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Unfortunately, our pets
cannot tell us what exactly is bothering them. The following
will hopefully provide some useful information to help you assess
your pet's condition and the course of action you should
take. If your pet has any of these
symptoms, call ahead and bring him/her in
IMMEDIATELY: PROBLEM OR
COMPLAINT | SYMPTOMS | Inability to
Breathe | Noisy
respiration, blue tongue, gasping for breath. | Bleeding that
Won’t Stop | Continuous
bleeding from any body part. Apply pressure and contact us
ASAP. | Difficulty
Urinating or Appears
Constipated | No urine or
bowel movement but pet continues to try. | Inability to
Deliver Puppies or Kittens | Hard labor for
more than 2 hours with no appearance of any more pups or
kittens. | Pain | Severe or
continuous discomfort with no relief, or sudden
lameness. | Vomiting or
Diarrhea | Continuous or
with the appearance of blood. | Loss of Balance
or Consciousness | Tremors,
staggering, blindness, fainting, comatose. | Severe
Itching | Continuous
scratching, biting, or self-mutilation. | Penetrating
Wounds | Any serious
laceration, especially at the chest or abdomen. | Hit by
Car | Bring in pet
immediately! | Bloat | Sudden abdominal
swelling. |
If your pet has any of the following
symptoms, you should call your veterinarian and make an appointment
for an exam TODAY: PROBLEM OR COMPLAINT | SYMPTOMS | Difficulty
Breathing | With or without
cough. Pet continues to eat and drink. Pet does not appear
frantic. | Vomiting or
Diarrhea | Without blood;
No unusual contents; Pet does not appear to be in pain. | Swallowed
Foreign Object | Call and make an
appointment with your vet even if you THINK pet swallowed
it. | Itching | With possible
self-mutilation. | Strange
Odor | Foul odor
emanating from any part of the body. | Burns | Heat or chemical
burns incurred same day. If severe go to vet
immediately. | Dirty or Smelly
Ears | Pet scratching
at ears. Odor coming from either or both ears. |
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If your pet has any of the following
symptoms, it is safe to monitor and wait OVERNIGHT before
consulting with your veterinarian:
PROBLEM OR
COMPLAINT |
SYMPTOMS | Vomiting or Diarrhea | No
blood; no foreign material; no pain; not continuous. | Itching | Mild to moderate scratching; no
skin damage; no bleeding; not continuous. | Lameness | Little or no pain; no discomfort
when walking; not continuous. | Thirst or Urination | Excessive drinking and/or
urinating with no blood, no pain, no straining or
discomfort. | Loss of Appetite | Skipped one main meal, but no
other signs of illness. |
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