With summer upon us and the ease of travel restrictions, many of us will be keen to explore beyond our backyards but at home or away, accidents and illnesses do happen.
If you're not within easy reach of your local vet, what do you do?
Veterinary Nurse Leah Eichner has worked in emergency and critical care for years and she shared her expertise with us.
It's the middle of the night, your heart drops as you look deep into the trusting eyes of your furred friend. You know there is something wrong. The question is... how serious is it? Is this something that can wait until morning? Is it worth waking up the 'on-call' vet or driving to the nearest 24 hour emergency hospital?
This is a situation many dog parents have found themselves. So, how do you decide whether to spend the extra money on emergency vet care or wait until your clinics normal open hours? There are some tell-tale signs to look out for.
#1. Vomiting, Diarrhoea and Lack of Appetite
Gastrointestinal (GI) upset is one of the most common complaints we see in veterinary clinics. These symptoms can be caused by a number of different problems. We always recommend a vet consult for any dog who has GI upset.
These signs alone are not always cause for emergency veterinary attention. If your dog is quite bright and happy despite the GI upset, it may be okay to wait until your vet's normal opening hours to have them seen.
Seek emergency veterinary attention when these symptoms are accompanied by:
✔️ Lethargy / listlessness
✔️ Restlessness or obvious discomfort
✔️ A significant amount of blood in the vomit or faeces
✔️ Known toxin or foreign body ingestion (the dog has eaten something it shouldn't have)
Gastrointestinal (GI) upset is one of the most common complaints we see in veterinary clinics. These symptoms can be caused by a number of different problems. We always recommend a vet consult for any dog who has GI upset.
These signs alone are not always cause for emergency veterinary attention. If your dog is quite bright and happy despite the GI upset, it may be okay to wait until your vet's normal opening hours to have them seen.
Seek emergency veterinary attention when these symptoms are accompanied by:
✔️ Lethargy / listlessness
✔️ Restlessness or obvious discomfort
✔️ A significant amount of blood in the vomit or faeces
✔️ Known toxin or foreign body ingestion (the dog has eaten something it shouldn't have)
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