The following situations are examples of emergencies that require immediate care:
Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop
Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
Choking, difficulty breathing or continuous coughing/gagging
Fractured bones or severe lameness
Seizures and/or staggering
Bleeding from nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in urine
Inability to urinate or pass feces, or pain associated with urinating or passing feces
Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24-hours
Injuries to the eye(s)
Heat stress or heatstroke
Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
Unconsciousness
If your pet has ingested something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.) please contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Call ASPCA Animal Posion Control
