Symptoms that may signal that your pet is having a health emergency:

• Labored or stopped breathing

• Discoloration of the mouth (ex: blue or red gums or tongue)

• Large cuts or wounds that are excessively bleeding or have visible bone

• Sudden passing out, collapse, or difficulty to get back up

• Failure to respond or rouse when called or moved

• A bite from an unidentified snake or insect

• A bite from a wild animal or another pet whose vaccination history is unknown to you

• Seizures

• Paralysis of the back legs (especially in cats)

• Any combination of vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, staggering, difficulty urinating, and excessive panting or drooling may be signs of anaphylactic shock

• Any combination of swelling, hives, excessive salivation, vomiting, and diarrhea may be symptoms of heatstroke

If your pet is suffering from any of the above symptoms or is displaying other severe signs of illness, please call our hospital immediately at (434) 542-4477.