What is a Pet Emergency?
If you believe that your pet is having an emergency situation that cannot wait for your primary care givers normal business hours, check the list below to confirm. If it is indeed an emergency than we encourage you to come in so we can assess the problem.
What is a Pet Emergency?
The following are indications that your pet may require immediate medical attention:
Difficulty, labored (breathing with their abdominal region), blue colored tongue
Rapid heartbeat
Pain
Swollen or distended abdominal region, especially if vomiting, retching or signs of weakness
Repeated attempts to urinate from a cat that is not producing urine
Repeated vomiting, blood in vomit
Traumatic Injuries (even if not immediately showing signs):
Hit by a car
Falling from height
Blunt force trauma
Penetrating wounds (e.g. stab wounds, bite wounds)
Toxin ingestion - common pet toxins may include (but not limited to):
Chocolate
Rat/Gopher Poision
Prescription drugs (please bring the label with you!)
Artificial Sweeteners (Xylitol)
Nicotine
Household cleaning products
Antifreeze
Other:
Certain household plants
Collapse/Inability to stand/walk
Loss of balance or loss of consciousness
Seizure activities
Bleeding that does not stop within 5 minutes (please apply pressure while enroute)
Bloody diarrhea
Heat Stroke
Heavy panting
Weakness
Elevated temperature
Hives and severe itching, especially combined with vomiting or lethargy
Inflammation, swelling, or recent injury to eye(s).
Foreign object ingestion
