In the event of an emergency or accident, acting quickly and decisively may be critical in saving your pet’s life. It is best to call ahead and notify us so we may prepare for your arrival. Any recent medical records or medications your pet is currently taking should be brought in as well.

Recognizing an Emergency

BLEEDING

Bleeding from any part of the body
Bloody urine
Bloody stool or diarrhea
Bloody discharge from any orifice

TRAUMA

Acute swelling anywhere on the body

Wounds or lacerations

Any bite wounds (snake, dog, cat, insect, wild animal etc.)

Hit by a car

VOMITING OR DIARRHEA
Repeated episodes of vomiting/diarrhea over short time period
Chronic vomiting/diarrhea over days or weeks
Gagging repeatedly or inability to productively vomit

DIETARY INDISCRETION
Consumption of toxins (rodent bait, snail bait, insect baits, anti-freeze, household cleaners, illicit drugs, alcohol etc.)
Human over-the-counter medications (Some items include: Tylenol, ibuprofen, diet pills, vitamins)
Prescription human medications or overdoses of prescribed pet medications
Ingestion of foreign objects (toys, clothing, garbage, string, rubber bands)
Chocolate, macadamia nuts, grapes/raisins, bones, onions, garlic.

CONVULSIONS
Uncontrolled spasms, tremors, or seizures
Violently shaking his/her head

LETHARGY
Loss of interest in food, water or activities that he/she normally enjoys
Exercise intolerance or tiring easily
Abrupt change in behavior

PAIN
Crying, whining, or shivering
Limping or favoring a leg
Inability to walk, difficulty getting up
Acting painful when touched
Swollen, hard or distended abdomen

EYE PROBLEMS
Swelling, discharge, squinting
Difficulty seeing, a film over the eye
Foreign object in the eye

DISORIENTATION
Acute collapse
Inability to stand
Confusion or bumping into things
Head tilted to one side, walking in circles

CHANGES IN THIRST OR URINATION
Drinking and urinating more often or unusual volume
Straining to urinate (especially male cats)
Not urinating at all

COUGHING OR RESPIRATORY DISTRESS
Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing.
Panting (in cats)
Choking
Blue or white gums/tongue  

CALL US AT 252-0206 IF YOU THINK YOUR PET IS ILL.

EARLY TREATMENT CAN MEAN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH.

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