Identifying Urgent Care Needs
Pets may require urgent veterinary attention for various health issues that, while not immediately life-threatening, still need prompt care. These include symptoms such as:
Experiencing an Emergency?
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Coughing and sneezing
- Urinary issues
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Lethargy
- Fever
- Bite wounds/lacerations
- Abscess
- Foxtail
- Poisons and other toxicities
- Ingestion of foreign objects (toys, socks, twigs, rocks)
- Vehicle accidents
- Eye and ear issues
- Acute skin disease
- Anal gland issues
- Allergic reaction
- Back pain
- Acute limping
- Seizures
Identifying Emergency Care Needs
In certain situations, your pet may need immediate emergency care. This is particularly the case in severe incidents such as
- Pale gums
- Rapid breathing
- Weak or rapid pulse
- Change in body temperature
- Difficulty standing
- Apparent paralysis
- Loss of consciousness
- Seizures
- Excessive bleeding
Identifying Poison Ingestion Needs
If you suspect your pet has ingested something poisonous, immediate action is crucial. Contact our clinic right away. If it’s after hours, please proceed to an emergency veterinary facility or contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at their 24-hour hotline: (888) 426-4435.
Certified toxicologists will evaluate the situation based on your pet’s age, health condition, the substance ingested, and the quantity consumed. They will advise the best course of action, which may include inducing vomiting. Note that a consultation fee of $85 may be charged for this service.
