{"id":435,"date":"2014-01-10T19:55:17","date_gmt":"2014-01-10T19:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/?p=435"},"modified":"2014-01-10T19:55:17","modified_gmt":"2014-01-10T19:55:17","slug":"avoiding-an-emergency-room-visit-by-dr-breanna-caltagarone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/avoiding-an-emergency-room-visit-by-dr-breanna-caltagarone\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoiding a Pet Emergency Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Dr. Breanna Caltagarone<\/h1>\n<p>Few things are as stressful as when your pet is injured or sick. Trips to the emergency room can be riddled with stress, anxiety, and fear of the unknown.\u00a0 You can\u2019t always predict when an illness or injury may occur.\u00a0 At AMH we are here to help you and your pets around the clock through these difficult times.\u00a0 Below are some tips to help try to prevent a visit to the emergency room and to help ease the process if you find your pet requires urgent care.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Practice Prevention<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As the saying goes, \u201cAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.\u201d\u00a0 Routine veterinary care and basic pet safety can go a long way to preventing an emergency visit.\u00a0 Vaccinations, parasite screening, heartworm checks, etc can help detect early signs of illness.\u00a0 It is imperative that young dogs and cats receive their core vaccines to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.\u00a0 For example, parvovirus in puppies can be fatal, can cost thousands of dollars to treat, but is preventable with appropriate puppy vaccinations.\u00a0 Prevent traumatic injuries by keeping dogs leashed when outdoors, avoiding dog parks, and keeping cats indoors.\u00a0 Make sure to pet proof your home; puppies, kittens, and many a mischievous Labrador are notorious for exploring with their mouths and ingesting objects or toxins they shouldn\u2019t.\u00a0 Never leave pet alone in attended car, which can lead to life threatening heatstroke.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Be Prepared<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Plan ahead for possible emergency situations.\u00a0 Ask ahead of time what your veterinarian\u2019s policy for after hours care is and where the nearest emergency hospital is located; have addresses and phone numbers ready.\u00a0 Have the phone number for ASPCA poison control handy in the event your pet ingests a possible toxic substance or medication.\u00a0 Keep your pet\u2019s medical file in an easy to locate area and bring it with you to the emergency room for the veterinarian to review.\u00a0 Have a list of your pet\u2019s medications and dosages.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Save Up<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Emergency care can be a considerable expense.\u00a0 Veterinary medicine is unlike human medicine where third party insurance companies cover the majority of medical expenses.\u00a0 It is our job to come up with the best treatment plan that works within your budget.\u00a0 However, the cost of superior medical care can be substantial in many severe illnesses and emergencies.\u00a0 Having a savings fund or credit card set aside in the event your pet needs emergency care or even a pet insurance plan can really help ease the financial stress during your pet\u2019s illness.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Remain Calm and Phone for Advice<a href=\"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Emergency.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-860 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Emergency-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sometimes recognizing an emergency can be difficult.\u00a0 Our staff is always available to answer questions to try and help you determine if your pet\u2019s problems require urgent or emergency care.\u00a0 When in doubt it is better to have your pet evaluated.\u00a0 Keeping calm and talking to your pet in a soft soothing voice helps decrease your pet\u2019s stress levels as they can pick up on your emotions and cues.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Be Patient<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the unfortunate event you and your pet find yourself requiring emergency room assistance please remember to be patient. There is no way to predict how many patients may be having an emergency at the same time you are.\u00a0 In general patients are seen on a first come first serve basis; though those patients with life-threatening conditions or trauma are given priority.\u00a0\u00a0 We care about each and every pet we see and strive to provide the best care possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Breanna Caltagarone Few things are as stressful as when your pet is injured or sick. 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