Especially in addition to whining, listlessness, inability to get comfortable, vomiting and/or diarrhea

Don't give your pet food or water. This may induce vomiting and make it worse

If you can't quickly get to a veterinarian, flush wounds with saline solution or clean water. Wrap large wounds with bandages or towels. Apply firm pressure to stop bleeding

Never use a tourniquet

Especially if your pet collapses, is suddenly weak or the gums are white, bluish or gray

Immediately flush the area with cool water for 5 minutes. Apply a cold compress or ice pack wrapped in a thin cloth to the burned area for 10 to 15 minutes.

Never apply an ice pack directly to the skin

Signs of frostbite include:

• Discolored patches of skin that are bluish or pale
• Excessive, relentless shivering
• Lethargy
• Weakness and inability to stand

Immediately move the pet to a warm place. Try to raise your pet's body temperature by wrapping him in a blanket or using hot water bottles covered with towels. Do not use electric heat or rub your pet with blankets, which can damage cold tissue.

Diarrhea may - or may not - be a sign of serious illness. Here's when you should contact a vet:

• If the diarrhea persists for more than 24 hours or if there is blood in the diarrhea
• If in addition to diarrhea, your pet is vomiting, sluggish or weak or stops eating

Signs of in fection or irritation include:

• Different pupil sizes
• Squinting
• Discharge
• Redness or swelling

If you know the irritation is caused by a chemical or by fine debris or dirt, immediately flush the eye(s) with sterile saline solution or clean water for 5 to 10 minutes

Consistent head tilts and circling can be signs of very serious disease, including brain infections or inflammation.

• Different pupil sizes
• Squinting
• Discharge
• Redness or swelling

If you know the irritation is caused by a chemical or by fine debris or dirt, immediately flush the eye(s) with sterile saline solution or clean water for 5 to 10 minutes

Signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke include:

• Excessive, relentless panting
• Lethargy
• Uncoordinated movements
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Weakness or inability to stand

Move your pet to a cool area as soon as possible. Hose him down and/or cover him with wet towels.

• Your pet is suddeny not putting full weight on a leg
• A leg looks bent, swoleen or obviously fractured

We suggest these steps in preparation for a trip to the veterinarian:

• Use caution. Your pet may be in pain.
• Do not pull on the leg to straighten it out. You could make it worse.
• Stabilize the leg as best as possible and get to Animal Emergency Center of the Quad Cities immediately.

Signs include:

• Disorientation
• Excess salivating
• Seizures
• Vomiting
• Weakness

If you know what your pet has eaten, have the container with you when you contact the doctor. If you can't find the container but your pet has vomited, binrg the vomit in a bag.

You can also call the PPH (Pet poison Helpline) at 855-764-7661. Make a note of the case number provided so you can tell your veterinarian.

Signs include:

• Inability to stand
• Loss of bladder or bowel control
• Uncontrollable shaking or tremors
• Strange facial movements
• Paddling with his paws while laying down, as if swimming

Don't restrain your pet during an episode. Move to a soft surface and protect your pet from objects or obstacles that may cause injury.

• Urinating more frequently
• Straining or difficulty urinating
• Blood in urine

Sometimes vomiting is serious. Sometimes it's not. Seek veterinary care immediately if:

• Your pet is trying to vomit but does not produce any substance
• There is blood or material that looks like black tar or like coffee grounds
• Your pet vomits more than once and/or has difficulty breathing after vomiting