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Emergency Services
Unfortunately, you may be faced with an emergency situation at some point in your animal’s life. Blue Springs Veterinary Services has a veterinarian on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to respond immediately to your emergency.
For Emergencies Call:
Regular hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Emergencies are seen 24 hours, 7 days a week. If you have an emergency during normal business hours call (931)596-3565, for emergencies at all other times call (931)212-4143.
Contact Blue Springs Veterinary Services If You Notice Any of the Following:
In General —
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Any problem that persists longer than 24 hours.
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Any problem that worsens over several hours.
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Any problems such as lethargy, loss of appetite, weakness and fever.
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Body temperature less than 100°F or greater than 104°F.
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 to four episodes of vomiting or diarrhea in a puppy or in a dog older than 8 years.
- Vomiting following suspected ingestion of foreign material (toys, garbage, rocks, etc).
- Suspected poisoning.
- Suspected bloat (severely swollen abdomen).
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Bleeding —
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Bleeding from nose, mouth or anus.
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Bleeding accompanied by bruising of the skin, especially on the abdomen.
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Bleeding that cannot be stopped by applying pressure.
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If blood loss is excessive.
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Weakness, difficulty breathing, or reluctance to move after a bleeding episode.
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.
Other Emergencies —
- Trauma such as hit by car or a dog fight
- Venomous snakebite
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What to Do |
Vomiting or diarrhea (once 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 |
Bleeding from nose or paw pad (not excessive) |
Apply pressure to stop bleeding. |
Gushing of blood |
Call veterinarian |
Lameness |
Call veterinarian if not resolved in 24 hours |
Suspected broken bone |
Call veterinarian |
Trauma: auto accident, dog bite, falls |
Call veterinarian |
Choking |
Call veterinarian |
Seizures |
Call veterinarian unless pet is known epileptic. |
Rubbing eyes, swollen eyes |
Call veterinarian |
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