Tips on When to Take Your Pet to the ER Vet with Dr. Stevie Aitken

When your dog or cat isn’t acting like themselves or seems sick, it’s easy to spiral. So how do you know when it’s time to head to the ER versus wait it out? Emergency vet Dr. Stevie Aitken is back to help you make the call. She shares the red flags and situations that in her experience can mean “go now,” what symptoms may be less urgent than they seem(you might be surprised!), and how to stay calm in the chaos. Because when your pet’s not acting like themselves,having expert insight may make all the difference. Care Experts is a weekly podcast by CareCredit where we sit down with doctors and experts who give information, tips and insight into healthcare treatments and procedures. Check in every Wednesday for new episodes at carecredit.com/careexperts or follow on your favorite podcast app. CareCredit is a health, wellness and personal care credit card that has helped millions of people with promotional financing options and is accepted at hundreds of thousands of provider and retail locations nationwide. Learn more at carecredit.com.