Pet Emergencies
Seek immediate care if your pet shows any of the following:
- Severe or persistent bleeding (over 5 minutes)
- Choking, difficulty breathing, or constant coughing/gagging
- Inability to urinate or defecate, or pain when doing so
- Eye injuries
- Suspected poisoning (e.g. antifreeze, xylitol,t bait)
- Seizures or staggering
- Broken bones, severe limping, or immobility
- Signs of extreme pain or anxiety
- Heatstroke or heat stress
- Unconsciousness.
We’ll do everything we can to see your pet as quickly as possible. Your calm, quick action helps us help them faster.
Call Ahead
This helps us plan for your arrival and ensures we have a vet available to help your animal. It also saves time when you get here. Remember animals in pain may lash out. Placing a blanket over the animal to lift it can protect you from getting bitten.
What to do in an emergency
Call ahead
Let us know you're coming—this helps us prepare and speeds up treatment.
Handling your pet
Injured animals may bite. Use a blanket to lift them safely.
Poisoning
Tell us what your pet ate. Bring packaging if it's a chemical.
Seizures
If a seizure lasts over 10 minutes, come in immediately. Keep your pet safe and avoid bites.
Heatstroke
Cool your pet quickly with a hose. Avoid wet towels—they trap heat.
