{"id":81,"date":"2017-03-27T23:04:44","date_gmt":"2017-03-27T23:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carevet.com.au\/?page_id=81"},"modified":"2025-05-28T23:40:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T23:40:22","slug":"emergency-and-critical-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carevet.com.au\/wp\/services\/emergency-and-critical-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency and Critical Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"257\"><strong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"257\">24-Hour Emergency Veterinary Care<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"536\">Our dedicated emergency veterinarians are available 24\/7 to examine, assess, and treat pets experiencing urgent or life-threatening conditions. We understand how stressful these situations can be, and we\u2019re here to provide rapid, compassionate care when your pet needs it most.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"585\">When to Seek Emergency Veterinary Attention<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"676\">If your pet shows any of the following signs, immediate veterinary care may be necessary:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"1012\">\n<li data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"736\">\n<p data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"736\">Severe vomiting, diarrhoea, or sudden loss of appetite<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"814\">\n<p data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"814\">Suspected poisoning (e.g., rat bait, snail bait, chocolate, toxic plants)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"853\">\n<p data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"853\">Difficulty or inability to urinate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"887\">\n<p data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"887\">Snake bites or tick paralysis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"948\">\n<p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"948\">Trauma (e.g., road traffic accidents, falls, dog fights)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"974\">\n<p data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"974\">Uncontrolled bleeding<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1012\">\n<p data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1012\">Sudden collapse or unresponsiveness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1052\">Prompt Diagnosis and Critical Care<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1313\">Our emergency hospital is equipped with advanced point-of-care diagnostic tools to perform immediate testing and assessments upon arrival. This enables our veterinary team to quickly diagnose your pet&#8217;s condition and develop a clear, effective treatment plan.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1548\">During your consultation, we\u2019ll discuss all diagnostic findings and treatment options with you in detail. We encourage you to ask questions\u2014we\u2019re here to support both you and your pet through every step of the emergency care process.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1588\">Intensive Care and Ongoing Support<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1950\">If your pet requires hospitalisation, they\u2019ll be admitted to our dedicated <strong data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1694\">Intensive Care Unit (ICU)<\/strong>, where they will receive 24-hour monitoring and expert care from our veterinary and nursing teams. 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