Sometimes, it can be difficult to determine what is and isn’t a true pet emergency, But in general, if you’re concerned, then we are too! Common emergencies include but are not limited to:
- Ingestion of a toxic substance, including human foods like xylitol, chocolate, or garlic, to household cleaning agents or automotive fluids
- Hot-weather fainting, seizures, and other signs of heat stroke
- Fractures, lameness, severe lacerations, and other signs of serious trauma
- Bleeding from the orifices
- Choking, gagging, and respiratory distress
- Eye injury
- Inability or refusal to drink water or eat food
- Lengthy periods between delivery of puppies or kittens in a litter (difficult labor)
- Unexplained disorientation, dizziness, or loss of consciousness
- Inability to urinate or defecate
If you think that your pet might need emergency care, call us right away at (306) 540-9691.