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Found a sick puppy with injuries, vets closed. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | 10 lbs

I found this puppy with some sort of injury in the mouth, swelling kn one sode of the face, bloated stomach specially to one side, and unbalance when walking. All vets are closed, what can I do?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 17th, 2018

Hope needs to see a vet now, this is a medical emergency. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Best of luck.

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