5 min read · January 15, 2025
Pets are masters at hiding pain. By the time something looks 'off,' the problem has often been brewing for hours or days. Knowing when to wait and when to act fast can make a life-or-death difference.
Call us today if you see:
1) Difficulty breathing or open-mouth breathing in cats. 2) Repeated vomiting (more than twice in a few hours), especially with blood. 3) Obvious bloating or a hard, tense abdomen. 4) Sudden inability to walk or use a leg. 5) Profuse bleeding that doesn't stop with pressure. 6) Suspected poisoning (chocolate, grapes, xylitol, rat bait, medications). 7) Straining to urinate, especially in male cats. 8) Eye injury, squinting, or visible discharge.
What to do before you arrive
Call ahead. A two-minute heads-up lets us prepare and triage your pet on arrival. Bring any product packaging if poisoning is suspected. Keep your pet calm, warm, and contained, a carrier or blanket is ideal.
After hours
If we're closed, we'll guide you to the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital. Don't wait until morning if your pet needs help now.