Is this an Emergency?
Common Pet Emergencies
Is this an Emergency?
Common Pet Emergencies
- Ingestion of rat poison, chocolate or anti-freeze needs IMMEDIATE attention. A list of toxic substances for cats and dogs may be found here.
- Difficult or labored breathing
- Any trauma (hit by car, lacerations, etc.)
- Lethargy or unusual restlessness
- Seizure activity
- Difficulty urinating, bloody urine, unable to urinate
- Rapid swelling or distention, especially on head or abdomen
- Vomiting / loss of appetite
- Diarrhea / constipation
- Excessive salivation / Difficulty swallowing
- Difficult or unusual movement. Collapsing needs IMMEDIATE attention
- Rapid or extremely slow pulse
- Excessive coughing or sneezing
- Excessive water consumption
- Porcupine Quills
- Ingestion of rat poison, chocolate or anti-freeze needs IMMEDIATE attention. A list of toxic substances for cats and dogs may be found here.
- Difficult or labored breathing
- Any trauma (hit by car, lacerations, etc.)
- Lethargy or unusual restlessness
- Seizure activity
- Difficulty urinating, bloody urine, unable to urinate
- Rapid swelling or distention, especially on head or abdomen
- Vomiting / loss of appetite
- Diarrhea / constipation
- Excessive salivation / Difficulty swallowing
- Difficult or unusual movement. Collapsing needs IMMEDIATE attention
- Rapid or extremely slow pulse
- Excessive coughing or sneezing
- Excessive water consumption
- Porcupine Quills
If you believe your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, call us immediately
If you are worried or concerned about what your pet is doing, bring them in right away.
