{"id":2900,"date":"2023-01-31T22:51:34","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T03:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.vetetnous.com\/?post_type=soins_spec&#038;p=2900"},"modified":"2026-10-27T10:33:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:33:40","slug":"emergency-and-critical-care","status":"publish","type":"soins_spec","link":"https:\/\/www.vetetnous.com\/en\/specialized-services\/emergency-and-critical-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency and Critical Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>When should I consult in an emergency?<\/h3>\n<p>Since your furry companions can't verbalize their pain, it's sometimes difficult to understand what's happening to them and know when it's urgent. Pay attention to their body language and their general state, it is their way of communicating with you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here is a list of conditions that excuse an emergency visit to our centres:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"two-colums\">\n<li>Absence of urine<\/li>\n<li>Difficult delivery<\/li>\n<li>Energy drop<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite<\/li>\n<li>Eye injury<\/li>\n<li>Heatstroke<\/li>\n<li>Epileptiform seizure<\/li>\n<li>Abnormal gait<\/li>\n<li>Persistent diarrhea<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty breathing<\/li>\n<li>Ingestion of an object<\/li>\n<li>Poisoning<\/li>\n<li>Bite or open wound<\/li>\n<li>Loss of consciousness<\/li>\n<li>Trauma or accident<\/li>\n<li>Abnormal vomiting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What differentiates an emergency and referral centre from your neighbourhood hospital or clinic is also the technologic equipment used there. Our teams have <strong>on-site access to more complete and state-of-the-art equipment<\/strong> (MRI, CT-Scan, on-site laboratory, etc.)\u00a0 to be able to make a complete diagnosis more quickly.<\/p>\n<p>With more than <strong>35 years of clinical expertise<\/strong>, our three teams in Brossard, Montreal and Laval care about the health and well-being of your pet. They always adopt a global and human approach in order to accompany you throughout the care of your animal.<\/p>\n<h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\"><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>How can I tell if my pet's condition is an emergency?<\/strong> <\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22712603 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22712603 BCX0\">Difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, seizures, inability to urinate, poisoning, trauma, heatstroke, serious injuries, ingestion of a foreign object, or severe vomiting are examples of situations that may require immediate veterinary attention.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW22712603 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\"><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>Do I need an appointment to bring my pet to the emergency department?<\/strong> <\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW229091195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229091195 BCX0\">Emergency cases can be seen without an appointment at our emergency <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW229091195 BCX0\">centers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229091195 BCX0\">. Patients are assessed and prioritized based on the severity of their condition.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW229091195 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\"><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>Why might an animal that arrived after mine be first?<\/strong> <\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237334099 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237334099 BCX0\">As in human emergency departments, patients are treated according to a triage system. An animal facing an immediate life-threatening condition must be stabilized first.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW237334099 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\"><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>Will my family veterinarian receive information about my pet's visit?<\/strong> <\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW226236013 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW226236013 BCX0\">Yes. Our teams work closely with family veterinarians and provide consultation reports to help ensure continuity of care.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW226236013 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\"><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>What types of care can be provided to a critically ill patient?<\/strong> <\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW229476306 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229476306 BCX0\">Depending on the situation, our teams may provide intensive care, continuous monitoring, laboratory testing, blood transfusions, or emergency surgery.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW229476306 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5858,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"hopital":[],"soin_cat":[466],"centre":[471,473,472],"class_list":["post-2900","soins_spec","type-soins_spec","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","soin_cat-emergency-medicine-intensive-care","centre-centre-veterinaire-laval-en","centre-centre-veterinaire-montreal-en","centre-centre-veterinaire-rive-sud-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Emergency and Critical Care - Vet et Nous<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vetetnous.com\/en\/specialized-services\/emergency-and-critical-care\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Emergency and Critical Care - Vet et Nous\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"When should I consult in an emergency? 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