Emergency Problems

• Difficulty Breathing-Labored, noisy or rapid in character
  
• Persistent Bleeding-Apply pressure to stop bleeding
  
• Distended or Bloated Abdomen -Straining or Difficulty Urinating or Defecating
  
• Heatstroke-Often associated with collapse or weakness
  
• Pregnancy Issues -Straining or Difficulty Delivering Kittens or Puppies, Contractions for more than 2 hours or labor with visible fetus or membranes in excess of 15 minutes
  
• Seizure or Loss of Balance -Includes tremors, coma, staggering, convulsions, sudden blindness, fainting, head tilt, as well as sudden changes to personality
  
• Pain or Lameness -Crying, moaning, constant licking, heavy panting, limping, difficulty walking or moving body
  
• Traumatic Injuries-Wounds, Trauma, Injury, Shock, Injury due to falling from height; being struck by
• automobile, or other traumatic event
  
• Poisoning- Exposure to, or ingestion of toxic substance such as rat poison, antifreeze, snail bait, mushrooms,
• chocolate, prescription medications Seek immediate medical attention and bring container or product name if possible
  
• Persistent Vomiting and / or Diarrhea -If bloody in nature do not wait for repeated episodes
  
• Snake Bite or Insect Bites- Pets bitten by rattle snakes should see a veterinarain immediately, insect bites can causes serious reactions in some pets including swelling, difficulty breathing, hives.
  
• Any Other Signs that are Troublesome -Eye discomfort, severe itching, hives, swelling etc
  
  If you think it might be a problem for your pet... Call!