Critical Care for Cats & Dogs
Emergencies can happen, but you shouldn’t have to worry about where to take your pet if they need immediate care. Our Oviedo, FL animal hospital is equipped and staffed to provide prompt emergency vet care for your pet the moment they’re brought in the door. We understand that emergencies are always a possibility, which is why we’re prepared to make any pet with urgent health issues a priority.
Obvious and Not-So Obvious Emergency Situations
The signs that show a pet is having an emergency are not always obvious. Consider these symptoms/situations:
- Shortness of breath/labored breathing
- Coughing, wheezing, or gagging
- Pale gums
- Unusually high or low body temperature
- Unable to walk or stand
- Collapse
- Bleeding heavily
- Bleeding from the nose and ears
- Yelps or cries when touched
- Walking with a head tilt
- Refusing to eat or drink (for more than 24 hours)
- Vomiting/diarrhea (more than 24 hours)
- Ingested a toxin or choking hazard
- Is having trouble urinating/passing stool
- Took a serious fall, got hit by a car, or got attacked by another animal
If you notice anything unusual about your pet—whether it’s their appearance, their behavior, or something else—don’t hesitate to contact our Oviedo, FL veterinarians for help. Even a seemingly harmless issue could be hiding something more serious.
Who to Call for After-Hours Emergency Care
We partner with emergency animal hospitals in the area that provide after-hours care to pets in need. This way, you don’t have to panic and wonder if your pet will be able to get help—our emergency vet partners are available to you.
