When to Seek Emergency Veterinary Care

First-Aid
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There may be other issues not listed here!

Recognizing Pet Emergencies: Understanding when to contact your veterinarian is crucial. Here’s a guide to the key situations you should be mindful of:

  1. Trauma, such as accidents involving vehicles or attacks by other animals.
  2. Ingestion of toxic substances or harmful foods.
  3. Noticeable increase in breathing rate or difficulty breathing.
  4. Any instances of vomiting or diarrhea in a young puppy.
  5. Persistent vomiting in an adult dog.
  6. Repeated occurrences of diarrhea in an adult dog.
  7. Frequent retching or dry heaves.
  8. Presence of blood in the urine or stool.
  9. Difficulty or discomfort while urinating.
  10. Injury to, redness, pain, or swelling in the eyes.
  11. Abdominal swelling or distension.
  12. Bites from snakes, or stings from wasps or bees.
  13. Refusal to eat for more than 48 hours.
  14. Uncontrolled bleeding.
  15. Pale gums indicating potential health issues.
  16. Sudden onset of weakness.
  17. Visible signs of pain hindering normal movement or rest.
  18. Seizures.
  19. Collapse or loss of consciousness.
  20. Sudden coughing accompanied by respiratory distress.
  21. Swelling of the face or eyes.
  22. High Fever – above 103 degrees (F).
    23 . Low Body Temp - -below 99 degrees (F).

While some symptoms may not immediately require urgent attention, such as a single episode of vomiting, it’s essential to monitor your pet closely. For instance, if your dog or cat ingests something inappropriate, they may vomit once or twice as a natural response to expel toxins. However, repeated vomiting can lead to dehydration and may signal a more serious underlying problem that warrants prompt evaluation.

If your pet appears unwell, avoid forcing them to eat. Allow their natural instincts to guide them.
Undestand that fasting for a period of 24 hours is ok!

However, if their lack of appetite persists beyond 24 hours, especially alongside other concerning symptoms, it’s advisable to seek veterinary care promptly rather than attempting to encourage eating.

Once you have a dx / stability there are many natural approaches we may consider to support your dog.

We’ll be talking more about essential oils and homeopathy for first aid (be sure to see those topics)
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