FAQs
FAQs
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
If your pet is having an emergency, we understand you’ll likely have many questions. We work hard at Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle to provide you with answers and your pet with critical care. Sometimes, you may have so many questions that you don’t know where to start. Please reference our most frequently asked questions for more information.
If your pet is experiencing any of the following conditions then they should be seen right away:
Any sort of trauma – This includes being hit by a vehicle, animal bites, burns, puncture wounds, bleeding and falling from heights. Even if your pet seems to be fine there can be an internal injury that would not be observable immediately after the trauma, and your pet should be examined by a veterinarian right away.
Neurologic abnormalities – Signs include seizure, collapse, unconsciousness, disorientation, trouble walking, looking like they are “drunk”, circling, and weakness.
Pain – Animals will often try to hide pain and so the signs of pain are not always obvious. Signs of pain in animals include limping, crying, reluctance to move, shaking, excessive panting, sensitivity to touch, trouble getting comfortable, restlessness, reluctance to jump on/off furniture or to do stairs.
Ingestion of inappropriate substances – Visit us immediately if your pet has ingested any human medications or any medication that is not prescribed for them. Pet toxins that require immediate attention include chocolate, grapes, raisins, garlic, onions, rodent bait, or any other household toxin.
Straining to urinate/defecate or blood in urine/stool – There are a large number of underlying issues that can cause these signs. Cats are especially prone to having a blockage of their urethra which prevents them from urinating. This is a severe life-threatening emergency that needs to be treated immediately.
Abdomen that appears bloated or distended – This can also indicate a severe life-threatening emergency such as stomach bloat or internal bleeding which needs to be treated immediately.
Breathing problems – Signs include coughing, choking, open mouth breathing, breathing with head and neck extended, increased effort to breathe, pale or gray gums.
Prolonged labor – If your pet has been in labor for greater than 60 minutes without delivering a baby, or if there is a baby in the birth canal for more than a few minutes without advancing then an emergency C-section may be necessary. Your pet should be seen immediately in this instance to save the babies and your pet.
Allergic reaction – Signs include Hives, swelling, itching, redness of the skin.
Eye problems – If your pet’s eyes are squinting, cloudy, red, or have discharge, they should see us immediately.
This list is not complete. Remember that less obvious emergencies are not less important. If there is anything that you have a concern about, please call us right away. We can help you determine if your pet should be seen right away.
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