At our Vancouver Emergency Clinic there is an emergency vet on duty 7 days a week.

Poisoning

A recent survey shows that of all emergency situations among pets, poisoning is the most common. If you think your pet has ingested a toxic substance, do the following:

First, don’t panic. Most poisons take a while to work.

When calling one of our on duty emergency vet be prepared to provide the following information:

  • Your name, address, and telephone number
  • Generic or trade name of poison
  • Information concerning the amount of poison ingested, the time it was eaten, and other significant circumstantial data
  • The symptoms your animal is experiencing
  • Appropriate credit card information

Broken limbs

Before transporting an animal with a broken bone to the hospital – but only if absolutely necessary – splint the wound. Incorrect splinting can make an injury worse, so be sure you know your animal first aid before attempting this technique, so be sure you know your animal first aid before attempting this technique.

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