Knowing When Your Pet
Needs Urgent Care
As a pet parent, knowing when to bring your beloved companion in for urgent care isn’t always easy. You want what’s best for them, but since they can’t talk, they can’t tell you when they need help. There are, of course, many situations that require prompt veterinary care. At Destination Pet of Woodstock, we suggest bringing your dog or cat in right away if you have any reason to suspect a serious problem.
Some specific symptoms and situations should always prompt you to call for urgent care:
Some specific symptoms and situations should always prompt you to call for urgent care:
- Injuries sustained in car accidents
- Ingestion of/exposure to poisons or toxins
- Deep lacerations/uncontrollable bleeding
- Painful, distended abdomen
- Sudden confusion or lethargy
- Loss of consciousness
- Seizures
- Repeated episodes of vomiting/diarrhea
- Blood in urine, feces, or vomit
