Pet Emergencies
If you suspect that your pet is displaying any of the symptoms listed below, please don’t hesitate to contact us right away at 409-276-6391.
- Ingestion of rat poison, chocolate or anti-freeze needs IMMEDIATE attention. A list of toxic substances for cats and dogs may be found here.
- Difficult or labored breathing
- Vomiting / loss of appetite
- Lethargy or unusual restlessness
- Rapid or extremely slow pulse
- Difficult or unusual movement. Collapsing needs IMMEDIATE attention
- Diarrhea / constipation
- Excessive coughing or sneezing
- Porcupine Quills
- Seizure activity
- Rapid swelling or distention, especially on head or abdomen
- Excessive water consumption
- Difficulty urinating, bloody urine, unable to urinate
- Any trauma (hit by car, lacerations, etc.)
- Excessive salivation / Difficulty swallowing
- Ingestion of rat poison, chocolate or anti-freeze needs IMMEDIATE attention. A list of toxic substances for cats and dogs may be found here.
- Difficult or labored breathing
- Vomiting / loss of appetite
- Lethargy or unusual restlessness
- Rapid or extremely slow pulse
- Difficult or unusual movement. Collapsing needs IMMEDIATE attention
- Diarrhea / constipation
- Excessive coughing or sneezing
- Porcupine Quills
- Seizure activity
- Rapid swelling or distention, especially on head or abdomen
- Excessive water consumption
- Difficulty urinating, bloody urine, unable to urinate
- Any trauma (hit by car, lacerations, etc.)
- Excessive salivation / Difficulty swallowing
Dr. Sara Bercier
Veterinarian
Dr. Sara Bercier is from Lake Charles, Louisiana. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Louisiana State University in 2013. Dr. Bercier found her love for Veterinary Medicine at a very young age. “I was one of those kids who always wanted to work with animals, so becoming a veterinarian was an easy career choice. I studied hard and focused on getting as much experience in the field and with animals as I could before applying to LSU for vet school in 2009.”
Dr. Bercier says her favorite part of working in this field is, “I love helping animals and their families to grow in health and well-being. Knowledge is the key to success, and having everyone on the same page in a treatment plan helps the team of owner, veterinarian, and pet succeed.” Dr. Bercier is a general practitioner and loves being able to perform whatever tasks are necessary to help her patients.
When not working at NVC, Dr. Bercier might be writing, painting, sculpting, playing the piano, and singing. Her motto is “Just keep swimming.”
Dr. Sara Bercier
Veterinarian
Dr. Sara Bercier is from Lake Charles, Louisiana. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Louisiana State University in 2013. Dr. Bercier found her love for Veterinary Medicine at a very young age. “I was one of those kids who always wanted to work with animals, so becoming a veterinarian was an easy career choice. I studied hard and focused on getting as much experience in the field and with animals as I could before applying to LSU for vet school in 2009.”
Dr. Bercier says her favorite part of working in this field is, “I love helping animals and their families to grow in health and well-being. Knowledge is the key to success, and having everyone on the same page in a treatment plan helps the team of owner, veterinarian, and pet succeed.” Dr. Bercier is a general practitioner and loves being able to perform whatever tasks are necessary to help her patients.
When not working at NVC, Dr. Bercier might be writing, painting, sculpting, playing the piano, and singing. Her motto is “Just keep swimming.”
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