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Accidents happen 24/7 which is why you need to know
where the nearest and best emergency care center is
for your animals. Whether your pet experiences severe
trauma--caused by an accident or fall-- or experiences
choking, heatstroke, an insect sting, household poisoning
or other life-threatening situation, you will need to move
quickly to save the life of your pet.
Signs Indicating emergency Care Include:
Pale gums
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Excessive bleeding
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Rapid breathing
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Seizures
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Change in body temperature
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Difficulty standing
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Apparent paralysis
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Rapid or weak pulse
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Loss of consciousness
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Vomiting/diarrhea lasting longer than 24 hours.
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Your response is critical to your animal's survival. If
your pet has been hit by a car, he/she needs immediate
evaluation by a veterinarian for potential internal as well
as external injuries. Remember, your safety is important
to your pet's survival too. Some animals become
uncharacteristically aggressive when they are injured.
Animal emergencies: What you should know
Approach your pet slowly and calmly; kneel down and
call your pet's name. If the pet shows aggression, call
for help. If he/she is quiet and passive, craft a makeshift
stretcher and gently lift him/her onto it. Take care to
support his/her neck and back in case he/she has
suffered any spinal injuries.
Once you feel confident and safe transporting your pet,
immediately bring him/her to an emergency care facility.
It's also a smart idea to ask someone--a friend or family
member--to call the clinic, so the staff expects you and
your pet.
It's also a smart idea to keep the name, number and address
of your local emergency clinic tacked to the refrigerator or
stored in your cell phone for easy access.
When selecting an emergency service, look for one that
provides 24/7 care with on-site veterinarians. A hospital
that has comprehensive specialty services, such as
dermatology, nutrition, ophthalmology or oncology will
offer you the broadest options for intervention and care.
Provided by the University of Pennsylvania's
Matthew J. Ryan Hospital, Emergency Service,
215.746.V911 (215.746.8911), 39th and Spruce
Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
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