· Shows loss of appetite persisting for more than 24 hours
· Experiences lethargy persisting for more than 24 hours
· Cannot urinate or defecate
· Breathes rapidly, shallowly, or with difficulty
· Develops a severe cough
· Ingests a poison
· Sustains trauma (hit by an automobile, jumping from a
window, or other cuts or injuries)
What is an emergency?
Many serious conditions can cause our four legged friends to have critical emergencies. The best general advice is to seek prompt medical attention.
At Vet at The Barn we become particularly concerned when a pet:
Seek immediate veterinary care. True medical or surgical emergencies cannot be handled adequately at home. Please call our office prior to coming in with an emergency. (845) 356-3838
Transport your pet as gently as possible.
Avoid putting your face or hands in or near a pet's mouth or feet (pain may cause it to inadvertently bite or scratch).
If you believe that the pet has been poisoned have the label or the container of the product available.
If your pet is bleeding excessively from a cut, apply a clean cloth or bandage over the cut using consistent pressure.
What should I do if I believe there is an emergency?
