Emergency Pet Care
Emergency pet care can be difficult, especially if you don’t know where to begin.
Emergency Pet Care
Ramsgate Veterinary Hospital is available to assist you. We are a group of professional and caring veterinarians committed to providing the best care for your beloved pet. We understand how stressful it is to think about your pet in pain, and we are here to help you every step of the way. We provide a comprehensive array of emergency services, including surgery and hospitalization. We also have a wide range of diagnostic equipment, allowing us to quickly and accurately identify the source of your pet’s problem. Best of all, we provide our services at a reasonable cost, so you can relax knowing that your pet is in good hands.
Please note: Our emergency services are only available within our extended business hours.
Common Household Toxins
The below items are toxic to dogs and cats. Please call us if your pet ingests any of these items:
Harmful Foods
- Chocolate
- Xylitol-based candies and gum
- Grape
- Raisin
- Macadamia nuts
- Walnuts
- Avocado
- Garlic
- Chives
- Onion
- Salt
- Tea leaves
- Coffee
- Soda
- Alcohol
- Spoiled food
- Fatty foods
- Raw meat
- Bones
- Yeast-based dough
- Grapefruit
- Lemon
Harmful Drugs
- Any form of human medication not prescribed by a veterinarian
- Ibuprofen
- Aspirin
- Acetaminophen
- Prescription pain killers
- Cold & flu medications
- Antidepressants
- Vitamins
- Anti-cancer drugs
- Tobacco products
- Marijuana and other illegal narcotics
- Diet pills
Harmful Products
- Detergents
- Fabric softener sheets
- Drain cleaners
- Oven cleaner spray
- Disinfectants
- Bleach
- Lime/scale remover
- Paint thinners
- Lighter fluid
- Insecticides
- Certain flea & tick products
- Rodent bait
- Snail bait: including non-toxic forms
- Mothballs
- Fly bait
- Lead-based paints
- Liquid potpourri
- Anti-freeze: including non-toxic forms
- Ice melting products
Harmful Objects
- Batteries
- Coins
- Twist ties
- Rubber bands
- Paper clips
- Cotton swabs
- Dental floss
- String & yarn
- Plastic wrap
- Electrical cords
- Glass
- Compost piles
- Fertilizers
- Oil
- Gasoline
- Algae
- Mold
- Fireworks
- Feminine hygiene products
- Hairpins
- Teflon-coated cookware