McGovern Animal Clinic - Emergency Information

38015 Spur 149 - Magnolia, TX

281. 356. 2384

(after hours see Clincs listed below)

Canine - Is it an Emergency ?

www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control

249 Animal Emergency Clinic 19311 Tomball Parkway

Houston TX 77070

281-890-8875 www.aecsh249.com

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Animal Emergency Clinic

of Conroe

920 W. Dallas St.

Conroe TX 77301 ,

936-539-3800 www.emergencyvetconroe.com

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Animal Emergency & Urgent Care Center

of The Woodlands

27870 I 45 North

The Woodlands, TX 77385

281-367-5444 www.aeucc.com

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SIGN		WHAT TO DO
Vomiting or diarrhea (once or twice)		Remove all food. Give dog only water or ice for hydration. If not resolved in 24 hrs. call veterinarian.
Vomiting or diarrhea (24hrs or more)		Check for dehydration: sticky mucous membranes, dull eyes. Call veterinarian.
Suspected bloat (large breed)		Call veterinarian for immediate visit.
Suspected poisoning		Call veterinarian for immediate visit, call local poison control, or call ASPCA Nat'l Animal Poison Control Center: 1-888-4ANIHELP or 1-900-548-2423 (to charge the $30 consulting fee to your credit card; you can also charge the call to your phone bill by calling 1-900-680-0000).
Suspected Snake Bite / Poisoning		Call veterinarian for immediate visit. Copperhead (most common in our area - seen left) venom is usually not lethal but swelling can be painful and cause complications. Antibiotics may also be needed due to bacteria in snake's mouth.
Bleeding: Nose, paw pad, not excessive		Apply pressure to stop bleeding.
Bleeding: Wrist or gushing		Call veterinarian for immediate visit.
Lameness		Call veterinarian if not resolved in 24 hrs.
Suspected broken bone		Call veterinarian for immediate visit.
Trauma: auto accident, bite, fall		Call veterinarian for immediate visit.
Choking		Immediate first aid to remove object.
Seizures		Call veterinarian for immediate visit unless dog is a known and diagnosed epileptic.
Rubbing eyes, swollen eyes		Call veterinarian for immediate visit.
Temperature - less than 100 deg. F or more than 104 deg. F		Call veterinarian for immediate visit.

These are general guidelines provided to offer you, the pet owner, assistance for possible common emergencies. This does not represent a complete list, nor does it offer complete diagnosis or recommendation for any and all situations. It is always best to consult your veterinarian if you suspect your pet has any unusual symptoms or may have sustained any type of injury or trauma.