Emergencies can happen at any time — a sudden illness, an accident, or a birth complication. Knowing what to do before your vet arrives can make all the difference.
For pet owners, keep an easily accessible kit with essentials like a thermometer, clean towels, antiseptic wipes, gauze, and your pet’s medical records. Include your vet’s number (985-351-1012) in bold, so anyone can find it quickly.
For livestock owners, preparation means having halters, ropes, clean buckets, and a safe, well-lit working area ready for the vet. Keep basic supplies like electrolyte solutions, wound spray, and gloves on hand, but avoid giving medications without veterinary direction.
In both cases, stay calm, secure the animal to prevent injury, and relay as much detail as possible to your vet — symptoms, timeline, and any recent changes in diet or behavior.
At Cox Mobile Veterinary Services, our fully equipped mobile unit means we can come to you quickly, day or night, with everything we need to treat the emergency on-site. A little preparation on your part, combined with our 24/7 availability, can help save lives.
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