Emergency Services

Unfortunately, there may come a time in which you and your pet are in an emergency situation.

If your pet is faced with any of the following problems, be sure to contact us immediately.

In General

• Any problem persisting for longer than 24 hours.
• Any problem that worsens over several hours.
• Any systemic problems such as lethargy, loss of appetite, weakness and fever.
• Body temperature less than 100°F or greater than 104°F.
• Any indication that more than one body system (GI, urinary, neurological) is affected.

Gastrointestinal Problems

• Frequent bouts of vomiting or diarrhea resulting in loss of large volumes of fluids.
• Inability to drink or keep water down.
• Blood or black material (digested blood) in the vomit or stool.
• More than three to four episodes of vomiting or diarrhea in a puppy or in a dog older than 8 years.
• Vomiting following suspected ingestion of foreign material (toys, garbage, rocks, etc).
• Suspected poisoning.
• Suspected bloat.
  

Bleeding

• Bleeding from nose, mouth or anus.
• Bleeding accompanied by bruising of the skin, especially on the abdomen.
• Bleeding that cannot be stopped by applying pressure.
• If blood loss is excessive.
• Weakness, difficulty breathing, or reluctance to move after a bleeding episode.

Lameness

• Obvious fracture of a limb.
• Non weight-bearing lameness persisting for more than 12 hours.
• Swollen, painful joins or a gait that appears as if "walking on eggshells."
• Paralysis of one or more limbs.
• Lameness that initially improves but does not resolve in 24-48 hours.

Other

• Trauma
• Venomous bite.