Common Pet Emergencies

Our experienced team of emergency/critical care doctors and nurses are equipped and ready to help, 24 hours a day. Common pet emergencies seen at VERGI can include:

  • Trauma (hit by a car, animal attack, fall, laceration)

    Irregular breathing (shortness of breath, prolonged or heavy panting)

    Severe or sudden onset of pain

    Weakness or paralysis

    Lethargy or lack of appetite

    Broken bones

    Swollen or distended abdomen

    Foreign object ingestion (sock, toy)

    Toxin ingestion (chocolate, gum, plants, medication)

    Vomiting or diarrhea

    Heatstroke or heat exhaustion

    High fever

    Seizures or other neurologic signs

    Inability to urinate or defecate

The VERGI team is skilled in diagnosing, treating and monitoring critical medical cases, as well as providing a wide variety of surgical procedures. These can include:

  • Acute and/or chronic kidney failure

    Pancreatitis

    Congestive heart failure

    Bronchopneumonia

    Diabetic ketoacidosis (severe complication of diabetes)

  • C-Section

    GDV (bloat)

    Splenectomy

    Diaphragmatic hernia repair

    Pyometra (uterine infection)

    Debridement and repair of wounds

    Flail chest

    Cystotomy (removal of bladder stones)

    Gastrotomy and Enterotomy

    Feline Perineal Urethrostomy (PU)

At VERGI, you can count on…

• Certified Doctors and Staff
• Advanced Training in Emergency Medicine
• Critical and Urgent Care
• State-of-the-Art Equipment
• On-Site Surgical Center
• In-House Lab & Pharmacy

Meet Our Miracles

Connect with us on social media to read inspiring stories of pet lives saved at VERGI. Share your story with us today!