Two Conditions That May Not Spring to Mind When You Think Emergency Vet

Two Conditions That May Not Spring to Mind When You Think Emergency Vet

Our Durham and Chapel Hill clients appreciate the security of knowing we have an emergency veterinarian. They know that no matter how careful they are in pet-proofing their homes and yards, pets have a way of finding danger, be it ingesting anti-freeze, getting hit by an automobile, or tangling with wildlife. However there are situations where an animal is thrust into a life-threatening situation without lifting a paw.

Dog Bloat Requires Immediate Emergency Vet Treatment

Dog bloat is a serious condition that strikes suddenly, and can turn deadly in an instant. Though most common in deep-chested dogs like Boxers and Dobermans--it can strike any breed. The dog's stomach fills with, gas, fluid, or food, causing it to expand and twist, blocking blood flow to and from the heart, making it hard to breathe, and sending your pet into shock. If your dog acts restless or seems to be in pain, and retches repeatedly with no results, bring your pet in to our emergency vet immediately.

Feline Urinary Obstruction Needs Emergency Veterinarian Treatment

Your cat may be disposed to feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD), a complex condition that displays a number of clinical symptoms, each of which may several causes, ranging from crystals in the urine to tumors in the urinary tract. The key to treating FLUTD is diagnosing its root cause but often it goes un-noticed until the cat's urinary flow becomes blocked, a condition that can turn toxic and send him into deadly septic shock. If your cat is straining, digging, and circling in the litter box but unable to urinate, your pet needs to see our emergency veterinarian right away

Contact our Durham and Chapel Hill Veterinarian for Emergency Services

No matter what the emergency may be, your pet's recovery depends on an immediate diagnosis. Our in-house lab, stocked with state-or-the-art equipment and technology enables us to respond quickly. Meanwhile, we can administer lost fluids to keep your pet stable.

Have you ever had to rush your pet in for emergency treatment? Should you need it again, your Durham veterinarian is here for you. Call us today at 919-317-6091.