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Listed below is a list of common emergency situations with a brief description of their clinical signs. This list is not intended to be comprehensive but should serve as a guide. In any emergency or illness, be sure
and contact your veterinarian as soon as possible for more specific recommendations and assistance.
Anaphylaxis
This is a severe allergic reaction and is often recognized by sudden collapse and severe breathing difficulties. There are many causes for anaphylaxis that vary from insect stings, contact allergies
to injection reactions. You should seek veterinary care immediately if you think your pet may be experiencing anaphylaxis.
Bites and fight wounds
These are particularly serious if:
There is a lot of bleeding
They involve the head (particularly eyes, ears, nose or throat)
They have penetrated internal organs or the abdomen (stomach or groin)
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