Emergency Care

What is an emergency?

An emergency is an acute situation, critical or life threatening, requiring immediate attention by a veterinarian.

Trauma/shock/broken bones from an accident or serious injury
Profuse, uncontrollable bleeding
Breathing difficulty/anaphylactic shock
Collapse/heat stroke
Allergic reactions
Burns
Bloat (evidenced by drooling, pacing, non-productive vomiting, swollen abdomen)
Severe diarrhea and/or persistent vomiting
Seizures (particularly those recurring repeatedly)
Inability to urinate
Poisoning ***If you believe your pet has ingested something poisonous, do not wait for symptoms to occur. Call the National Animal Poison Control Center immediately at 1-800-548-2423 or 1-888-232-8870. If possible, have the ingredients of the poisonous substance available. The NAPCC will instruct you as to what to do. Please have a credit card number available, as there is a charge for their assistance.

If your pet experiences any of the following symptoms, please call our main number (781-631-8881).

Please note: If you are a client and it is between the hours of 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, our answering service will page the on-call Veterinarian.

The following conditions are not life threatening and should be managed during regular hospital hours as symptoms occur. The books noted below can help you manage your pet's symptoms until we open.

Intermittent diarrhea/vomiting
Lameness
Cold like symptoms: sneezing, wheezing, runny eyes, coughing
Ear infections
Itching/hot spots/raw skin
Blood in urine/frequent urination
Constipation
Bite wounds/abscesses
Flea/Tick problems
Skunk encounters

Please do not wait for minor problem to become a major one. Call us during our normal business hours when your pet first shows signs of not being well.

Emergency Hospitals

Mass Veterinary Referral Hospital: 781-932-5802 (Woburn)

Essex County Veterinary Emergency: 978-725-5544

Angell Memorial Hospital: 617-522-7282

Emergency Care

What is an emergency?

Emergency Hospitals

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