EMERGENCY CARE · START HERE
Stay calm. Act fast. We're here to help.
If you have any concerns after surgical care at our clinic, please use the "Contact Us" button and attach a picture so our team can review it. For any other Emergencies....see below.
RECOGNIZE AN EMERGENCY
When to Seek Help Immediately
If your pet shows any of these signs, contact a veterinarian right away. Acting quickly can make all the difference.
Breathing & Circulation
- Difficulty breathing or constant panting
- Pale, blue or gray gums
- Collapse or sudden weakness
Injury & Trauma
- Hit by a car or a hard fall
- Bleeding that won't stop within 5 minutes
- Broken bones or inability to stand
Poisoning & Digestion
- Ate something toxic (chocolate, xylitol, medications)
- Repeated vomiting or bloody diarrhea
- Swollen, hard belly or unproductive retching
Neurological & Pain
- Seizures or loss of balance
- Straining to urinate with little or no output
- Signs of severe pain, crying or hiding
AFTER-HOURS SUPPORT
24/7 Support
When our clinic is closed and your pet needs urgent help, contact one of these 24/7 emergency veterinary facilities right away. Call ahead while you travel so the team can prepare for your arrival.
Emergency Veterinary Clinic Niceville — 24/7 Emergency Hospital
203 Government Avenue, Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-3335
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call before you leave so the team can prepare for your pet.
Crestview Veterinary Urgent Care — Local After-Hours Option
330 West Redstone Avenue, Crestview, FL 32536
(448) 448-0448
Open daily from 2:00 PM to midnight. Call ahead to confirm availability before arriving.
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
If you suspect your pet swallowed something toxic, call (888) 426-4435. The hotline is available 24/7; a consultation fee may apply. If your pet is unconscious, having seizures, or struggling to breathe, go straight to the nearest emergency hospital.
Safety & Transport Tips
- Stay calm and move slowly — even gentle pets may bite or scratch when in pain.
- Use a secure carrier for cats and small dogs; for larger dogs, use a firm board or blanket as a stretcher.
- Keep injured areas still and avoid putting pressure on the neck, spine, or wounds.
- Cover bleeding wounds with a clean cloth and apply light, steady pressure.
- Keep your pet warm with a towel and limit movement during the ride.
- Call ahead while on the way so our team can prepare for your arrival.