What to Do in a Pet Emergency

If you need emergency pet care, chances are you won't quite be thinking straight. Knowing what you're going to do ahead of time ensures that you will do the best you can to care for your pet. An emergency plan is the first step in this process.

Choose an Emergency Veterinarian in Castle Rock

The first thing you need to know is where the local pet ER is, because some clinics do not offer emergency services. Others have special phone numbers for use after hours. You may need the phone number of your emergency veterinarian in Castle Rock in order to make sure that someone can meet you at the hospital or answer your questions. You can reach Brekke Veterinary Clinic at 303-474-4260 during business hours and Monday through Saturday, 5 pm to midnight.

Assess the Situation

If you think your pet might need emergency care and you are in the area, call a veterinarian in Castle Rock CO. Any vet in Castle Rock should be able to tell you what an emergency looks like, how to provide basic first aid, and which area animal hospitals take emergency patients. If you are sure you have an emergency, you should still call for first aid information. Emergencies might include:

• Uncontrolled bleeding

• Trouble breathing

• Seizures

• Weakness or difficulty standing

• Loss of consciousness

• Extremely low or high body temperature

Things to Bring to the Animal Hospital in Castle Rock

Once you've stabilized your pet as best as you can, you'll want to gather a few things to take with you to the animal hospital in Castle Rock. These include:

• Your pet on a leash or in a carrier

• A phone in case you need advice on the way

• Wallet with driver's license and payment method

• Any suspected poisons with the packaging

• Medications that your pet is taking

Remember to resist the urge to speed or otherwise drive unsafely. Your pet will not fare better if you get into an accident on the way. As part of your emergency preparedness plan, you might also consider programming the number for Brekke Veterinary Clinic into your phone before you need it. Our number is . Please call us right away if you suspect your pet is having an emergency.