Frisco Emergency Pet Care Podcast

A dog can be the best walking buddy and the best kind of company, but the wrong match can also become a real safety risk. Julie Schwenzer and Dr. Mike LoSasso, Chief of Staff at Frisco Emergency Pet Care , talk through how seniors and their families can choose a dog with fewer hazards and more happiness, starting with a simple rule of thumb: if the dog outweighs you, you need a plan. We get practi...

A new lump shows up on your dog and suddenly you are doing mental math at 2 a.m. Is it a harmless fatty bump, a skin growth that can wait, or something that needs help now? We walk through how we think about lumps and bumps in real life, including what benign masses often look like, why lipomas can quietly grow into a much bigger problem, and how a fine needle aspirate and cytology can turn a scar...

Your dog swallows a sock, digs through the bathroom trash, or snaps up something off the sidewalk and suddenly you’re doing the mental math: “Do we wait, or do we go now?” We tackle those exact moments with Dr. Mike LoSasso, Chief of Staff at Frisco Emergency Pet Care , and get honest, practical guidance designed to help you prevent an emergency vet visit when possible and act fast when it matters...

Sidewalks that quietly burn paw pads. A backyard hose that can turn into scalding water. A sunny afternoon that becomes heat stroke in minutes. Summer can be brutal on pets, and we want you to feel prepared before the next walk, bath, storm, or holiday celebration. We talk through the warm weather emergencies we see most at Frisco Emergency Pet Care and the “hidden hazards” many pet parents never...

A cat that strains in the litter box and leaves nothing behind is not “being weird” that can be a clock-starting emergency. Julie Schwenzer and Dr. Mike LoSasso from Frisco Emergency Pet Care walk through urinary problems in dogs and cats with a clear focus on what becomes urgent, what can wait for a regular appointment, and what you should never ignore. We talk about why female dogs and cats tend...

A pet can live with a heart murmur for years and still look totally fine, right up until breathing becomes an emergency. We walk through what congestive heart failure really is in dogs and cats, why it often shows up as fluid in the lungs, and how that changes oxygen exchange so quickly. If you’ve ever wondered whether a cough is “just a cough” or something more serious, this conversation gives yo...

Your dog didn’t wake up “old” overnight and your cat isn’t “just slowing down.” Aging is a life stage, not a diagnosis, but it can quietly stack the odds toward arthritis pain, kidney disease, cancer, and heart trouble. We talk through what counts as a senior pet in real life, why a Great Dane ages differently than a small dog, and why some breeds need earlier vigilance because of known risks like...

Your pet’s microchip can scan perfectly and still leave us with no way to reach you. That gap shows up in the worst moments: a dog bolts after fireworks, a gate fails during a storm, or a cat slips out during a busy door-opening night and gets hurt. We’re Julie Schwenzer and Dr. Mike LoSasso from Frisco Emergency Pet Care , and we walk through what actually happens at an emergency vet hospital whe...

Heat stroke is one of those emergencies where “we’ll watch them for a bit” can turn into heartbreak. Dr. Mike LoSasso from Frisco Emergency Pet Care , gets blunt about how fast dogs can overheat, how quickly organ damage can start, and why prevention is the best medicine when Texas temperatures climb. We talk through real-world dog heat stroke prevention: when to skip walks, why morning outings ar...

You spot a dog on the roadside or a cat limping through a parking lot and your instincts kick in fast. But once you decide to help, a new set of questions hits just as quickly: Where do you take them, what happens next, and could you be on the hook for anything? We walk you through the real-world, behind-the-scenes process at an emergency vet hospital when a Good Samaritan brings in a stray, lost,...

A hurt dog or cat can be more than a medical emergency. Sometimes it is the first visible sign that something dangerous is happening at home. Dr. Mike LoSasso, Chief of Staff at Frisco Emergency Pet Care , breaks down the real connection between animal abuse and domestic violence, why these cases are often underreported, and what it means when cruelty shows up before anyone is ready to say the wor...

The hardest part of loving a pet is realizing you may have to choose their last day. We sit down with Dr. Mike LoSasso, Chief of Staff at Frisco Emergency Pet Care , to talk plainly about pet euthanasia in an emergency vet setting and how a compassionate team can guide adults and kids through a goodbye that feels steady, honest, and safe. We start with the question many families quietly carry: sho...

What Are Common Animal Bites You Have Treated? A quiet puncture on your dog’s side can look harmless while muscle and vessels are torn beneath the skin. We take you inside real bite emergencies to show how vets read the clues, from housemate scuffles to copperhead strikes, and why the first decisions you make at home can change the outcome. Mike LoSasso, DVM , shares decades of emergency insights...

What Are Some Ramifications Of Using An Invisible Fence? A neat yard line that no one can see sounds perfect—until a rabbit bolts, a car appears, and your dog decides instinct matters more than a mild zap. We dig into the real risks of invisible fences with Dr. Mike LoSasso, Chief of Staff at Frisco Emergency Pet Care , and break down why motivation, timing, and behavior make convenience a fragile...

What Are Some Of The Most Common Mismatches Of Owners And Breeds? Ever fallen for a dog’s looks and learned the hard way that your life wasn’t built for that breed? We’ve seen the aftermath in the ER, and we’re pulling back the curtain on the mismatches that drive emergencies , behavior blowups, and heartbreak—and how to prevent them. From high-drive herders that outsmart baby locks to gentle gian...

In Your Experience As A Veterinarian, What Dog Breeds Do You Recommend Avoiding? Thinking about bringing home a Frenchie, Bulldog, Cavalier, or a high-drive working breed? We unpack the medical realities behind the cutest faces and flashiest trends, sharing straight talk from the ER floor about breathing issues, heart disease, training demands, and the true costs of care. Our goal is not to scare...

What Are The Signs Of Poisoning From Household Products?   Household comfort can hide real danger for dogs and cats, and the biggest risks are often the ones we overlook. We sat down with Dr. Mike LoSasso, Chief of Staff at Frisco Emergency Pet Care , to break down the pet toxins most likely to strike at home and what fast, effective response looks like. From raw yeast dough that ferments into alc...

How Is Bloat Treated And Why Is It Life-threatening? A dog that keeps trying to vomit but brings nothing up is flashing a red siren. We dive straight into gastric dilatation and volvulus—better known as bloat —and explain how a twisted stomach traps gas, crushes major vessels, and sends blood pressure crashing. With clear, no-drama guidance, we share the exact steps that save lives: rapid IV fluid...

How Do Veterinarians Prioritize Cases When Multiple Emergencies Arrive At Once? When minutes matter, who gets seen first at a pet ER—and why? We open the doors on emergency triage so you can understand the logic that protects lives and preserves dignity. From a dog that can’t breathe to a family seeking a peaceful goodbye, we explain how clinicians make fast choices, how hospitalized cases affect...

What Qualifies As A True Pet Emergency? If your dog started breathing hard tonight, would you know what to do? We sit down with Dr. Mike LoSasso, Chief of Staff at Frisco Emergency Pet Care , to map the line between worry and true emergency—and why minutes matter more than most owners realize. From heat stroke and prolonged seizures to dangerous ingestions, Mike explains the red flags that demand...

Meet the Host: Dr. Mike LoSasso, Chief of Staff at Frisco Emergency Pet Care Need help when your pet needs it most? We sit down with Dr. Mike LoSasso, Chief of Staff at Frisco Emergency Pet Care , to unpack how a true 24-7 veterinary ER operates, what problems walk through the door at 2 a.m., and how you can make faster, safer decisions for your dog or cat. From GI upsets like vomiting and diarrhe...