{"id":7241,"date":"2022-07-06T15:04:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T15:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=7241"},"modified":"2022-07-06T15:04:25","modified_gmt":"2022-07-06T15:04:25","slug":"when-chronic-diseases-go-south","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/when-chronic-diseases-go-south\/","title":{"rendered":"When Chronic Diseases Go South | Pet Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If your pet is experiencing difficulty breathing, multiple seizures within 24 hours, inability to walk or stand, or collapse, these are considered \u201cRED\u201d \u2013 or true emergencies \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

If your pet is experiencing persistent\/severe vomiting, diarrhea, appetite loss for more than 24 hours, or aggressive coughing without distress, these are considered \u201cORANGE\u201d \u2013 or urgent cases \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend having your pet see your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital within the next 12 hours. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

If your pet has a chronic condition with no new symptoms, this is considered a \u201cGREEN\u201d \u2013 or Non-Urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. This means emergency care isn\u2019t needed, but your pet should be evaluated by your family veterinarian within the next few days. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Having a pet with a chronic disease such as diabetes, heart failure, chronic kidney disease or cancer can be stressful, and knowing when to seek veterinary care can be difficult. It is best to work closely with your family vet for the most consistent management<\/a> of your pet\u2019s condition, but there may be times your pet needs emergency care when your veterinarian is unavailable. It can be helpful to set some parameters with your family veterinarian ahead of time as to when you should consider seeking emergency care for your pet based upon their specific chronic disease so you can be prepared for these instances.<\/p>\n

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Emergency Signs<\/h4>\n

In general, the same reasons that you would bring an otherwise healthy pet to the ER should be considered as reasons to seek veterinary attention in a pet with chronic disease. On top of that, your pet\u2019s underlying disease may make them more susceptible to more rapid deterioration, so pay close attention to your pet\u2019s symptoms and seek care with any concern. Some of the more concerning signs include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n