Red Bank Veterinary Hospital - Mount Laurel
Identifying A Pet Emergency
The following signs and symptoms may mean your pet is experiencing a crisis and you should seek immediate veterinary care.
Symptoms
Any difficulties breathing: short or shallow breaths, increased effort, gagging, choking
Weakness, inability to walk, sudden collapse
Seizures lasting more than 3 minutes, or multiple seizures in one day
Non-productive retching/vomiting, swollen or distended abdomen
Allergic reactions including swelling, rashes or itching
Excessive or persistent bleeding
Diabetic animals refusing food
Inability to urinate, straining to urinate
Pregnant dogs/cats that have gone more than 3-4 hours between deliveries
Bumping into things, becoming disoriented
Experienced some kind of trauma (i.e., being hit by a car, blunt object penetration, falling more than a few feet)
Ingestion of toxins, such as antifreeze, rat poison, household cleaners, medication not prescribed
Seeing symptoms of heatstroke such as heavy panting, lethargy, or vomiting
Safety Hand-Outs
We created this convenient spot for you to find safety flyers for different holidays and elements your pet may be susceptible to:
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