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When Does My Pet Need Emergency Care?

If you are worried and not sure if your pet needs emergency care, call Animal Hospital at the Shores at 847.842.5000 during our scheduled hours. Our trained staff will ask you questions to help determine if your pet needs emergency care or can wait to make an appointment. Trust your instincts when deciding whether your pet needs urgent care.

After Hours Emergency Care

Premier Veterinary Group in Grayslake 847.548.5300 www.premiervets.net
Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency of McHenry County 815.479.9119

Seek emergency care immediately in these situations:

Ingestion or suspected swallowing of antifreeze, rat poison, human medications,household cleaners, fertilizers, pesticides, or harmful chemicals (Read more on poison)
Trauma from a fall or being struck by a car
Seizures
Trouble breathing
Unconsciousness or won’t wake up
Vomiting and/or diarrhea for more than 24 hours
Broken bones
Bleeding from the eyes, nose, or mouth
Blood in urine or feces
Collapses
Signs of extreme pain, such as whining or shaking
Disorientation or bumping into objects
Swollen abdomen that is hard to the touch
Has gone more than 3-4 hours between delivering puppies or kittens
Animal Poison Control Center
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/
Premier Veterinary Group - Grayslake, Illinois
http://www.premiervets.net/
Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency - Crystal Lake, Illinois
http://www.casehospital.com/