Is
It An Emergency? Check
For These Warning Signs!
If In Doubt Call Us!
Call
AmbuVet to transport to a Veterinarian
immediately if you observe any of the following:
Difficulty breathing. Check for
extreme restlessness, abdominal
breathing, excessive panting in
a dog or any panting in a cat.
If your male cat is not able to
urinate (you may see licking himself
or hear him crying in the litter
box).
If your pet is suddenly not able
to move its back legs.
If your dog or cat begins to drool
excessively.
If your pet's normally healthy
pink gums appear pale white or blue.
Excessive bloating of the abdomen
(belly).
Seizuring that doesn't stop in
a few minutes.
Any excessive bleeding that you
can't stop by applying pressure
for a few minutes.
High fever, above 104 degrees
with a rectal thermometer.
Ingestion of a poison such as
rat poison or many human medications.
Burns- whether heat or chemical-
flush thoroughly with cold water
for a few minutes and then call
us.
Severe trauma-such as being hit
by a car or falling out of a window.
A pet may look OK at first, but
may go into shock in a few minutes
or hours.
In a young puppy or kitten-sudden
weakness or inability to walk.
Injury to the eye including it
to bulge out, collapse or be very
painful (seen as squinting).
Is
it a Non-Critical Emergency? Check For These
Warning Signs! If In Doubt Call Us!
Signs
that Indicate that your pet should receive urgent
care today:
If your pet has stopped drinking.
Animals become dehydrated very quickly.
If your pet begins shaking, seems
weak, or unusually tired or has
been steadily losing weight.
If your dog has not eaten in
48 hours, or cat in 36 hours maximum
Any sign of blood in vomit, urine,
or stool.
No bowl movement/stool in 3 days.
If your pet has a persistent cough
that has suddenly worsened
Diarrhea for more than 24 hours.
Excessive vomiting-more that 3
times in a 1-12 hour period.
Injury to a leg or paw that results
in the pet not being able to walk
on it (holds the paw up in the air).
A scratch to the eye - you may
see your pet squinting. Prompt medical
attention is needed to avoid further
damage.
A bird fluffed up at the bottom
of the cage. (Not able to stay on
the perch)
Hives-swelling of the face and
itchy raised red lesions over the
head and neck or entire body. If
associated with difficulty breathing
your pet need to be seen immediately.
