When should I bring my pet to the clinic?

When is it urgent for a pet parent to bring their pet to the clinic? What constitutes a possible emergency case?

Every Tuesday and Saturday nights from 7-8PM, Super Pets Club members join our Vet's Chat where they can ask our trusted vet, Dr. Jaline, questions about their pet’s health, nutrition, and training. This platform is a middle ground between scrolling online and visiting a vet in-person. Instead of finding answers in your Google results or Viber groupchats, messaging with a vet can give you more clarity with your pet parenting concerns. 

But when is it urgent for a pet parent to bring their pet to the clinic? 

 

Our recommendation: for emergencies, it’s always best to take your pet to see their vet immediately. 

What constitutes a possible emergency case?

Remember ABCDE

AIRWAY

• Check nostrils. Does the air/sound seem off?

BREATHING

• How’s the in & out movement of their chest?

CIRCULATION

• Check color of pet’s gums, eyes, tongue.

• Is the patient bleeding? How severe?

DISABILITY

• Is the pet alert? Responsive?

EXPOSURE

• Any signs of fever? 

 

If you notice something out of the ordinary in these areas, we recommend bringing your pet to the clinic as soon as possible.

 

Other cases that need urgent medical attention for pets:

        -hit by car/ fractures/ trauma

        -seizure

        -pain

        -suspected cases of poisoning or toxicity

        -pet collapsed

        -hard, swollen abdomen

Most pets have the instinct to appear normal despite feeling sick so keeping an eye out for symptoms and signs is always important. Our Vet Chat service hopes to equip you with more knowledge and added convenience for better care of your dogs and cats!

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