In Case of Animal Emergency:

If your animal is showing signs of concerning illness or distress: Contact your primary Veterinarian immediately. If your vet or another local vet is not open or answering the phone, contact: At the first sign of of EMERGENCY: Please go to the closest ER VET or Emergency Animal Hospital near you:

The following unusual symptoms often require immediate medical attention:

Severe Trauma: Injuries from accidents, falls, or other physical trauma that results in bleeding, limping, shock, crying, yelping, or any abnormal behavior.

Pale Gums: Extremely pale pink, white, grey tint.

Fainting, Collapse, Weakness, or Seizure

Labored or difficulty breathing: Excessive panting, choking, obstruction of airways.

Ingestion of Toxic Substances: Poisonous chemicals for rodents or other, house cleaning chemicals, human medications, toxic plants, essential oils, human foods that cause illness. Pet Poison Hotline: 1-855-764-7661

Bloat: A distended belly, gagging without vomit, and restlessness with distended belly

Abnormal Pain: Crying, biting or unusual behavior that suggests severe pain, including a refusal to move or eat.

Eye Injuries: Any injury to the eyes, such as swelling, discharge, sudden blindness.

Heatstroke: Excessive Panting, drooling, lethargy, or collapse during hot weather.

Sudden Severe Allergic Reactions: Facial Swelling, hives, drooling, difficulty breathing following an insect sting, bite or other unknown cause.

Bleeding that won’t stop: Uncontrollable bleeding

Trouble walking: Any unusual or sudden difficulty with mobility, limpness, or extreme lethargy.

Non-Stop Vomiting or Hacking

Trouble urinating or defecating

Heat Stroke or Hypothermia

Do not leave an animal in a car in weather that is above 65F/18C as temperatures inside a vehicle can quickly rise to dangerous levels. Even on a mild day, an interior temperature of a car can reach and exceed 90F/32C within 5-10 minutes and reach over 100F/38C in 10-20 minutes. This can lead to heat stroke and sudden death. Similarly, in cold weather temperatures below 32F/0C can result in rapid hypothermia, especially for short haired breeds. Always avoid leaving animals inside cars for extended periods, as weather can change fast. Reconsider bringing animals with you on car rides if there is any chance of either of these conditions.

Emergency Veterinary Information Disclaimer:

The information provided by the PALS platform, including lists of common reasons to contact an emergency veterinarian, is intended for informational purposes only and is based on commonly recognized veterinary practices. This information should not be construed as professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

PALS is not an emergency veterinary service, and we do not employ licensed veterinarians to provide emergency advice or diagnosis. The content shared on our platform is not a substitute for professional veterinary care. If your pet is experiencing an emergency, please contact a licensed veterinarian or an emergency veterinary clinic immediately.

In the event of any medical or emergency concerns regarding your pet, always seek direct advice from a qualified veterinarian. PALS cannot be held responsible for any decisions made based on the normal and consistent veterinary information provided on our platform.

Non-Emergency animal support:

Animal Humane Society Pet Helpline: 1-952-435-7738 for general advice.