Pet emergencies come in many different forms, and it can be difficult to know what’s an emergency and what can wait for an appointment with your veterinarian. If you ever have concerns about your pet’s health, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 704-529-9777. Please watch for these signs to determine whether your pet needs urgent care:

• Choking/gagging, unable to breathe
• Chronic coughing
• Vomiting/diarrhea for 24+ hours
• Straining to urinate/defecate
• Blood in stool, urine, or vomit
• Ingested a foreign body
• Ingested a toxin
• Fought with another dog/cat or wild animal
• Sustained blunt force injuries from a fall or collision
• Bleeding heavily
• Bleeding from ears or nose
• Eye injuries
• Sitting with forehead pressed to the wall
• Suspected broken bones
• Unable to walk or stand up
• Is having or had a seizure
• Collapse
• Has not had any food or water for 24+ hours
• Has been in labor for an hour or more without delivering any puppies/kittens
• Seems to be in great pain (wincing when touched, avoiding movement, limping)
• Appears confused or disoriented
• Ears and nose feel unusually warm (indicates a fever)