In a health crisis, you want to bring your pet to a veterinarian immediately.
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What to Do During Your Pet’s Medical Emergency
If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, the most important thing to do is to get help immediately.
Reasons to Seek an Emergency Veterinarian
Recognizing the signs of a pet emergency is critical for getting your pet the help they need in time. If your pet is experiencing any of the following symptoms, don’t wait—call us and bring them to our clinic immediately for emergency treatment. If your companion shows any of the following symptoms, they may need emergency care:
- Difficulty breathing or choking
- Severe bleeding or open wounds
- Seizures or collapse
- Ingestion of toxic substances
- Unresponsiveness or loss of consciousness
- Fractured bones or significant trauma
- Hit by car
- Difficulty giving birth
- Paralysis or inability to move
- Persistent vomiting or diarrhea with signs of dehydration
- Severe allergic reactions (swelling, hives, difficulty breathing)
- Heatstroke or signs of overheating
- Eye injuries or sudden blindness
After-Hours Veterinary Emergencies
Some pet emergencies happen outside of regular hours. If your pet is experiencing a life-threatening emergency after hours, we recommend contacting the closest 24-hour animal hospital. Their emergency veterinarians can handle your pet’s condition with necessary care when we are closed. Please consider creating a list of nearby emergency hospitals to have handy in case of after-hours emergencies.
The closest 24-hour emergency vet to our location is:
VCA Old Marple Animal Hospital
An Affordable Bridge to Emergency Vet Care
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