Breathing and Respiratory Emergencies

• Difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, or choking

• Persistent coughing, gagging, or wheezing

Bleeding and Trauma

• Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn’t stop within 5 minutes

• Bleeding from the nose, mouth, or rectum

• Fractured bones, severe lameness, or inability to move legs

• Eye injuries or trauma

Neurological Emergencies

• Seizures or convulsions

• Staggering, disorientation, or sudden weakness

• Loss of consciousness or unresponsiveness

Digestive Emergencies

• Severe vomiting or diarrhea lasting more than two episodes in 24 hours

• Inability or pain when urinating or passing stool

• Refusal to drink water for 24 hours or more

• Sudden abdominal swelling or bloating (especially in large or deep-chested dogs)

Toxin Exposure

• Suspected or known ingestion of poisonous substances such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, or rodent poison

Other Urgent Signs

• Signs of extreme pain or anxiety

• Heat stress or heatstroke symptoms such as excessive panting, weakness, or collapse

• Excessive drooling or foaming at the mouth