If you suspect your pet has ingested a toxic substance, please call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center’s 24-hour hotline at (888) 426-4435. What To Do If Your Pet Eats Something Poisonous (Ensure no air escapes between your mouth and the pet’s nose.) If you don’t feel a heartbeat, incorporate cardiac massage while administering artificial respiration-three quick, firm chest compressions for every respiration-until your dog resumes breathing on his own. If not, place him on his side and perform artificial respiration by extending his head and neck, holding his jaws closed and blowing into his nostrils once every three seconds.
If you’re unable to remove the foreign object, perform a modified Heimlich maneuver by giving a sharp rap to his chest, which should dislodge the object.ĬPR may be necessary if your pet remains unconscious after you have removed the choking object. If your pet is choking, place your fingers in his mouth to see if you can remove the blockage. If your pet is suffering from external bleeding due to trauma, try elevating and applying pressure to the wound. Most emergencies require immediate veterinary care, but first aid methods may help you stabilize your pet for transportation. Ask a friend or family member to call the clinic so the staff knows to expect you and your pet. Our emergency animal hospital is available to serve you in Allentown. Once you feel confident and safe transporting your pet, immediately bring him to an emergency care facility. Your local emergency veterinarian that will care and look after your pet family member. Take care to support the cat’s head and avoid twisting her neck in case she’s suffered a spinal injury. Take care to support his neck and back in case he’s suffered any spinal injuries.įor cats: Gently place a blanket or towel over the cat’s head to prevent biting then slowly lift the cat and place her in an open-topped carrier or box. Our team of over 4,000 associates provides our communities with general, emergency, and specialty services in our practices, offering compassionate care for pets and their families. If he’s passive, fashion a makeshift stretcher and gently lift him onto it. VCA Canada Animal Hospitals is a family of over 150 small animal veterinary practices located across 6 Canadian provinces. If the dog shows aggression, call for help. Pets who are severely injured may act aggressively toward their pet parents, so it’s important to first protect yourself from injury.įor dogs: Approach your dog slowly and calmly kneel down and say his name. Here are some signs that emergency care is needed: Your dog may need emergency care because of severe trauma-caused by an accident or fall-choking, heatstroke, an insect sting, household poisoning or other life-threatening situation. It’s also a smart idea to keep the name, number and address of your local emergency clinic tacked to the refrigerator or stored in your cell phone for easy access. Check to see if your primary care vet has partners who might answer an emergency call. Does your vet provide 24-hour service or does he or she work with an emergency clinic in the area? Some practices have multiple veterinarians on staff who rotate on-call services after hours. Talk to your veterinarian about an emergency protocol. 
That’s why it’s crucial to have an emergency plan in place-before you need it.įinding 24-Hour Emergency Care for Your Pet When a medical emergency befalls our furry friends, pet parents may find it difficult to make rational decisions, especially if something occurs during the middle of the night.
Do not expect to find your own veterinarian at our facility, however, be assured he or she will be notified of your visit the next business day.Unfortunately, accidents do happen. You will be helped by our professional, highly trained, and compassionate staff of doctors, technicians, and nurses. If you have questions or concerns, or if your pet's situation seems critical and your veterinarian is unavailable, please call our clinic.
The Animal Emergency Center will work closely with your family veterinarian to provide after-hours emergency care and continuous 24 hour monitoring of critically ill patients. We may suggest immediate first aid measures and will give you specific directions to our facility. This will allow our staff to prepare for your pet's arrival. We emphasize the most recent advances in emergency and critical care medicine. Our facility is equipped with the sophisticated diagnostic, laboratory, monitoring, and therapeutic equipment necessary to provide the very best in veterinary emergency medical care. We are proud of our experienced and dedicated staff of nurses, technicians, and veterinarians. The Animal Emergency Center is committed to providing the best in emergency and urgent care veterinary medicine.
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