You are the best judge of your pet’s health. If you find them in distress, don’t panic. It may be necessary to immediately take your cat to an emergency vet near you, especially if your cat has any of the conditions listed below.

Your cat can’t breathe

Respiratory distress causes troubled breathing. This is an emergency situation that requires immediate action. Try to count how many times your cat breathes in a minute. The normal range is 10 to 30 breaths per minute.

Your cat has frequent seizures

A seizure that lasts more than 2 minutes or multiple seizures in 24 hours is an emergency situation. Do not put your hand or anything else in their mouth, simply calm them down with your normal soothing techniques as you travel to the vet without delay.  

Your cat has been hit by a car

If your cat has been hit by a car, even if they don’t seem to be in pain, it is a good idea to take them to the vet as soon as possible because they may have sustained internal injuries.

Your cat suddenly paralyzed one or more limbs

Your cat may paralyze a limb or more because of a condition known as aortic thromboembolism. Take them to the vet for analysis.

Your cat is poisoned or has an allergic reaction

If your suspect that your cat has taken a poisonous or toxic substance, has an allergic reaction, or has reacted to an over-the-counter medication, call your emergency vet and bring the suspected substance.

Your cat is bleeding

Any bleeding from your cat’s nose, eyes, mouth, or rectum that is continuous or severe needs to be seen by a vet.

Your cat has an eye problem

If your cat has pain in the eye, a swollen or bleeding eye, or a change of color in their eye, it is best to be seen by a vet as soon as possible.

Your cat is struggling to urinate or defecate

Straining to urinate or defecate are both emergency situations. Complete blockage of urination can cause death within a few days therefore get help immediately.

There are many cat emergencies. The best thing you can do in an emergency situation is to call your vet. To learn more call us to speak to an emergency vet.