Animal Emergencies

Below is a list of some of the emergency situations that would require immediate attention.

• Respiratory distress- open mouth breathing, rapid breathing
• Inability to urinate - male cats or any species
• Change in body temperature- overexposure to heat or cold
• Distended abdomen, trying to vomit without producing anything, belching
• Seizures, collapsing, falling, disorientation
• Trouble moving (paralysis)
• Excessive bleeding, unable to stop
• Toxin ingestion
• Hit by Car
• Not eating or drinking for more than 24 hours
• Vomiting or diarrhea for more than 24 hours, vomiting blood
• Acute eye injuries
• Ingesting a foreign body
• Bite wound from wildlife or other animals
• Facial swelling
• Pain- whining, shaking, panting.

Remember, you know your pet better than anyone else. If you notice your pet behaving in a way that is unusual for them or if something just does not seem right, you may have picked up on a subtle sign of a real problem.