We are available 24/7 and there are always two veterinarians on call, at 765.6355 and 825.3459
What to do in the event of an emergency:
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Keep Calm.
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Contact your nearest veterinary hospital and let them know what has happened or what is happening. Get first aid advice and arrange a time to meet the veterinarian
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Keep your pet warm, and as quiet as possible. Keep movement to a minimum if there is possible trauma, broken limbs, etc.
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Carefully place the animal into your car, wrap in a blanket or towel.
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Get to the veterinary hospital as soon as possible.
What is an emergency?
Things that are ALWAYS Emergencies:
There are many possible emergencies, but the following are some of the most common and serious that would need immediate attention:
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Problems with urinating
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Dangling leg and the pet is unable to put weight on it
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Continuous vomiting and/or diarrhea (especially with blood)
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Severe difficulty in breathing
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Massive hemorrhage
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Penetrating wounds of the chest or abdomen
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Collapse, Coma or loss of consciousness
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Poisoning
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Seizures that go on for more than 20 minutes
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Burns and scalds
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Heat stroke
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Bloating
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Porcupine quills that can't be pulled at home - especially in the mouth
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An eye that can't open or looks markedly abnormal.
Emergencies that really are not:
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A bleeding toenail - they usually stop after a while and are not dangerous.
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Vomiting of worms - deworm him as soon as possible, and the vomiting will usually stop.
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Most seizures last under a minute and the animal is normal shortly thereafter. You may want to make an appointment with your vet.
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Gagging usually results from swallowing something that really irritates the throat. Some water usually helps. (If a pet is truly choking, they will be having trouble breathing, unable to drink or swallow, pawing at the face and often drooling. This is an emergency.)
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If he can put weight on the leg then odds are there is no fracture. Most limping comes from a small wound or from a fight.
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My pet has been sprayed by a skunk. His eyes may be sore, just rinse them with water.