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:
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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:
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Acute and/or chronic kidney failure
Pancreatitis
Congestive heart failure
Bronchopneumonia
Diabetic ketoacidosis (severe complication of diabetes)
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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
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