What are some common conditions/signs that require emergency care?
- Trauma, including injuries caused by a car, bite, bullet, knife, fall or burn
- Trouble or difficulty breathing
- Shock (signs can include weakness, pale mucous membranes in pet’s mouth, cold extremities and an abnormal heart rate)
- Trouble or difficulty urinating or defecating
- Neurologic disease such as seizures, difficulty or inability to walk, collapse or lack of responsiveness
- Poison or toxic liquid/substance ingestion
- Abnormal or extended recovery from recent anesthesia or a surgical procedure
- Swollen or distended abdomen
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Allergic reaction, such as hives or swelling
- Dystocia (difficulty or trouble giving birth)
- Snake bite
Veterinary Specialty Care
Mt Pleasant Emergencies
843-216-7554
985 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
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Summerville Emergencies
843-216-7554
319 E. 3rd North Street, Summerville, SC 29483
Charleston Veterinary Referral Center
Charleston/West Ashley Emergencies
843-614-8387 (VETS)
3484 Shelby Ray Court Charleston, SC 29414