DDO - Emergency Process

DDO - Emergency Process

EMERGENCY PROTOCOLS FOR DOGGY DAY OUT

DAYTIME EMERGENCIES:
Call 408-262-2133 extension 188 to report the emergency.
Return the dog to HSSV immediately.

AFTER HOUR EMERGENCIES:
After hours is from 5 PM - 7 AM
Visit vettriage.com/hssv and use code HSSV50 (QR code available at bottom of page)

WHAT IS CONSIDERED AN EMERGENCY?
• The dog has escaped.
• The dog has bitten a person or other animal.
• Sudden or blowout diarrhea where the dog has no control at all.
• Extreme dehydration – if when pinched, skin remains tented for 4+ seconds.
• Excessive vomiting.
• Vomiting blood or vomiting combined with diarrhea and lethargy.
• Difficulty breathing or very shallow, labored breathing.
• Extreme lethargy – the dog is barely moving or not moving at all.
• Swelling of the face or eyes.
• The dog has eaten something toxic.
• Swollen or broken legs.
• Multiple seizures.
• Uncontrolled bleeding.
• Sudden disorientation or incoordination.
• Anything else that makes you think the dog is in severe pain.

                       


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