AAVEC 24/Hr Referral
410 - 224 - 0331

Dogs & Cats 24/Hr Referral
301- 809 - 8800

When to Seek Emergency Care

The easiest answer as to whether you should seek emergency care for a pet is when you feel his or her medical condition is serious and cannot wait. However, the following general suggestions should help you determine if you should seek out emergency care:

  • Difficulty breathing
  • Acute abdominal swelling
  • Electric shock
  • Excessive vomiting or diarrhea
  • Excessive bleeding
  • Exhibits symptoms of heat stroke
  • Repetitive and prolonged seizures
  • Snake bites
  • High or low temperature of more than 104 or less than 100 degrees
  • Unable to urinate or defecate