adds Dan. “He’s a little quirky. He loves cuddling. He can jump and he is a hopper; in the air over and over. His energy is back. If anything, he became more energetic!”
And, Dan is especially grateful AVCC saved his furry best friend, with whom he shares a very special bond. “They were excellent. They were all very positive and honest. I had a lot of questions and they answered all of them. They really love and care about Papi. They brought him back from the brink and saved him!”
About Advanced Veterinary Care Center
South Florida’s Premier Veterinary Emergency Hospital
We Have a Fully Staffed Veterinary Emergency Hospital
We have the largest team of veterinary emergency doctors and nurses in South Florida. Our emergency doctors are internship trained and have years of experience in emergency medicine. Every person on our ER team is RECOVER certified (basic and advanced life support/CPR training).
A Collaborative Approach to Veterinary Care
Our emergency doctors are supported 24/7 by our team of board-certified veterinary specialists. We work as a team to provide the best possible outcomes for pets and their people. Great veterinary medical care is a team sport – our collaborative approach and the quality of our team give patients the best chances for the best possible outcomes. We have earned a reputation for handling the most challenging cases because of our team and our approach.
Board Certification. It Matters!
Board certification in an accredited veterinary specialty is the only accepted standard for expertise in veterinary medicine. Our experts are all board certified in their specialties and they have collectively published over 30 peer-reviewed publications in veterinary medical journals.
We Have a State-Of-The-Art Facility
Including a full in-house lab, canine and feline blood products, a brand new 32-slice Fuji CT unit, surgical suites, minimally invasive surgical equipment, flexible and rigid endoscopy, mechanical ventilator, blood products and all equipment and services necessary for state-of-the-art care.
Centrally Located, Easily Accessible, and Worth the Drive.
We are 20 minutes from most of Broward County and 45-60 minutes from much of Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties.
We are Privately Owned and Operated.
The owners of AVCC are full-time veterinarians and active members of our community.
Advanced Veterinary Care Center in Davie (Broward County) is open 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. If you have any questions regarding our services, please feel free to call us anytime at 954-500-8387 or visit us online here