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Emergency warning signs

If any of these signs are present, contact an emergency veterinarian, the nearest emergency hospital, or a veterinary poison hotline now.

  • Trouble breathing, blue or pale gums, collapse, or seizure.
  • Suspected toxin exposure, unsafe food, medication, chemical, or foreign object.
  • Blood in vomit, stool, or urine.
  • Bloated abdomen, repeated vomiting, severe lethargy, or unable to urinate.