Is Your Pet in Peril? Know the Signs

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Knowing when to seek urgent veterinary treatment can be the difference between life and death for pets
• Identify emergency veterinary clinics in your area ahead of time so you can swiftly access professional assistance when every moment counts
• Pets are masters at hiding illness and often mask their symptoms; some animals, especially cats, may also hide when they don’t feel well
• When you arrive at the veterinary clinic, give your provider as many details as you can about your pet’s symptoms and the circumstances leading up to them
• Numerous pet health issues can be avoided or controlled via a healthy lifestyle and proactive integrative veterinary care