Emergency Vets in Charleston

There are times a dog owner may wonder, “Is my dog sick? Should I take him to the 24-hour emergency veterinary clinic?” Making the decision to take a pet to the emergency clinic can be a difficult one, especially since most emergency vet clinics charge $100+ just for an exam. So monitoring your pet’s vital signs at home can be a great way to determine how sick your dog may be.

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Veterinary Specialty Care Open 24 Hours - 7 Days a week!	985 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 216-7554 Directions 3163 W. Montague Ave. N Charleston, SC 29418 (843) 744-3372 Directions	Medical Care: Internal Medicine Oncology Cardiology Surgical Care: Neurology Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Neurosurgery Surgical Oncology General Surgery Emergency Care Emergency Facilities On-line Pre-Registration Advanced Imaging Digital Radiography Ultrasound CT MRI Endoscopy Fluoroscopy
Charleston Veterinary Referral Center Open 24 Hours - 7 Days a week!	3484 Shelby Ray Court (West Ashley) Charleston, SC 29414 (843) 614-8387 Website Directions	Cardiology Emergency and Critical Care Diagnostic Imaging Internal Medicine Neurology Surgery Radiology (consulting)
Warning signs that your dog is unhealthy and needs medical attention: Coughing, vomiting, gagging, and retching. Heavy panting, shortness of breath, or irregular breathing patterns. Discolored bowel movements, diarrhea, or constipation without a known cause. Discolored urine, frequent urges to urinate, or straining during elimination; out-of- character "accidents". Unexplained changes in body weight, thirst, or appetite. A change in your dog's odor. Lumps, cuts, scratches, or bite marks on your dog's skin (self-inflicted or otherwise). Hair loss or excessive dander, often accompanied by excessive licking. Any evidence of parasites. Even if there are no outward warning signs, changes in your dog's behavior can be indicative of a serious problem. Talk with your animal health provider if your dog displays signs of anxiety, depression, lethargy, fatigue, trembling, falling, stumbling, or sleepiness. These behavioral cues, which may only be noticeable to you, may be your sick dog's way of telling you he needs help.

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When should I call the vet?

The short answer is: whenever you suspect there is a problem with your dog that you don't know how to treat. But there are also specific signs to look for, that should trigger a call to the vet, because they can indicate serious illness. Do a quick check of your dog if you think something might be wrong.

Check the eyes: Is there redness, discharge, or swelling?
Check the nose: Is there discharge, running, or crusting?
Check the ears: Is there odor, debris, or discharge?
Are they twitching or shaking? Is your dog scratching at them?
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What is normal?

First, like humans, dogs will often show signs of fever when their bodies are fighting off infection. Although exact norms vary by breed, most healthy dogs will have:

A rectal temperature between 101 and 102 degrees Fahrenheit.
A respiratory rate between 15 and 20 breaths per minute.
A heart rate that falls between 80 and 120 beats per minute.
Pink mucous membranes on the gums, the tongue, the insides of the eyelids, and inside the lips.
Clean-smelling skin and ears, and clear, bright eyes.
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