Emergency:     > What To Do     > Emergency Contacts     > Acute Trauma     > Diarrhea / Vomiting     > Fainting (Syncope)     > Hemorrhaging     > Respiratory Failure     > Seizures     > Toxicity / Poisoning           What To Do In An Emergency   Emergency situations call for immediate action to allow the patient the greatest chance of full recovery. It is important to closely monitor and observe the patient and note any changes in the patient's physical and physiological condition. Listed below are some signs and symptoms to look for in an emergency, and some actions that may help ensure the health and safety of the patient. Disclaimer: The tips and advice offered below are for informational purposes only, they are not intended to replace veterinary care.                   Emergency Contacts   Cat and Exotic Care of the Central Coast Pismo Coast Plaza 565 Five Cities Drive Pismo Beach, CA 93449-3005 (805-773-0CAT) Open normal business hours only Central Coast Pet Emergency Clinic 1558 W Branch Arroyo Grande, CA 93420-1818 (805) 489-6573 http://www.centralcoastpetemergency.com/ Open 24 hours ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center 1-888-426-4435 http://www.aspca.org/apcc A $50 consultation fee may be applied to credit card. California Poison Action Line 1-800-222-1222 http://www.calpoison.org/   Acute Trauma       Signs and Symptoms:   Bleeding / hemorrhage Breathing difficulty Shock   Care and Treatment:   Apply direct pressure to any actively bleeding area Keep the animal warm If head or spinal trauma is suspected, try to avoid      moving the animal Seek veterinary care immediately   Diarrhea / Vomiting       Signs and Symptoms:   Anorexia Diarrhea / loose stool Lethargy Vomiting   Care and Treatment:   Feed the animal a bland diet Keep the animal well hydrated if not vomiting Withhold food/water for 12-24 hours      (depending on species) Seek veterinary care   Fainting(Syncope)       Signs and Symptoms:   Anxiety Collapse Loss of consciousness   Care and Treatment:   Keep the animal warm Try to prevent self trauma (provide padding, etc.) Seek veterinary care immediately   Hemorrhaging       Signs and Symptoms:   Bleeding Blood in urine or feces Bruising Pale, cyanotic (bluish) gums and mucosa Weakness   Care and Treatment:   Apply direct pressure to any actively bleeding areas Seek veterinary care immediately   Respiratory Failure       Signs and Symptoms:   Bobbing tail (birds) Coughing, head elevation, "Star-gazing" (reptiles) Hunched-up or postural breathing Increased breathing sounds (wheezing, crackling, etc.) Nasal / oral discharge, bubbling Generalized breathing difficulty Pale, cyanotic (bluish) gums and mucosa   Care and Treatment:   Keep the animal warm Try to keep the animal calm, decrease stress level Seek veterinary care immediately   Seizures       Signs and Symptoms:   Collapse Loss of consciousness Spasms, shaking, seizuring Anxiety Stiffness (especially arms and legs)   Care and Treatment:   Keep the animal warm Try to keep the animal calm, decrease stress level Try to prevent self trauma (provide padding, etc.) Seek veterinary care immediately   Toxicity / Poisoning       Signs and Symptoms:   Vomiting Diarrhea Anorexia Bleeding / hemorrhage Shock Shaking / trembling Weakness   Care and Treatment:   Keep the animal warm Seek veterinary care immediately Call a poison control hotline: 1-888-426-4435 ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=apcc A $50 consultation fee may be applied to credit card.