Emergency Vets in St. Clair Shores, MI
Looking for an emergency vet in St. Clair Shores, MI? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.
List of Emergency Vets in St. Clair Shores, MI
VCA ST. CLAIR SHORES ANIMAL HOSPITAL
ADDRESS: 25101 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores MI 48081
TEL: (586) 445-1970
At VCA Animal Hospital, we look forward to welcoming you, your dog, cat and other pets. Everyone on our staff believes that the better we get to know your pets, the better we can provide the best possible health care for them. In fact, when you come in, you’ll see exactly why our veterinarians are praised for their kind and thorough care.
THOMSON ANIMAL CLINIC
ADDRESS: 23500 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores MI 48080
TEL: (586) 778-3900
For over 50 years, Thomson Animal Clinic has been providing the best veterinary care to the Saint Clair Shores area. We provide a relaxed environment and plenty of one-on-one service. Stop by and find your new vet.
MOORE VETERINARY HOSPITAL
ADDRESS: 22300 Greater Mack Avenue, St. Clair Shores MI 48080
TEL: (586) 772-6111
Our hospital has some of the most talented veterinarians in the country. Our goal at Moore Veterinary Hospital is to help keep your pet at his or her healthiest, and to provide you the best customer service experience.
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Signs Your Pet Needs Emergency Care
Has your pet experienced some kind of trauma and in need in emergency care? Here are some of the signs to look when determining whether your pet needs an emergency vet:
- Pale gums
- Rapid breathing
- Weak or rapid pulse
- Change in body temperature
- Difficulty standing
- Apparent paralysis
- Loss of consciousness
- Seizures
- Excessive bleeding
How to Handle Your Injured Pet
It is possible that your pet can act aggressively when they’ve been injured. It’s important to be careful how you handle them for their safety and your own.
For Dogs:
- Be calm and go slow when approaching.
- If your dog appears aggressive, get someone to help you.
- Fashion a makeshift stretcher and carefully lift your dog onto it.
- Support their neck and back as you move them in case of spinal injuries.
For Cats:
- Cover your cats head gently with a towel, to prevent them from biting you.
- Very carefully, lift your cat into its carrier or a box.
- Support their neck and back as you move them in case of spinal injuries.
First Aid Treatment At Home
Depending on the situation, there are some actions you can take at home to stabilize your pet before transporting them to an emergency vet.
Bleeding:
- If your pet is bleeding externally due to a trauma, apply pressure to the wound quickly and hold it there.
- If possible, elevate the injury.
Choking:
- If your pet is choking on a foreign object, put your fingers in their mouth and try to remove the blockage.
- If you’re unable to remove the blockage, perform a modified version of the Heimlich maneuver by giving a sharp blow to their chest.
CPR:
- If your pet is unconscious and unresponsive, you may need to perform CPR.
- First, check if your pet is breathing and if they have a heartbeat. If you cannot find either, start chest compressions.
- Perform 30 chest compressions followed by two rescue breaths. Repeat this until your pet starts breathing on their own again.
- To give a rescue breath, close your pets mouth and extend their neck to open the airway. Place your mouth over your pets nose and exhale until you see your pets chest rise.
- Check for a heartbeat every 2 minutes.
- Continue giving your pet CPR until you reach an emergency vet.