WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY

ALLERGIC REACTIONS- fever, vomiting/diarrhoea, hives, scratching, chewing at feet, swollen face or puffiness around eyes, trouble breathing.

ABDOMINAL PAIN-Whining, listless/restless, lethargic, arching back, unable to get comfortable, vomiting/diarrhoea, bloated or distended abdomen

CARDIAC EMERGENCIES- Collapse, weakness, bluish or grey gum colour, rapid/slow heart rate

DIARRHOEA/VOMITING

EAR EMERGENCIES-Scratching at ears, shaking head, whining, head tilting, swollen/puffy ear flap, strange odour or discharge from ear/s

EYE EMERGENCIES-Squinting, discharge/tearing, redness, swelling, bleeding, different pupil size

HEAT EMERGENCIES AND DEHYDRATION-Panting (excessive), lethargic, unable to stand, uncoordinated movements, vomiting or diarhoea

NEUROLOGICAL EMERGENCIES-Inability to use limb/s, unable to stand, circling,seizures, head tilt, abnormal behaviour

RESPIRATORY EMERGENCIES-Collapse, weakness, bluish or pale gum colour, rapid or shallow breathing

SEIZURES-shaking (uncontrollably), tremors, strange facial movements, unable to stand, paddling (swimming action) with paws, loss of bowel or urinary control

URINARY EMERGENCIES-Frequent urination or straining, blood in urine, difficulty urinating, vomiting

ROAD TRAUMA

SNAKE BITE

POISON INGESTION

INGESTION OF FOREIGN BODIES

TICK PARALYSIS

BLEEDING

FRACTURES

MANY MORE - If you are worried please contact your Veterinarian for advice.