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Emergency Situations
The following occurrences may indicate a serious medical emergency. Call a veterinarian
immediately.
- Breathing abnormality
- Active bleeding
- Bone exposure
- Puncture to abdomen, chest or neck
- Watery or bloody discharge
- Partial or complete paralysis
- Difficulty urinating
- Poison ingestion
- Severe burn
- Suspected fracture
- Bloated or tender abdomen
- Temperature (rectal) over l05°F or under 99°F
- Dehydration
- Abnormal color
- Collapse
Cars are the number one killers of dogs and cats in the U.S. If your pet has been hit, call
a veterinarian immediately even if the animal's vital signs appear good. Remember not to give
any painkillers such as aspirin without first taking your pet to the vet. If there is direct
bleeding, control it by applying direct pressure to the wound. Your vet will instruct you on
the proper transportation. In the meantime, keep the pet warm, quiet, and still.
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