What constitutes a life threatening emergency and what should I do? These require immediate veterinary attention, often at an emergency clinic: Trauma/Injury (e.g., hit by a car, severe bleeding, or fractures): Apply pressure to stop bleeding and keep your cat calm while transporting them. Breathing Difficulty (laboured breathing, wheezing, blue/pale gums): Keep your cat calm, contact the vet, and get them to the clinic immediately. Inability to Urinate/Defecate (urinary blockage, severe constipation): These can cause kidney failure or sepsis, so seek immediate care. Urinary blockage in male cats can be fatal. Severe Vomiting/Diarrhoea (with blood): Can cause dehydration and internal damage; contact your vet right away. Seizures: If a seizure lasts more than 5 minutes or it’s the first one, call your vet immediately. Do not attempt to transport you cat until you have spoken to your vet; it is often best to leave them in a dark and quiet room. Ingestion of Toxins/Foreign Objects: Common toxins include chocolate, onions, grapes, lilies, antifreeze, and human medications. Bring packaging if possible. Collapse/Loss of Consciousness (could indicate heart problems or internal bleeding): Keep your cat still and get them to the vet if they remain unresponsive.