Emergency Care

When Does My Pet Need Emergency Care?

Any of the following situations can be considered an emergency:

• Difficulty breathing or severe coughing
• Ingestion of a foreign object, drug, poison or unknown substance
• Bleeding or unexplained bruising
• Blood in vomit, feces or urine
• Severe vomiting, retching, or diarrhea
• Swollen, hard or painful abdomen
• Serious wound
• Suspected broken limb
• Any injury to the eye
• Loss of consciousness
• Seizures
• Inability to move or sudden weakness
• Unusual or erratic behavior
• Signs of extreme pain
• Straining to urinate (especially a male cat)
• Labor that does not progress
• Prolonged heat exposure, overheating or heat stroke
• Snake bite

If you are concerned about your pet at any time, please contact us. We are happy to counsel you on the best course of action.