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Dove Mountain Veterinary

Emergencies

Like any family member, you only want the best.

Please call Dove Mountain veterinarians at (520) 448-9690 so we can advise you on what to do next if you believe your pet may be having an emergency.

Learn About Pet Emergencies

Photo of a black and white dog with its face swollen from a snake bite

Emergency Examples

  • Rattlesnake Bites

  • Car Accident Injuries

  • Pet Heatstroke

  • Muscle Sprains

  • Bone Fractures

  • Head Trauma

Emergency Scenarios

Anything that concerns you about your pet’s health could be an emergency. If your pet starts exhibiting strange symptoms or has severe changes in behavior, it’s best to get a diagnosis.

Generally, bring your pet to our vet right away in any of these scenarios:

  • Uncontrolled bleeding, or bleeding through the nose, mouth, or anus

  • Choking, coughing, drooling, gagging, or a whistling noise

  • Strained breathing or conspicuous belly movements with every breath

  • Shallow, quick breaths

  • Trauma and open wounds after an accident

  • Unconsciousness

  • Frequent consecutive vomiting, or blood in vomit

  • Diarrhea lasting longer than 24 hours

  • Eye injuries, red eyes, squinting, or discharge

  • A seizure episode

  • Losing coordination or appearing wobbly

  • Extreme pain, a constant whimper, crying out, or hissing

  • Prolonged labor, which is more than 24 hours

  • Animal bites

  • Ingesting poison

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