EMERGENCIES
During business hours, please contact our office at 410-838-7797 if you think that you have an emergency with your pet. Our helpful staff members will consult with the doctors on how best to address the situation.
A visit to your veterinarian as soon as possible is imperative if you notice any of the following:
- Unexplained weight loss
- Increase or decrease in water intake/urination
- Blood in urine or stool
- Loss of appetite or lethargy
- Behavior changes
- Diarrhea or vomiting
- Ear odors, redness, scratching or head shaking
- Trouble urinating or defecating
Emergencies, which need to be seen right away, may include any of the following:
- Allergic reactions
- “Bloat” (painful, distended abdomen with or without non-productive retching)
- Broken bones
- Dog fights
- Hit by car
- Poisonings
- Seizures
- Straining to urinate (especially in male cats)
- Trouble breathing
After hours, you may contact the one of the following emergency services providers:
Animal Emergency Hospital
722 Belair Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 420-PAWS (7297)
www.marylandpetemergency.com
Harford Emergency and Referral Veterinary Services
526 Underwood Lane
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 420-8000
www.harfordervet.com
For any possible poisonings, please call…
Pet Poison Helpline
(800) 213-6680
www.petpoisonhelpline.com
We Consider Pets Family!