When to take your pet to the emergency vet
Pets often fall ill in the evening or at the weekend, when it is hard to know whether to go to the emergency vet. Some symptoms are life-threatening and need treatment immediately. This guide helps you assess the situation and act quickly.
You will need
- The phone number of the nearest emergency vet
- A carrier or lead and a blanket
- Your pet's basic details and weight
- The packaging of any poisonous substance
Steps
Save the numbers in advance
Look up the numbers of your municipality's emergency vet service and the nearest private animal hospital now and save them in your phone. In an emergency, you do not want to waste time searching.
Recognise urgent symptoms
Know the abdominal warning signs
Act quickly in poisoning
Watch your cat's urination
Call before you leave
Transport safely
Monitor milder symptoms
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