🆘 Signs Your Pet Needs Emergency Care

• ⚠️ Difficulty breathing or gasping for air
• 🚨 Continuous vomiting or diarrhea (especially with blood)
• 🩸 Heavy bleeding from any part of the body
• 😵 Sudden collapse, seizures, or unconsciousness
• 🔥 Extreme lethargy or refusal to move
• 🧠 Head trauma (e.g. hit by car, falling)
• 🕳️ Suspected poisoning (chocolate, medication, chemicals)
• 🫀 Bloated, hard stomach — may indicate deadly bloat in dogs
• 🚫 Not urinating for 24+ hours or straining to pee

If you’re asking “Should I go to the vet?” — the answer is usually YES.

📞 What To Do in a Pet Emergency

1. Stay calm — your pet picks up on your stress.
2. Call us or head to VetPlayas immediately: See our contact page.
3. If possible, call ahead so we can prepare life-saving equipment or medication.
4. Bring any packaging if poisoning is suspected (e.g. chocolate wrapper, pill bottle).

We’re trained to act fast and gently — even under pressure.

🛡️ VetPlayas Emergency Capabilities

• Oxygen and IV fluid therapy
• Digital X-rays and blood work on-site
• Wound care, trauma stabilization, and pain control
• Surgery (when needed) and intensive post-op monitoring
• Bilingual communication with fast decision-making

We handle emergencies for both Mexican and U.S.-based clients — no referral needed.

📍 When It’s After Hours

Even if we’re closed, try contacting us — we may be able to guide you to the nearest 24/7 clinic or prepare for morning triage. We’re not just a clinic — we’re your safety net.

✅ Conclusion: Don’t Wait. Act Fast.

When it comes to emergencies, minutes matter. If you see any of the signs above, don’t wait it out or “see how it goes.” Your pet is counting on you — and we’re ready to help.

VetPlayas provides life-saving emergency care when it matters most. Contact us now or head in immediately. We’ll be waiting.