Emergency Veterinary

As a loving pet owner, you already make sure that your pet gets routine medical treatment. But every now and then, you and your pet may need access to an emergency vet. Even healthy animals sometimes need special assistance that falls outside the normal treatments that veterinarians give. In those cases, it’s essential to have the name and contact information of an emergency veterinarian in St. Louis.

What is an Emergency Vet?

An emergency vet is a veterinarian that operates 24 hours so that they can provide urgent medical care outside of normal vet practice hours. Vets who work as emergency veterinarians are board-certified, but they also have extended degrees that qualify them to provide critical care and emergency treatment. Typically, their title will include the initials, DACVECC, in addition to the DVM initials.

Emergency vets are able to offer extensive diagnostic services, in addition to emergency surgery. They can prescribe and administer all necessary medications and provide post-operative care. They can treat chronic and acute conditions, like broken bones and cancer.

What Situations Require an Emergency Veterinarian?

There are a variety of situations and circumstances when you might need to rely on an emergency vet. These include:

Sudden illness outside of normal vet hours.
Sudden reaction to new food.
Fall or victim of physical mistreatment.
Pet involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Sudden vomiting, mouth-frothing, or uncontrollable diarrhea.

These are not the only reasons to bring your pet to an emergency veterinarian, of course. Any life-threatening or dangerous situation that your pet is in may require immediate, emergency treatment.

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How to See an Emergency Vet

Ideally, you will establish a relationship with an emergency vet long before you actually need one. In your area, reach out to an emergency vet with good reviews or one who was recommended to you. Register yourself and your pet. This way, when or if you do have a pet emergency, you won’t have to spend the time answering basic questions about your name, address, pet’s name, age, etc.

Next, add the number and email of the emergency vet to your contacts list. It will be there when you need it, and when seconds count. Lastly, make sure you know where your emergency vet is and how to travel there.

You and your pet deserve the best medical care possible. That includes access to emergency vet care when needed. Contact us today at (314) 320-0004 to learn more.