Is it an emergency? This certainly can be a challenging question to answer and especially since our team cannot make a diagnosis over the phone. Many diseases can have similar signs but vary in severity. The following list is signs or conditions that would typically be associated with potentially serious conditions. ·Increased rate and/or effort in breathing ·Shallow or delayed breathing - gasping ·Bleeding ·Wounds ·Straining or unable to urinate or have a bowel movement ·Changes to Oral Gum Color (should be pink) ·Distended or Bloated Belly ·Persistent Vomiting and/or Diarrhea ·Difficulty or Unusual Delay in Delivering Kittens or Puppies ·Weakness ·Changes to Alertness ·Convulsion/Seizure ·Loss of Balance ·Trembling/Shaking ·Exposure to Extreme Temperatures ·Pain, Discomfort or Acute Lameness ·Trauma ? like Hit by Car ·Fall from Height ·Dog or Cat Fights ·Bites from Wildlife ·Eating suspected poisonous plant (see Poison Plant page) ·Exposure to any chemicals/toxins (see Poison Controlpage) ·Eye discomfort, severe itching, hives, facial swelling ·Sudden Deterioration of Chronic Illness
Ultimately if your have any concerns about your pet's well being that is reason enough to have your pet examined at our hospital. We highly encourage you to make an appointment with your veterinarian, if you choose not to use our services.
Atlantic Street Veterinary Hospital Pet Emergency Center 1100 Atlantic Street Roseville, Ca 95678 (916) 783.4655 Best Medicine
