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Shock

Shock is a life-threatening condition resulting from inadequate oxygen delivery to tissues due to circulatory failure. It requires immediate veterinary treatment.

Key Facts

  • Most common cause in pets: trauma (fights, hit by car, gunshots)
  • Other causes: poisoning, insect stings, severe vomiting/diarrhea, infections/sepsis, burns, heart failure
  • Early signs: excitement or subdued behavior, rapid heart rate, normal or pale gums
  • Late signs: extremely pale or blue gums, weak/irregular pulse, cold extremities, glazed eyes, stupor to coma
  • Loss of as little as 2 teaspoons of blood per pound of body weight can cause shock
  • Treatment: IV fluids, oxygen, surgery, warming
  • Do not pour water into mouth (aspiration risk); do not encourage walking
  • Covering with blanket is especially important in cats to prevent heat loss
  • Species: dogs and cats

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