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Webinar: Ask a Vet

Top 5 Pet Emergencies We See & How to Prevent

Top 5 Pet Emergencies We See & How to Prevent

Our beloved pets share so much with us – their joy, their companionship, their unconditional love. But the one thing they can’t share? When something’s wrong with their health.

Unlike us, our pets can’t say “I don’t feel well” or “Something hurts.” Instead, we must become their voice by recognizing those subtle changes in behavior or unexpected symptoms that signal something might be wrong.

Every pet parent knows that moment of uncertainty – when your normally energetic companion suddenly seems off, and you’re faced with the difficult decision: “Should I wait and see… or is this an emergency?

That’s exactly why we’re hosting this free live webinar with Dr. Kristen French-Kim, our experienced urgent care veterinarian. She’ll walk you through the most common 5 pet emergencies she sees in practice and what you should actually do when they happen as a pet parent.

You’ll learn:

  • How to recognize emergency symptoms early
  • How each of these 5 critical conditions is actually treated
  • Prevention tips to avoid emergencies
  • Live Q&A—ask Dr. Kristen anything!

We’ll examine real urgent cases, including toxic ingestions, gastrointestinal blockages, traumatic injuries, respiratory distress, and urinary emergencies – equipping you with knowledge that could save your pet’s life!

Got questions? Dr. French-Kim will answer live!

📅 When: Tuesday, June 10th, 6:00 PM

📍 Where: Online — join from anywhere!


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🔴 Important: This session is for general education only. Dr. Kristen French-Kim cannot discuss or provide advice on specific cases without a Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR)

About Dr. Kristen-French-Kim

Dr. Kristen French-Kim is an experienced veterinarian at Houston Veterinary Walk-in & Urgent Care with a strong focus on urgent care. She graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2021 and brings a unique background in vaccine development and histopathology research to her clinical work.

Dr. French-Kim is passionate about urgent care and has a special interest in wound management, GI endoscopy, and surgery. In addition to her role at our animal hospital, she continues to sharpen her emergency medicine skills by working at local ER hospitals.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, exploring Houston’s food scene, and making pottery. Her furry (and scaly) family includes three cats — McLovin, Barnaby, and Katsu — and a Kenyan sand boa named Mordecai.