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VERGI - 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care Hospital
8921 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77024
24/7 Emergency Medicine
NHVS - North Houston Veterinary Specialists
19450 Katy Freeway, Suite 200
Houston, TX 77094
24/7 Emergency Medicine
Labored or stopped breathing
Discoloration of the mouth (ex: blue or red gums or tongue)
Large cuts or wounds that are excessively bleeding or have visible bone
Sudden passing out, collapse, or difficulty to get back up
Failure to respond or rouse when called or moved
A bite from an unidentified snake or insect
A bite from a wild animal or another pet whose vaccination history is unknown to you
Seizures
Paralysis of the back legs
Any combination of vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, staggering, difficulty urinating, and excessive panting or drooling may be signs of anaphylactic shock d lack of urine production may be symptoms of anaphylactic shock
Any combination of swelling, hives, excessive salivation, vomiting, and diarrhea may be symptoms of heatstroke
If your cat is suffering from any of the above symptoms or is displaying other severe signs of illness, contact one of the excellent local veterinary ERs recommended above.