Emergency Pet Care You Can Count On
When your pet is in distress, you need to get help right away. At Wickham Animal Hospital & Boarding, we are here to provide expert emergency care for cats and dogs during our regular business hours. Our team is ready to act fast and give your furry friend the best chance at recovery.
Top 5 Signs Your Pet Needs Emergency Care
1. Difficulty Breathing: If your pet is struggling to breathe, experiencing rapid breathing, or showing blue or pale gums, this is a critical emergency. Breathing issues can indicate heart disease, lung problems, or airway obstruction.
What to Do: Keep your pet calm and transport them to our hospital immediately. Avoid forcing them to lie down.
2. Severe Bleeding or Trauma: Uncontrolled bleeding, deep wounds, or visible fractures require urgent care. Trauma can lead to shock, internal bleeding, or infection if not treated quickly.
What to Do: Apply gentle pressure to the wound with a clean cloth and head to our clinic without delay.
3. Sudden Collapse or Inability to Stand: If your pet collapses or cannot stand, it may be due to heart failure, severe dehydration, or neurological issues.
What to Do: Apply gentle pressure to the wound with a clean cloth and head to our clinic without delay.
4. Persistent Vomiting or Diarrhea: Repeated vomiting or diarrhea, especially with blood, can signal poisoning, gastrointestinal obstruction, or severe infection.
What to Do: Do not give food or water until advised by a veterinarian. Contact us right away for guidance.
5. Seizures or Loss of Consciousness: Seizures or fainting episodes can indicate neurological disorders, toxin exposure, or metabolic imbalances. What to Do: Move your pet away from hazards, do not restrain them, and seek emergency care immediately.
If your pet is showing any of these signs, call Wickham Animal Hospital and Boarding immediately.