Preventing Common Pet Emergencies

At Mission Veterinary Clinic and Animal Emergency Hospital in Granada Hills, our veterinarian sees firsthand how joyful days with pets can quickly turn into distressing rush visits to our emergency animal hospital. Sadly, many medical crises result from overlooked wellness essentials. Our veterinarian is here to help you gain confidence when caring for your beloved companions at home.

Avoid Toxic Food Exposures

Veterinary emergency cases often stem from dogs and cats ingesting poisonous human foods, medications, plants, or chemical substances. Always keep prescription and over-the-counter pills, household cleaners, and automotive supplies safely secured.

Never offer raisins, grapes, onions, chocolate, or items containing xylitol to pets. Knowing which common plants and flowers pose hazards helps protect curious explorers. Inform guests to keep purses zipped, preventing access to chewing gum containing xylitol or nicotine. Act immediately if ingestion is suspected - rapid response makes all the difference.

Prevent Traumatic Injuries

Sprains, broken bones, and wounds often arise from unrestrained traveling, escaping confinement zones, rough play with larger animals, or encounters with speeding cars. Always use a secured carrier in vehicles and properly sized leashes for control during neighborhood walks to prevent sudden injuries. Fence yards securely and supervise interactions with unknown pets to maintain safety. Spaying or neutering companion animals reduces roaming urges - no adventure is worth the risk.

Uphold Preventative Care Standards

Lapsing on vaccines, timely diagnostics, dental cleanings, or prescription medications directly increases the risk of emergencies when undiagnosed conditions worsen or contagious illnesses strike vulnerable systems. Consistently scheduling well visits, heartworm tests, and complete bloodwork helps spot issues early. Keeping up empowers quicker recovery when emergency intervention becomes necessary.

Prepare an Emergency Pet Kit

Keep a pet first-aid essentials kit readily available, just like disaster preparation recommendations for people. Useful items include bandage materials, antibiotic ointment, medical records, contact info for your veterinarian, extra leash/collar, and cleaning supplies. Download a pet first aid app to review basics before crises strike.

Need a Veterinary Hospital For an Emergency?

By refreshing prevention knowledge, mission-driven emergency veterinary hospitals like ours gain assurance that more pets stay safe, healthy, and out of urgent predicaments as much as possible through attentive owner diligence. Are you looking for a veterinarian near you? Call Mission Veterinary Clinic in Granada Hills when an emergency strikes. We don't take appointments; we help those who walk in with an emergency in a timely manner.