EMERGENCIES

Animal Emergencies that require immediate veterinary attention

Major trauma

Severe profuse bleeding or bleeding that doesn’t stop within five minutes

Choking, difficulty breathing or nonstop coughing and gagging

Known or suspect exposure to something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, slug bait, raisins or grapes, onions, human medications)

Seizures and/or staggering

Unconsciousness

Collapse or profound weakness

Fractured bones, severe lameness or inability to move leg(s)

Heat stress or heatstroke

Severe pain or extreme anxiety

Restlessness, panting, inability to lie down comfortably, unsuccessful attempts to vomit and abdominal distension – these are all symptoms of gastric dilatation with volvulus, also known as “bloat’’

Inability to urinate or pass faeces (stool), or obvious pain associated with these functions

Severe protracted vomiting or diarrhoea – more than two episodes in a 24-hour period either of these combined with obvious illness or any of the other problems listed here

Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more

Injuries to your pet’s eye(s)

The list above are some of the more common emergency situations you may experience with your pet. However, this list is by no means exhaustive.

Ultimately, if you have ANY concerns about your pet’s wellbeing, please call immediately for reliable professional advice.

During normal opening hours, one of our team will advise you further.