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When is an emergency?

A veterinary emergency is any sudden situation that seriously affects the health or well-being of the animal, can have serious consequences and requires immediate veterinary treatment.

Brachycephalic dog with respiratory distress

A

breathing

  • shortness of breath

  • Fast, difficult

  • Asynchronous breathing

paralysis

D

Thinking and nerves

Neurological symptoms

  • Cramps

  • Disorientation

  • Paralysis

unconsciousness

B

consciousness

  • unconsciousness

  • Fall over

  • collapse

Injuries

E

Illnesses and injuries

  • Sudden severe pain

  • Injuries

  • Poisoning or allergic reactions

Circulatory problem

C

Circulation

  • Circulatory problems

  • internal bleeding

  • pale mucous membranes

Poisoning / refusal to eat

F

Refusal to eat

  • Sudden complete loss of appetite

  • persistent vomiting or diarrhea

  • Indications of severe pain

❗ Important: Act immediately if...

We strongly recommend that in case of serious conditions, especially

Severe trauma

Severe trauma

car accident

foreign body

Suspected foreign body

Severely changed general condition

stark veränderten Allgemeinzustand

to come to a clinic immediately and not wait!

0766 188 799
 

☎️ An emergency triage telephone conversation is possible.

Please note that our mobile veterinary practice can only treat emergencies to a limited extent. In such cases, treatment is only possible after prior telephone consultation (triage).

In serious emergencies* that require further examination or intensive treatment—e.g., after a car accident, severely impaired general health, or severe trauma—we strongly recommend that you waste no time and visit a veterinary clinic as soon as possible. In such cases, we can only provide first aid .

*In such cases, please contact the Mellingen Animal Clinic directly at 0900 837 837 (CHF 2.50/min.)

 

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