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Las Vegas, NV 89129
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After
Hours Emergency Services |
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Las
Vegas Animal Emergency Hospital |
Monday-Friday
6pm-8am
Saturday 4pm-Monday 8am
24 hours
on Major Holidays |
West Las
Vegas
5600
West Charleston Blvd.
(Between
Jones & Decatur)
Phone
(702) 822-1045
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East
Las Vegas
1914
E. Sahara Ave.
Phone
(702) 457-8050
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When
Do I Call the Vet ... General Health Concerns |
- Any problem that persists longer than 24 hours
- Any problem that worsens over several hours
- Any systemic problems such as lethargy, loss
of appetite, weakness and fever
- Body temperature less than 100°F or greater
than 104°F
- Any indication that more than one body system
(GI, urinary, neurological) is affected
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When
Do I Call the Vet ... Bleeding |
- Bleeding from nose, mouth or anus
- Bleeding accompanied by bruising of the skin,
especially on the abdomen
- Bleeding that cannot be stopped by applying
pressure
- If blood loss is excessive
- Weakness, difficulty breathing, or reluctance
to move after a bleeding episode
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When
Do I Call the Vet ... Gastrointestinal Problems |
- Frequent bouts of vomiting or diarrhea resulting
in loss of large volumes of fluid
- Inability to drink or keep water down
- Blood or black material (digested blood) in
the vomit or stool
- More than three or four episodes of vomiting
or diarrhea in a puppy or in a dog older than
8 years
- Vomiting following suspected ingestion of
a foreign material (toys, garbage, rocks, etc.)
- Suspected poisoning
- Suspected bloat (dry heaves, accompanied by
enlarged abdomen and pale gum color)
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When
Do I Call the Vet ... Lameness |
- Obvious fracture of a limb
- Nonweight-bearing lameness persisting for
more than 12 hours
- Swollen, painful joints or a gait that appears
as if "walking on eggshells"
- Paralysis of one or more limbs
- Lameness that initially improves but does
not resolve in 24-48 hours
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When
Do I Call the Vet ... Other Emergencies |
- Trauma
- Venomous snakebite
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WHAT
TO DO |
| Vomiting or diarrhea (one or twice) |
Remove all food. Give pet only water
or ice cubes for hydration. Call the veterinarian
if persists. |
| Vomiting or diarrhea (more than once
or twice) |
Check for signs of dehydration such
as sticky mucous membranes and dull eyes. Call the
veterinarian. |
| Suspected bloat (large breeds) |
Call the veterinarian for immediate
visit. |
| Bleeding from paw pad |
Apply pressure to stop bleeding. |
| Bleeding from nose (not
excessive) |
Apply ice pack to side of muzzle,
then see veterinarian. |
| Wrist or gushing |
Call veterinarian for immediate visit. |
| Lameness |
Call veterinarian if not resolved
in 24 hours. |
| Suspected broken bone |
Call veterinarian for immediate visit. |
| Trauma: auto accident, dog bite, falls |
Call veterinarian for immediate visit. |
| Chocking |
Immediate first aid to remove object. |
| Seizures |
Call veterinarian for immediate visit
unless pet is known epileptic. |
| Swollen eyes or face |
Call veterinarian for immediate visit. |
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The above information is not intended
to substitute for medical advice from a veterinarian.
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