Possible Emergencies...

 

Breathing Difficulty:

       Labored breathing and/or pale or bluish tongue or gums may indicate heart failure, lung disease, internal bleeding, or major chemical imbalances

 

 

Serious Bleeding:

       For heavy bleeding, apply direct pressure to the wound - seek help immediately!

 

 

Major Trauma:

       If your pet has fallen, been hit by a car, or has suffered multiple wounds form an unknown source, you should seek professional help immediately, even if he/she is acting okay.

 

 

Laceration and Bite Wounds:

       Wounds that break the skin are contaminated and can become infected. Many wounds that seem minor to the naked eye - a small puncture or bite wound - can often have deeper, more serious injuries below the skin's surface.

 

 

Collapse, Loss of Consciousness:

       Illness or injury may make a pet too weak to stand. Neurological problems can prevent normal movement and lead to greater injury if your pet tries to walk.

 

Seizures:

       Collapse and excessive convulsing, salivating, thrashing. Can last mere seconds to minutes. Keep hands away from animal mouth, as the animal has NO CONTROL over muscle reaction and can still bite. Prevent animal from injuring itself by surrounding it by blankets. When seizure has subsided, call the your veterinarian or Animal Emergency Center.

      

Poisoning:

       If you know, or even suspect this, call immediately for professional direction to deal with the problem quickly.

 

 

Prolonged Vomiting or Diarrhea:

       Many serious illnesses begin with vomiting and/or diarrhea. Multiple episodes of vomiting or diarrhea can lead to serious dehydration and even shock.

 

 

Infections:

       If your pet develops and infected wound or abscess, or if he/she suddenly gets worse while on medication for an infection, seek professional help immediately. Infections can spread and cause toxicity.

 

 

Difficulty Urination:

       Your pet may appear to be straining due to constipation, but it could be more serious. Frequent attempts to urinate that don't produce a normal urine flow could indicate infection or obstruction -especially in male cats - even neutered males! This can lead to uremic posioning, bladder rupture and death.

 

 

Eye Problems:

       Redness, excessive tearing, pains, pawing at the eyes, squinting, or eyelid spasms suggest and acute problem. The symptoms can intensify and cause worse damage if not treated promptly.