Emergency Care
When Is It an Emergency? Signs Your Pet Needs a Vet Right Away
If you're not sure whether it's an emergency, call — it's better to ask than to wait.
What to Watch For
This is general guidance, not a substitute for an exam or for diagnosing your pet yourself. If you notice any of the following in your dog or cat, it's best to call right away:
- labored breathing or shortness of breath that doesn’t let up
- prolonged vomiting or diarrhea, especially with lethargy
- suspected poisoning (swallowing an unknown substance, human medication or a plant)
- seizures (convulsions), loss of consciousness or pronounced loss of coordination
- heavy bleeding or a serious injury
- a bloated, hard abdomen or repeated unproductive attempts to vomit
- inability to urinate, or visible straining when trying to urinate
- sudden, marked lethargy or failure to respond to touch and voice
If you're not sure whether something counts as an emergency — call. We'll tell you what to do right away and whether you need to bring your pet in.
What to Do Right Away
Outside regular opening hours and on Sundays, emergencies are handled by phone — we're reachable 24/7. If it's an emergency, don't send a text or Viber message: we may not see it in time, especially at night. Call us by phone.
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Emergency?
Outside opening hours and on Sundays, emergencies are handled by phone. We're reachable 24/7. Don't send a text or Viber message, call us.
What to do in an emergency