What Is an Emergency?#
Situations that threaten your pet's life or cause serious pain require emergency intervention.
- Inability to breathe, choking
- Loss of consciousness, fainting
- Severe bleeding
- Suspected poisoning
- Trauma (hit by car, fall)
- Bloated abdomen (especially in dogs)
- Convulsions, seizures
Emergency vs Routine
First Aid
- Stay calm: Your panic stresses your pet
- Safety: A pet in pain may bite, be careful
- Communication: Call the vet while on the way
- Transport: Carefully transport injured pets
Find the nearest emergency veterinary clinics and 24/7 helplines in the Vetigen app.
