{"id":2127,"date":"2016-02-01T06:43:14","date_gmt":"2016-02-01T06:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=2127"},"modified":"2016-02-01T06:43:14","modified_gmt":"2016-02-01T06:43:14","slug":"top-10-reasons-for-veterinary-emergency-room-visits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/top-10-reasons-for-veterinary-emergency-room-visits\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Reasons For Veterinary Emergency Room Visits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8128 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-2023-01-09T100319.608.png\" alt=\"pet emergency, unproductive retching in pets, pet health, coughing in pets, nausea in pets, obstructed airway in pets, GDV, gastric dilatation and volvulus, emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-2023-01-09T100319.608.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-2023-01-09T100319.608-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Every day, morning or night, the staff at\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota<\/a>\u00a0see patients for a number of different reasons.\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/home\/our-patients\/our-charitable-fund\/our-veterinary-team\/heidi-fay-thompson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dr. Heidi Fay-Thompson<\/a>, one of our ER veterinarians, is here with the top 10 reasons why pets come to our emergency clinics:<\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. Vomiting and Diarrhea<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Nothing sends owners into the veterinary hospital\u00a0faster than having Fluffy\u00a0spewing vomit and diarrhea around the house! There are many possible causes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/understanding-gi-upset-in-pets-and-when-to-go-to-the-er\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gastrointestinal upset<\/a> in dogs and cats. \u00a0Some common causes include dietary indiscretion, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/pancreatitis-in-pets-what-pet-owners-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eating fatty people foods<\/a>, and infections.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. Toxin Ingestions<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Our pets are curious and often get into foods and medications if left in reach. While the list of toxin exposures is extensive, it is most common to see pets that have ingested human treats (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/why-is-chocolate-toxic-to-my-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chocolate<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/xylitol-its-not-so-sweet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">xylitol<\/a>), plants (especially <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/understanding-the-toxicity-of-lilies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lilies<\/a>), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/cold-medicines-that-can-poison-your-pet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">human medications<\/a>, rodenticides, or an overdose of the pet\u2019s own medication. If your pet ingests an unusual substance, please consult your veterinarian for recommendations immediately.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>3. Lacerations and Bite Wounds<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>As our pets are out playing, they often injure themselves. This is especially common when you get multiple pets together in areas such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/dark-side-of-dog-parks-bite-wounds-in-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dog parks<\/a> or outdoor cats. Veterinarians frequently suture up wounds and treat abscesses (pockets of infection).<\/p>\n<h4><strong>4. Hit by a Car<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Unfortunately, our pets do not understand the risk of roads and cars. It is far too common for veterinarians to treat pets that have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/my-dog-was-hit-by-a-car-what-should-i-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hit by cars<\/a>. Some pets are fortunate and sustain only mild injuries. However, many pets are severely hurt and some do not survive the trauma.\u00a0Please reduce the chance of having your pet be hit by a car by keeping your dog on a leash or in a fenced yard. Make sure that older, slower and possibly deaf dogs are in a safe location. Keep your cat indoors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8137 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Untitled-design-2023-01-10T143802.530.png\" alt=\"common pet emergencies, veterinary, emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Untitled-design-2023-01-10T143802.530.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Untitled-design-2023-01-10T143802.530-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Urinary Tract Obstructions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The urinary tract of male cats becomes narrow as it exits the body. If the cat also has a tendency to form <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/urinary-crystals-in-pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">urinary crystals<\/a>, bladder stones, or inflammation of their bladder; they are at risk of developing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/recognition-and-management-of-feline-idiopathic-cystitis-and-urinary-obstructions-in-cats\/#:~:text=Cats%20with%20signs%20of%20FIC%20without%20obstruction%20are,urinary%20obstruction%20need%20to%20be%20sedated%20and%20unobstructed.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">urinary obstruction<\/a>. \u00a0This is an extremely painful and rapidly life-threatening emergency. If your cat is ever straining to urinate, passing small amounts of urine frequently, vocalizing or grooming excessively; he should be evaluated by a veterinarian immediately.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>6. Difficulty Breathing<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>It is very scary when our pets are having <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/how-to-know-if-your-pet-is-experiencing-respiratory-distress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">difficulty breathing<\/a>. It is therefore not surprising that this is a common cause for a visit to the emergency room. Difficulty breathing can be a symptom of heart failure, pneumonia, feline asthma and anatomic abnormalities. Veterinarians are able to provide oxygen support and treat these diseases.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>7. Gastrointestinal Foreign Material<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Dogs and cats are curious and will eat almost anything! If the object (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/how-to-tell-if-your-pet-has-ingested-a-foreign-body\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">foreign body<\/a>) they eat is large enough, it can become lodged in their stomach or intestinal tract and require surgery for removal. Some common items surgically removed in dogs include toys, bedding, clothing, corn cobs, peach pits and bones. Cats tend to ingest strings, yarn, hair ties, needles and toys.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>8. Worsening of Underlying Illness<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Our pets are living longer and many are being treated for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/when-chronic-diseases-go-south\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">long-term medical conditions<\/a> such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and cancer. These pets can become sick enough to require emergency treatment or time in the critical care unit.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>9. Painful, Red Eye<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This can be the result of an injury, scratch to the eye, foreign material in the eye, infection of the eye, glaucoma or a number of other conditions. Eyes are very fragile and illness can be very painful and progress quickly. If your pet\u2019s eye is red and painful, it should be evaluated by a veterinarian quickly. Depending on the situation, a follow-up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/ophthalmology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ophthalmology appointment<\/a> may be recommended.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>10. Lameness and Difficulty Walking<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Causes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/why-is-my-pet-limping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leg lameness<\/a> range from simple muscle sprains to ligament tears, fractures, dislocations and cancer. The emergency veterinarian can give your pet pain medications, do a complete examination and will likely recommend radiographs to determine the cause of the lameness. Some small dogs also show pain and reluctance to walk due to back pain.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8137 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Untitled-design-2023-01-10T143802.530.png\" alt=\"common pet emergencies, veterinary, emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Untitled-design-2023-01-10T143802.530.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Untitled-design-2023-01-10T143802.530-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We hope your pet doesn&#8217;t experience any of these emergencies. If he or she does experience an emergency and your family veterinarian is unavailable, our team is ready to help! Both our Oakdale and St. Paul clinics are open 24\/7.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4478 alignleft\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Copy-of-Copy-of-About-the-Author-13.png\" alt=\"injured pets, emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, transporting injured pets, critical pets, pet owners, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Copy-of-Copy-of-About-the-Author-13.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Copy-of-Copy-of-About-the-Author-13-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7548 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7.png\" alt=\"Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Fast Track Triage, color-coded triage system, pet emergency, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7.png 940w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every day, morning or night, the staff at\u00a0Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\u00a0see patients for a number of different reasons.\u00a0Dr. Heidi Fay-Thompson, one of our ER veterinarians, is here with the top 10 reasons why pets come to our emergency clinics: 1. 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