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Common Emergencies Requiring Immediate Medical Attention 

Seizures

Seizures are due to temporary involuntary disturbance of the normal brain function that is accompanied by uncontrollable muscle activity. If able, please record a video to show your veterinarian!

Difficulty Breathing

There are many illnesses that can cause a pet to have difficulty breathing. An animal with heart disease, asthma, infection, anemia, cancer, or rat poison ingestion can exhibit the same outward signs breathing difficulty. Evaluation and determination of the cause is vital to treating a pet in this condition.

Active Bleeding

Patients with active bleeding can quickly go into to shock and become disoriented.  Use a towel to wrap areas that are bleeding and apply pressure until directed otherwise.

Inability to rise

Neurologic disorders, weakness, fractures, internal blood loss, and pain can make your pet appear disoriented or refuse to stand. Take care when moving pets with these symptoms. 

Unable to Urinate

The inability to urinate can occur in pets that have developed bladder stones, urethral obstructions, and prostate disease. Male cats are at high risk of urinary obstructions! 

Ingestion of Toxic Substance

Common toxins include chocolate, anti-freeze, xylitol, rat poison, & plants such as Lilies. The ASPCA Pet Poison Control Helpline is available 24 hours a day at (888) 426-4435. A consultation fee may apply, but expert veterinary toxicologists can determine if your pet requires immediate care or can be safely monitored at home. Please write down your case number if advised to seek veterinary care.

Emergency care

Business hours: call us at 740-862-8363 with any questions or concerns. Depending on emergency, you may be advised to go to your nearest emergency clinic for more specialized care! 

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