My cat suddenly has weak hind limbs, cold paws and severe pain. Is it a sprain?

This is an emergency. In cats, think first of aortic thromboembolism (ATE), which is often the first presentation of heart disease; in dogs think of intervertebral disc disease, and in ferrets of low blood sugar from insulinoma. Record how fast it came on, paw temperature and the response to touch, and any crying out, then seek care immediately.

What should I do while my dog is having a seizure?

Convulsions and seizures are an emergency, and repeated seizures or one after another is especially urgent. The episode has often stopped by the time of the visit, so film how it looks and how long it lasts, and note behaviour before and after and any contact with suspicious substances. If tremor from poisoning is suspected, bring the packaging to the clinic and do not induce vomiting or treat at home.

My cat fell from a height but looks completely normal. Does it still need a veterinarian?

Yes. Diaphragmatic hernia, lung contusion and mandibular fracture often only show hours later, so "looking fine" is not a reason to skip care. Keep watching breathing and activity over the next few hours, check for nosebleed or bleeding from the mouth, and have the cat examined.

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My cat suddenly has weak hind limbs, cold paws and severe pain. Is it a sprain?: This is an emergency. In cats, think first of aortic thromboembolism (ATE), which is often the first presentation of heart disease; in dogs think of intervertebral disc disease, and in ferrets of low blood sugar from insulinoma. Record how fast it came on, paw temperature and the response to touch, and any crying out, then seek care immediately.
What should I do while my dog is having a seizure?: Convulsions and seizures are an emergency, and repeated seizures or one after another is especially urgent. The episode has often stopped by the time of the visit, so film how it looks and how long it lasts, and note behaviour before and after and any contact with suspicious substances. If tremor from poisoning is suspected, bring the packaging to the clinic and do not induce vomiting or treat at home.
My cat fell from a height but looks completely normal. Does it still need a veterinarian?: Yes. Diaphragmatic hernia, lung contusion and mandibular fracture often only show hours later, so "looking fine" is not a reason to skip care. Keep watching breathing and activity over the next few hours, check for nosebleed or bleeding from the mouth, and have the cat examined.

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