Is it urgent? Ask first.
Tick what you've noticed and we'll say how soon to come in. If you're not sure, call: we'd rather you asked.
Call 08 9200 0000 and come in: we see sick pets from 8am to 8pm, every day. After 8pm, go to the after-hours emergency hospital: [after-hours emergency centre placeholder], 08 9200 0099.
- ChocolateCall nowDogs and cats
Dark and cooking chocolate are the most dangerous. Tell us roughly how much and what kind.
- Grapes, raisins and sultanasCall nowDogs
Even a few can damage the kidneys in some dogs.
- Sugar-free gum and lolliesCall nowDogs
Xylitol drops blood sugar fast. Check the label of gum, mints and some peanut butters.
- LiliesCall nowCats
Any part, even pollen licked off their fur or the vase water, can cause kidney failure in cats.
- Snail and slug baitCall nowDogs and cats
Can cause tremors and seizures within an hour. Bring the packet.
- Rat and mouse baitCall nowDogs and cats
Some baits stop blood clotting days later, even if they seem fine now. Bring the packet.
- Human pain reliefCall nowDogs and cats
Paracetamol is very dangerous for cats, and anti-inflammatories for dogs and cats. Never give your own medicines.
- Onion, garlic and chivesCall todayDogs and cats
Can damage red blood cells, sometimes days later. Includes powders, stock and gravy.
- Macadamia nutsCall todayDogs
Weakness and wobbly back legs, usually within 12 hours.
- Cooked bonesCall todayDogs
Can splinter or block the gut. Call if they're vomiting, straining or quiet.
- Corn cobCall todayDogs
A common cause of blockages. Watch for vomiting and not eating.
- A sock or a toyCall todayDogs
Small things often pass; bigger ones can block the gut. Call and tell us what and when.
- GrassUsually fineDogs and cats
Most pets eat a little and bring it back up. Call if the vomiting keeps going.
Not on the list? Call us anyway on 08 9200 0000: it's quicker to ask.
Until you get here.
What to do on the way. Then come straight in, and call so we're ready.
Move them into shade, wet them with cool (not icy) water and put a fan on them. Come straight in, even if they perk up.
Carry them if you can and keep them calm. Don't try to catch or kill the snake. Come straight in.
Injuries can show up hours later. Move them gently on a towel or board; a scared pet may bite.
Press a clean cloth on the wound and keep pressing on the way in. Don't take it off to look.
Every day, including public holidays. Call on the way.
[After-hours emergency centre placeholder], 08 9200 0099. We get their notes the next morning.
Or a photo of the label, and tell us roughly how much and when.
See you soon.
Book online or call 08 9200 0000. Sick pets are seen the same day, every day.