Anasazi Animal Clinic
Pet Health Checklist And When Is It An Emergency?


You know your pet better than anyone else. If you notice your pet behaving in a way that's unusual for her, or if something just doesn't seem right, you may have picked up on a subtle sign of a real problem.

Please call and make an appointment today, if you notice any of the following:
  • Bad breath
  • Broken tooth
  • Drooling
  • Reluctance to chew food or toys
  • Facial swelling
  • Eye or ear discharge
  • Diarrhea or vomiting, especially with blood
  • Coughing or sneezing
  • Straining to urinate
  • Severe itching
  • Excess loss of hair, either symmetrical or in patches
  • Loss of appetite
  • Increased water consumption and / or urination
  • Frequent blinking or keeping eyelids closed
  • Lethargy
  • Seizures
  • Weight loss
  • Change in appetite
  • Change in behavior
  • Weakness
  • Disorientation
  • Change in interaction with family members
Watch for these signs from your Senior Friend!

If you notice any of the following problems, bring your pet in immediately for emergency care or contact an emergency clinic, if after hours.

It Is An Emergency If
  • Your pet isn't breathing or you can't feel a heartbeat. Pet CPR
  • Your pet is unconscious and won't wake up.
  • Your pet has been vomiting or has had diarrhea for more than 24 hours, or she is vomiting blood.
  • You suspect any broken bones.
  • Your pet is having trouble breathing or has something stuck in her throat.
  • Your pet has had or is having a seizure.
  • Your pet is bleeding from the eyes, nose, or mouth, or there is blood in her urine or feces.
  • You think your pet might have ingested something toxic, such as antifreeze, rat poison, any kind of medication that wasn't prescribed to her, or household cleansers.
  • Your pet, particularly your male cat, is straining to urinate, or is unable to. Get Help Quickly if Your Male Cat is Straining in the Litterbox.
  • Your pet shows signs of extreme pain, such as whining, shaking, and refusing to socialize.
  • Your pet collapses or suddenly can't stand up.
  • Your pet begins bumping into things or suddenly becomes disoriented.
  • You can see irritation or injury to your pet's eyes, or she suddenly seems to become blind.
  • Your pet's abdomen is swollen and hard to the touch, and/or she's gagging and trying to vomit. Bloat
  • You see symptoms of heatstroke.
  • Any trauma - even if the pet appears to be acting normally.
    • Being hit by a car
    • Falling out of a window
    • A fight with another animal
    • A blunt object or falling more than a few feet
  • Burns
  • Your pregnant dog or cat has gone more than three to four hours between delivering puppies or kittens.
After Hours Contact An Emergency Clinic

Emergency Clinics

Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona (ARECA)
1648 North Country Club Drive
Mesa, Arizona 85201
480.898.0001

Emergency Animal Clinic, PLC
86 W. Juniper Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85233
480.497.0222