Veterinary Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Given the complexity and wide range of emergencies and critical conditions that can affect our canine and feline companions, it is crucial to recognize the importance of having a properly equipped and staffed veterinary Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Situations needing ICU care are varied and can arise unexpectedly, underscoring the need to be prepared to provide the highest level of veterinary care possible.

A canine and feline veterinary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) must be equipped to provide the highest level of veterinary care to patients in critical condition.

At Balmesvet we are prepared to meet these needs – our canine and feline ICU has everything necessary to guarantee the best possible care, ensuring an environment that favors the stabilization and well-being of patients in serious condition:

1. State-of-the-art veterinary equipment: precise diagnostics through continuous monitoring, ultrasound, radiography and CAT scan.
2. Complete veterinary life support: oxygen therapy and IV infusion equipment to administer treatments and nutrition.
3. 24/7 specialized veterinary care: veterinarians and intensive care technicians available at all times.
4. Immediate access to medications and blood bank: large stock of veterinary medications and blood transfusions for emergencies.
5. Complete veterinary care: personalized pain management and nutritional support for each critical patient.
6. Safety and comfort: isolation areas for patients with infectious illnesses and stress management for the well-being of all patients.

Examples of patients who may require ICU

Learn about some cases in which your dog or cat may need intensive care. Our veterinary ICU is ready to act in these critical situations:

• Respiratory insufficiency
• Decompensated heart disease
• Emergencies during pregnancy or childbirth
• Urinary obstruction
• Congestive heart failure
• Poisoning or intoxication
• Severe trauma
• Hemorrhagic gastritis
• Septic shock
• Diabetic ketoacidosis
• Severe acute pancreatitis
• Acute renal failure
• Heat stroke
• Parvovirus
• Severe postoperative complications
• Severe pneumonia
• Acute respiratory failure
• Internal bleeding
• Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
• Gastric torsion
• Uncontrolled seizures
• Acute liver failure
• Severe infectious diseases
• Decompensation of chronic disease

This is just a sample, as the list of cases that may require ICU services in dogs and cats is extensive. This not only demonstrates the diversity of conditions that can endanger the lives of our life companions, but also the critical need for specialized resources and trained veterinary staff to effectively manage these veterinary emergencies.

At Balmesvet, we are committed to providing exceptional care in our veterinary ICU, ensuring that your dog and cat receive the most complete and professional veterinary care in their most critical moments, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with a complete veterinary emergency service for your dog and cat.