Emergency Veterinary Care

Veterinary Emergencies

Any of the following situations can be classified as a veterinary emergency and would require immediate care:

• Your pet has ingested something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.)
• Bleeding from nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in urine
• Inability to urinate or pass feces, or pain associated with urinating or passing feces
• Heat stress or heatstroke
• Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop
• Fractured bones or severe lameness
• Seizures and/or staggering

• Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
• Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24-hours
• Injuries to the eye(s)
• Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
• Unconsciousness
• Choking, difficulty breathing or continuous coughing/gagging