The following situations are examples of emergencies that require immediate care: Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety Choking, difficulty breathing, or continuous coughing/gagging Fractured bones or severe lameness Seizures and/or staggering Bleeding from the nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in the urine Inability to urinate or pass feces, or pain associated with urinating or passing feces Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24 hours Injuries to the eye(s) Your pet has ingested something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.) Heat stress or heatstroke Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more Unconsciousness