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Our pets are members of the family. In fact, some might even say they like their pets more! We create Instagram accounts for them, buy them expensive food, treats and toys, dress them up in cute little outfits for Halloween and even include them in our holiday greeting cards.
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Common Reasons Your Pet Might Require Emergency Services Our pets are members of the family. In fact, some might even say they like their pets more! We create Instagram accounts for them, buy them expensive food, treats and toys, dress them up in cute little outfits for Halloween and even include them in our holiday greeting cards. There’s nothing we won’t do for our pets, and when we notice them acting strangely, one of the first things we question is if they need to see a vet or not. Sometimes, pets just act strange but other times they are in need of immediate medical attention. Here are some common reasons for a trip to an emergency animal hospital. For more information on a Vancouver emergency animal hospital, click here. 1.Allergic Reactions Allergic reactions in animals will vary in severity but should be taken seriously as they can unexpectedly take a turn for the worse. The first sign is typically swelling around the muzzle followed by hives that
may appear on the skin. If an allergic reaction is severe enough, your pet might show signs of having trouble breathing. 2.Automobile Injuries Even if your pet gets up and starts moving after being struck by a vehicle, you should take them to an emergency vet right away to rule out any internal bleeding. If your pet is not moving, check that the airway is clear without putting anything in their mouth and move them as little as possible. 3.Fight Wounds If your pet has been in a fight, you are going to want as much information on record as possible. If there was biting involved, your emergency vet will take tests to rule out any contractible disease as well as assess for any broken bones and internal bleeding. They may also prescribe some antibiotics to avoid an infection of open sores. 4.Bloating or Gastric Dilation We as humans can become quite uncomfortable if we’re bloated but generallyit’s not life threatening. That’s not the case with pets, however. Bloating can be a sign of volvulus when the intestine wraps around itself and gas is unable to pass through. This can become a very dangerous situation very quickly therefore a pet experiencing bloating will need to see a vet immediately. Cypress Street Animal Hospital is committed to the absolute best care for your pet. If you need a Vancouver emergency animal hospital, look no further and give them a call to see an experienced and friendly vet now.
