At Crossroads Veterinary Hospital, we typically refer urgent care to local emergency facilities that are equipped to support the needs of Gilbert cats and dogs.
Veterinary Emergencies
The following situations are examples of emergencies that require immediate care:
- Your pet has ingested something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.)
- Heat stress or heatstroke
- Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop
- Choking, difficulty breathing or continuous coughing/gagging
- Fractured bones or severe lameness
- Seizures and/or staggering
- Bleeding from nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in urine
- Inability to urinate or pass feces, or pain associated with urinating or passing feces
- Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24-hours
- Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
- Injuries to the eye(s)
- Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
- Unconsciousness