Don’t panic when your cat is troubled. It may be necessary to take your cat to an emergency vet near you without delay especially if your cat has the following conditions:

Your cat has been hit by a car

If your cat has been hit by a car or has fallen from a height, it is a good idea to get them to the vet as soon as possible. Try to keep your cat still and take note that a distressed cat may be dangerous especially if they are in severe pain.

Your cat is suddenly paralyzed in one or more limbs

Your cat may paralyze one or more limbs, especially the rear limbs, in a condition called aortic thromboembolism. Help them get up and take them to an emergency vet for analysis and treatment.

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 veterinarian.

Your cat has trouble breathing

If your cat is in respiratory distress they’ll have trouble breathing. This is an emergency situation that requires immediate action. Watch your cat’s belly when they breathe and count their breaths as you travel to the vet.

Your cat is poisoned

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

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

Straining to urinate or not urinating at all are both emergency situations. Complete blockage of urination can cause death within a few days, therefore get help immediately.

There are many cat emergencies, if you are unsure of the symptoms that your cat is showing, call us to speak to an emergency vet.