EMERGENCIES CAN ARISE AT ANY TIME
Common Pet Emergencies
As a pet owner, knowing when to seek emergency treatment or pet urgent care for your furry friend can be difficult. While this list is by no means exhaustive, here are a few situations that warrant a trip to an emergency vet:
If your pet is exhibiting symptoms other than those listed above or you have any other reason to suspect they need urgent or emergency care, it is always best to err on the side of caution. Give us a call or bring them in for further guidance.
- Car accidents
- Foreign object ingestion
- Ingestion of a known toxin (ie chocolate in dogs)
- Difficulty passing urine or stool
- Labored breathing
- Abdominal bloat
- Serious wounds or lacerations
- Uncontrollable bleeding
- Seizures
- Loss of consciousness
- Sudden extreme lethargy
- Refusal to eat or drink for 24+ hours
- Crying out in pain
When to Seek Pet Urgent Care
- Minor wounds
- Limping
- Skin or ear infections
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Coughing or sneezing
- Eye issues
- Urinary changes
If your pet is exhibiting symptoms other than those listed above or you have any other reason to suspect they need urgent or emergency care, it is always best to err on the side of caution. Give us a call or bring them in for further guidance.
