Emergency Pet Hospital: Common Pet Problems & Solutions

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Welcome to the Emergency Vet Services of St. Charles quick reference page for pet problems. Below is a list of common pet issues, instructions on handling the conditions, and when to bring the pet into Emergency Vet Services. If there are any questions, owners should contact the emergency pet hospital. The emergency vet services the areas of Aurora, Bartlett, Batavia, Burlington, Carol Stream, Elburn, Elgin, Geneva, Genoa, Hampshire, Hanover Park, Lily Lake, Maple Park, St. Charles, Streamwood, Sycamore, Virgil, Wayne, West Chicago, and Winfield.

1. Vomiting
   If the pet vomits once, remove all food and water for 6 to 8 hours to give the stomach a rest. If pet vomiting continues, call the emergency vet to bring in the animal.


2. Diarrhea
   Allow the pet water only, no food, for a period of 6 to 8 hours. After this time period, offer a bland diet in small amounts. A bland diet includes foods like boiled rice or strained meat baby food. If the pet does not respond to this treatment or if the diarrhea worsens, call the emergency pet hospital to bring the animal in for treatment. 


3. Toenail Clipped Too Short & Bleeding
   To stop the bleeding, hold “Quick Stop” on the nail for ten minutes. Wait until the ten minutes have elapsed to check if the bleeding has stopped, since checking during the ten minutes may reduce the effectiveness of the product. “Quick Stop” is available in pet stores, but if none is on hand, corn starch is a good substitute and is applied in the same manner. 


4. Lameness or Holding Paw Up
   In the event a pet is holding their paw up off the ground, make the animal rest for a 1 hour period. If the lameness is still evident after an hour, bring the animal in to the emergency vet.


5. Toxic Ingestion
   Medicines and chocolate are toxic to animals and pet owners should call the emergency pet hospital immediately since treatment will vary depending on the product that was eaten.
   
   
6. Allergic Reaction
   For all allergic reactions, pet owners should call the emergency vet immediately. 


7. Skunk Sprayed Animal
   The best method for handling an animal that has been sprayed by a skunk is to give them a bath using a solution of baking soda, peroxide and liquid dish soap. Mix 1 quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide, ¼ cup of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of strong liquid soap together and wash the animal with this solution. 


8. Descended Stomach
   For any swelling or visible increase in the size of an animal’s stomach, call the emergency vet immediately.
   

The Emergency Vet Services of St. Charles is dedicated to helping injured and sick pets. Our clinic commonly sees pets from Aurora, Bartlett, Batavia, Burlington, Carol Stream, Elburn, Elgin, Geneva, Genoa, Hampshire, Hanover Park, Lily Lake, Maple Park, Streamwood, Sycamore, Virgil, Wayne, West Chicago, and Winfield, as well as many other areas and suburbs around Chicagoland.

 We welcome your pet! Call us at 630-584-7447 with any questions!