Animal emergency? Get emergency help now
Guyana Paws
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Pet emergency help

If your animal is badly hurt or very sick, go to a vet now. Use these first-aid steps on the way.

Clinics that take emergencies

Sample Vet Clinic

Sample Street, Georgetown · Mon–Sat 8am–6pm (sample)

Call 000 0000

Always call ahead if you can, so the clinic is ready for you.

First aid

Heatstroke
  1. Move the animal into shade or a cool room.
  2. Wet the body with cool, not ice-cold, water: belly, armpits, paws. Fan them.
  3. Offer small sips of water; do not force it.
  4. Go to a vet now, even if they seem to recover.
Poisoning (rat bait, chemicals, medicines)
  1. Move your pet away from the source.
  2. Do not make them vomit unless a vet tells you to.
  3. Bring the packaging or a photo of what they ate.
  4. Go to a vet now. Rat poison signs can be delayed by days.
Cane toad
  1. Wipe the gums and tongue with a damp cloth, wiping outwards.
  2. Rinse the mouth with water flowing out of the mouth, never down the throat.
  3. Watch for drooling, red gums, shaking or seizures, and go to a vet urgently.
Hit by a vehicle or badly injured
  1. Keep yourself safe from traffic first.
  2. Hurt animals may bite even if friendly. Loop a soft cloth or leash around the muzzle if they are breathing normally, or cover the head with a towel.
  3. Slide them onto a board, mat or blanket to carry them flat, supporting the back.
  4. Keep them warm and quiet and go to a vet now.
Bleeding
  1. Press firmly on the wound with a clean cloth for at least 5 minutes.
  2. If blood soaks through, add more cloth on top; do not lift the first layer.
  3. Do not use a tight tourniquet. Go to a vet.
Snake bite
  1. Keep the animal as still and calm as you can; carry them if possible.
  2. Do not cut the wound, suck it, apply ice or a tourniquet.
  3. Note the snake’s look if you safely can, but do not try to catch it.
  4. Go to a vet immediately. Swelling can block breathing.
Injured or distressed stray
  1. Approach slowly and speak softly. Do not corner or grab a frightened animal.
  2. Use a towel, blanket or box to lift a small animal.
  3. If you cannot safely handle them, stay nearby and call a rescue group from the directory.
  4. You can also post them as found so their owner can find them.

General guidance only, not a substitute for a vet. Signs that mean go to the vet now.