Don't panic.
Focus on the moment.

• A pet in pain may bite: wrap him/her in a blanket.

• Apply direct pressure to bleeding.

• If you suspect poisoning, call immediately: 1-925-798-2900.
Bring product and packaging.

• If you suspect a back or neck injury, put your pet on a flat surface, and transport on it, or alert our front desk for help getting the animal to us.

• Let us know you're on the way.
Call 1-925-798-2900 and describe the situation. Keep your personal safety in mind, and do not call while driving.

• Transport in a kennel or cage if possible. If not, place the animal on the floor of your vehicle.

EMERGENCIES:

Bleeding
Shortness of breath
Accidental injury or wound
Allergic reaction or hives
Poisoning
Bites
Burns
Difficult/noisy breathing
Gasping or heavy panting
Blue tongue (unless normal for breed)
Bleeding without stopping

Bloated, swollen, painful abdomen-with or without vomiting.
Can't urinate/move bowels
Bloody stool/urine
Heatstroke
Extreme weakness
104+ degrees F temperature

Labor contractions longer than an hour, or more than 15 minutes' labor with fetus or membrane showing.

Loss of balance or consciousness
Tremors
Coma
Staggering
Convulsions
Sudden blindness
Bites imaginary objects
Sudden change in disposition
Severe or continuous pain

• Do not force your pet to vomit: every poisoning case is different and requires professional assessment. Vomiting may make things worse.

• Click here (link to First Aid list on the Emergency page) for a .pdf document for a Pet First Aid kit. When you call us, we may be able to instruct you WHAT TO DO UNTIL YOU ARRIVE, and you'll need this kit on hand.

• If you're unable to transport your pet, call a veterinary ambulance.

East Bay resources in our area include:

A.M.E.R.S ANIMAL AMBULANCE INC.
(Animal Medical Emergency Response System)
1-925-261-0900
Ambulance, pet CPR, pet first aid classes.

Animal Medical Services
800-779-3730 4 hr national hotline