Text Box: JONES ANIMAL HOSPITAL Inc., P.S. Serving the Greater Puget Sound since 1947 “Your Home for Complete Companion Animal Care” 3322 So. Union Ave. Tacoma, WA 98409 253 383 2616

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Text Box: No one wants anything bad to happen to their pet. However, every family should have plans of what to do in case of emergency. Here are some tips… When an Emergency occurs… Remain calm. Before attempting to move your pet please call Jones Animal Hospital at 253-383-2616 or if we are unavailable, please call the Pierce County Animal Emergency Clinic at 253-474-0791. Do not begin to transport your pet until you have contacted a facility. Briefly describe the problem. We will instruct you how to handle your pet and transport him/her to the hospital. Be careful. An injured pet ( even yours) may bite, so you may want to tie a soft muzzle around the mouth or drape a towel over their head when moving them. When your pet needs care after the Emergency… Your pet may need ongoing care once they are treated and stabilized by the emergency staff, the following may be recommended: If your pet can be transported, we may recommend your pet stay at the PCAEC for “round the clock” care. If currently at PCAEC, our recommendation to continue the stay or transfer will be based on the need of continued advanced care or advanced diagnostics not available at Jones Animal Hospital. Emergencies that require immediate attention. DIFFICULTY BREATHING: Noisy breathing. A blue tongue, or gasping for breath. BLEEDING THAT CAN'T BE STOPPED: Apply pressure with a cloth. Do not use a tourniquet. INABILITY TO URINATE OR MOVE BOWELS: But continues to try and is bloody or seems painful. HEATSTROKE: Heavy panting, weakness, and rectal temperature greater than 104 F. BLOATED OR DISTENDED ABDOMEN INABILITY TO DELIVER KITTENS OR PUPPIES: Labor contractions for over 2 hours with no delivery or fetus or membranes protruding for more that 15 minutes. LOSS OF BALANCE, CONSCIOUSNESS OR SEIZURE PAIN: Severe or continuous. MAJOR TRAUMA OR SHOCK: If your pet has fallen, been hit by a car, suffered wounds or broken bones, shows signs of weakness or collapse, shallow breathing, rapid heartbeat, or has a bewildered appearance or dilated pupils. POISONING: Bring the container, if you have it, or bring the commercial and/or chemical name and list of ingredients. PENETRATING WOUNDS: Anyplace, but especially of the chest or abdomen. VOMITING OR DIARRHEA WITH BLOOD LAMENESS: Sudden onset, Nonweight-bearing. SERIOUS EYE PROBLEMS: Injury or protrusion. SEVERE ITCHING OR HIVES