If your pet has any of these symptoms, call us to be seen IMMEDIATELY

• Inability to breath; noisy respiration, sudden blue tongue, gasping for breath
• Bleeding that won't stop; apply pressure and call us
• Inability to urinate; continually trying to go and can't
• Eye injury; if you can see a scratch or foreign object or pet won't open eyelid (don't let pet rub or scratch at eye)
• Seizures; more than 2 min long or non-stop
• Penetrating injury
• extreme pain
• Inability to Deliver Puppies or Kittens
• Vomiting; non-stop or unable to keep even water down
• Loss of Balance or Consciousness; with tremors, coma, staggering, blindness or fainting
• Inability to Stand or Walk
• Poisoning; bring us the container or commercial name and specific chemical
• Hit by vehicle
• obvious broken bones or dislocated joints (if you can see bone, or limb is at an akward angle)
• Burns
• Bloating (stomach)
• Allergic Reaction; swollen face or hives on body
• Any other serious signs - don't be afraid to call us!  We would rather you call with a question now than call us when it's too late!

If your pet has any of these symptoms, call us to be seen TODAY or early TOMORROW

• Abnormal breathing or coughing; pet is not frantic
• Vomiting and/or Diarrhea
• Seizures (occasionally and less than 2 min long)
• Sudden Lameness
• Swallowed foreign object
• Itching; constant (without self-mutilation)
• Lacerations (cuts); (if the bleeding won't stop, this is urgent)
• Eye discharge; don't let your pets rub at the eyes - this can cause it to worsen
• Broken or chipped teeth
• Bloody Urine (unless your pet is a Male Cat - this could be urgent)
• Sudden appearance of a lump or a lump that suddenly gets very large
• Ear Infections with severe itching and self-mutilation

If your pet has any of these symptoms, call us to be seen in a DAY OR TWO

• Occasional vomiting or diarrhea
• Mild to Moderate Itching
• Lameness with little or no pain
• Loss of Appetite (skipped one to two main meals), but normal otherwise
• Ear Infections (without severe itching or self-mutilation)

Some Things to Remember:

• In an Emergency; If Possible, Call us for advice and let us know you are on your way
• Pets do not understand pain and may try to bite or scratch you.
• Apply pressure to wounds to stop or control bleeding.
• Injuries may cause pets to go into shock. (Paleness in mouth, eyelids and lips. Weak and shallow breathing. Cool body. Semi-conscious. No response)
• Keep warm with a blanket. If pet is unconscious, place head lower than body during transportation.
• Avoid unnecessary movement during treatment.
• Normal rectal body temperature for dogs and cats is 100.5 - 102.5 F.  If you are able to take your pets temperature, let us know.
• After Hours Instructions and Map to The Veterinary Emergency Service