Always call your Vet when…

• Sudden weight gain or loss.
• Sudden shifts in temperament.
• Should you find any lumps or bumps when examining your dog.
• If your dog has been off food, water or acting lethargic for twenty-four hours or more.
• Vomiting or abdominal tenderness or swelling.
• Lameness and limping or stiffness while moving - whether or not there was an injury.
• Diarrhea for more than twenty-four hours.
• Rashes, falling out fur, excessive shedding or chewing at spots on the body.
• Hazy look in the eyes or abnormal discharge.
• If your pet’s breath smells sweet, there could be other problems.
• Pale gums can be signs of a serious problem.
• Suddenly starts having accidents in the house.
• Starts eating or drinking substantially more or less.
• Acts uncharacteristically lethargic.

Call immediately when…

• Your pet has been experienced some kind of trauma, such as being hit by a car or has fallen more than a few feet.
• Your pet isn’t breathing or you can’t feel a heartbeat.
• Your pet is unconscious and won’t wake up.
• Your pet has been vomiting or has had diarrhea for more than 24 hours, or she is vomiting blood.
• You suspect any broken bones.
• Your pet is having trouble breathing or has something stuck in her throat.
• Your pet has had or is having a seizure.
• Your pet is bleeding from the eyes, nose, or mouth, or there is blood in her urine or feces.
• You think your pet might have ingested something toxic, such as onion, chocolate, rat poison, household cleaners or any kind of medication that wasn’t prescribed to her.
• Your pet shows signs of extreme pain, such as whining, shaking, and refusing to socialize.
• Your pet collapses or suddenly can’t stand up.
• Your pet begins bumping into things or suddenly becomes disoriented.
• You can see irritation or injury to your pet’s eyes, or she suddenly seems to become blind.
• Your pet’s abdomen is swollen and hard to the touch, and/or she’s gagging and trying to vomit.
• You see symptoms of heatstroke like excessive panting, exhaustion, etc.
• Your pregnant dog or cat has gone more than three to four hours between delivering puppies or kittens.