Detecting Medical Emergency Situations in your Pet; When to Take Action
We all know what to do when in a medical emergency, but what happens if it’s your pet facing a medical crisis? How do you detect it in the first place and how do you even go about it?
Many pet owners tend to react differently concerning various situations. Sometimes there is an actual reason for alarm, while others turn out to be false. Either way, we always advise pet owners to be on the lookout all the time, as you might never know when danger strikes.
Everyday Medical Emergency Situations in Pets
In our line of work, we receive calls from pet owners on a daily basis. While we advise some to maintain their calm after in-depth information extraction, we urge others to rush to the nearest vet station for medical attention. And basing our arguments from years of experience, some of the most common emergency situations we receive include; those of digestive issues, allergic reactions to some food items, ingestion of foreign objects that could harm their gastrointestinal tract, urination problems, traumas and accidents of all sorts.
When should I take my pet to an emergency room?
Whereas the above-stated health problems require medical attention, we urge you to book an emergency service if you notice a combination of the following signs;
• Drastic changes in the breathing patterns; this doesn’t include fast breathing after intense activities such as running.
• Exhibition of extreme fatigue/collapsing; it’s however okay for your pet to look a little tired after treatments
• Non-stop vomiting
• Changes in the skin/eyes/mouth color
• Whining; you should know when your dog’s bark means pain
• Experiencing difficulties while urinating; you should always monitor your pet’s pooping and urination time.
• Sudden breathing with an open mouth; this is most common in cats as they are good at hiding their illnesses until they can’t anymore.
• Frequent seizures: you shouldn’t take this lightly as it might lead to brain damage.
What Steps Should I take Before Visiting a Vet Station?
It’s important to make a call to the nearest veterinary to get the personnel ready for your case. Also, if your pet becomes unconscious, you can perform CPR on them to save their lives. Therefore, get yourself a pet CPR guide for such situations, as the procedure is different from that of humans.
Lastly, no matter how slight your suspicions might be, it’s always good to seek professional help. After all, it costs less to be cautious.
