Emergency

Since animals rarely have emergency issues at times that are convenient for you, Republic of Texas Veterinary is on call around the clock to provide emergency care. A serious health issue can’t wait until regular business hours, and we want to ensure your animal receives the care they need.

Is it an Emergency?

Conditions that indicate a veterinary emergency include:

Bleeding that doesn’t stop within five minutes, or bleeding from the nose, mouth, or rectum is considered a veterinary emergency.

If your pet or farm animal is hit by a car or attacked by another animal, they should receive veterinary care. Internal injuries may not be apparent immediately, and can cause life-threatening consequences.

If your pet or farm animal is having difficulty breathing, they should be seen as soon as possible. Signs include increased respiratory rate, excessive panting, exaggerated abdominal movements while breathing, pale or bluish-tinged mucous membranes, and collapse.

Signs of extreme pain indicate the need for veterinary intervention. For example, if your dog is vocalizing and holding up a limb, or if your horse is exhibiting signs such as pawing, looking at their side, and rolling, they need veterinary care.

A single episode of vomiting or diarrhea is typically not a cause for concern, but if the vomiting or diarrhea is severe, accompanied by other signs, such as fever, lethargy, or decreased appetite, or recurs, veterinary attention is needed.

An inability to urinate or defecate constitutes a veterinary emergency. Your pet may vocalize when attempting to urinate or defecate, or you may notice your horse doesn’t have the usual amount of droppings in their stall. These issues require veterinary attention.

Any injury to the eye is considered a veterinary emergency. Signs include squinting, tearing, swollen eyelids, and redness to the eye and surrounding tissue.

A refusal to eat or drink is cause for concern and should be investigated by a veterinarian.

Emergency?

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