Possible Emergency Situations...
Difficulty Breathing:
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 from an unknown source, you should seek
professional help immediately, even if he/she is acting okay because internal
bleeding and /or damage may be present.
Laceration and Bite Wounds:
Wounds that break the skin are contaminated
and can become seriously 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. Seek medical attention as soon as possible.
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 your veterinarian or
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 an 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 Urinating:
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.
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