Some examples of emergencies include:

• Rapid or difficulty breathing
• Decreased energy level
• Repeated gagging or vomiting
• Vomiting and/or diarrhea for > 24 hours or vomiting unusual material
• Inability to use limbs properly, staggering and/or loss of balance
• Pale gums
• Wounds or trauma
• Embedded porcupine quills
• Lack of urination or bloody urine
• Prolonged labor
• Poison exposure or ingestion
• Persistent cough

**Although an appointment is not needed, please telephone the clinic at (207) 273-1100 to alert us to your emergency so that we can prepare properly for your pet’s arrival**

**If your pet ingested a toxin, please bring the container and/or a sample of the toxin with you if possible**