Unfortunately, pet emergency visits to animal hospitals are common. While some of the time dog and cats are sick they only seem lethargic or just have less of an appetite, these can be indicators of a much larger problem. Here are some of the most common pet emergencies they the Vets at the Animal Hospital in Honolulu see and what you can do to avoid them.
Heatstroke is an extremely serious problem for animals, especially dogs. Cats tend to know better when it is time to flee a too-hot environment and they have a better cooling system in general. Dogs have an inefficient way of cooling themselves off which mostly just involves panting. If a dog is participating in an activity he thinks is fun, especially if he is being egged on my his master who in unaware of the danger, he will not stop playing to go cool down. Because of their naturally high body temperatures a dog can overheat very quickly so it is important to know the signs and keep an eye on him. Never leave a dog in a hot car, even for a few minutes. The hottest part of the day is generally 10 to 2, so save the most strenuous activities for other times. Constantly provide your dog with fresh drinking water. If you suspect your pet has heatstroke, go to the Animal Hospital in Honolulu right away.
Accidental poisonings are a tragic accident that many pet owners have to go through that can be easily avoided. You may be shocked to learn just how many things can be poisonous to your pet. It is important to know these things, especially the ones included in every day items around the house. One of the most common things that curious pets get into is over the counter and prescription medications. Having pills sitting in a pill box is not good enough, as those can be easily opened. Pills need to be behind cabinets or drawers of some kind, away from the eyes of your dog or cat. Pets can also be poisoned by “people food”, like grapes for dogs for instance, so always know which ones so you can avoid a trip to the Animal Hospital in Honolulu for poisoning.
Car accidents are one of the most avoidable tragedies seen at the Animal Hospital in Honolulu. Always leash your pet, even of they know voice commands.
