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In the event of an emergency, make sure you contact your CSDA trainer or staff, either via email, text, or call. Staff will respond as soon as they can, keep in mind staff may not check their emails or phone after hours, or on weekends or holidays. If it is an emergency, please take your Recruit to your veterinarian if possible or to your nearest Emergency Vet.
On this page you will have information and resources so you can decide what may be an emergency, and what may need to be monitored.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
These resources are available for emergency use. To ensure your dog's health, get them regular vet check-ups! Please familiarize yourself with our emergency procedures before there is an emergency. Check back here regularly for updates.
Please always contact CSDA staff in the event of an emergency.
CSDA Emergency number
(866) 382-9917 *888 - Call
(559) 666-CSDA - Text
EMERGENCY VET (Local):
Tulare-Kings Emergency Vet |240 W. Mineral King Ave, Visalia | (559) 739-7054
Non-Emergency Recommended Vet (Local):
Companion Animal Medical Center | 5229 W. Walnut Ave, Visalia | (559) 625-9920
Non-local recruit raisers should have discussed who their local vet is, and emergency vet with their CSDA trainer.
You should have your emergency and non-emergency vet information posted in your home, in a location easily accessible.
See an emergency vet if any of the following occur:
See an emergency vet if any of the following occur:
Seizures and/or staggering
Fractured bones, severe lameness or inability to move leg/s
Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
Heat stress or heatstroke
Refusal to eat or drink for 24 hours or more.
Unconsciousness
Severe vomiting or diarrhea–more than 2 episodes in a 24-hour period, or either of these combined with obvious illness or any of the other problems listed here
Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop within 5 minutes
Choking, difficulty breathing or nonstop coughing and gagging
Bleeding from nose, mouth, rectum, coughing up blood, or blood in urine
Inability to urinate or pass feces (stool), or obvious pain associated with urinating or passing stool
Injuries to the dog's eye/s
If you suspect or know the dog has eaten something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.)
What Is Toxic To Dogs?
What Is Toxic To Dogs?
EMERGENCY & ILLNESS RESOURCES
EMERGENCY & ILLNESS RESOURCES
When Is It An Emergency?
When Is It An Emergency?
Signs of Illness
Signs of Illness
First Aid Tips
First Aid Tips
AVMA Pet Care
AVMA Pet Care
STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
CSDA Emergency number
(866) 382-9917 *888 - Call
(559) 666-CSDA - Text
REQUIRED VACCINES & PREVENTATIVES
REQUIRED VACCINES & PREVENTATIVES
Please make sure your Recruit receives and is up to date on ALL of the following vaccines & preventatives. Some vets will vary depenidng on your area, so double check at the appointments to make sure nothing is missed.
Required Vaccines:
DHLPP
Leptospirosa ( if DHLPP does not include Lepto. ALWAYS ASK YOUR VET)
Canine Coronavirus
Rabies
Bordatella
Canine Influenza
Required Preventatives:
Heartworm antigen test
Heartworm
Flea and tick
**these usually can be given together via Simparico or Sentinel
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