Jackie Brown shares a few situations that require a vet’s immediate attention. She also gives general guidelines outlining how fast to respond and to ease transport of the injured pet.
- Bleeding
- Bloat
- Breathing issues
- Difficulty walking or standing
- Poisoning
- Severe vomiting and/or diarrhea
- Trauma: broken bones, bite wounds, falls, hit by car
Source: Dogster, December 27, 2018. Link.
“As a general rule of thumb, have your dog seen if he is showing signs of extreme discomfort or pain,” says Lisa Gretebeck, VMD, associate emergency veterinarian at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia. “The last thing we want is for your dog to be uncomfortable until morning or at risk if something is life-threatening.”
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