Emergency care

Something's wrong? Call now.

Call our emergency line

308-254-4998

After hours & weekends: press 2

During business hours

Mon to Fri, 7:30am to 5:00pm. Call the main line and tell us it's an emergency and we'll get you in.

Emergency services are also available Saturday & Sunday.

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Warning signs

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These signs can't wait until morning. If you're unsure, call. We'd always rather hear from you.

Trouble breathing, or blue, gray or very pale gums

Hit by a vehicle, kicked, or a serious fall

Bleeding that won't stop with pressure

Collapse, can't stand, or very unresponsive

Seizure over 3 minutes, or several in a row

Swollen belly with unproductive retching

Straining to urinate with nothing coming out

Ate chocolate, xylitol, rat bait, antifreeze or human meds

Hard labor 30+ minutes without delivery

Horse rolling, pawing or kicking at belly (colic)

Livestock down and unable to rise

Heat stroke: heavy panting, drooling, stumbling

On the way

What to do en route.

Call ahead

Calling lets us prepare and give first-aid tips while you drive.

Keep them still

Use a board, blanket or towel as a stretcher for injured pets. Muzzle gently if they might bite from pain.

Warm or cool

Keep shocked animals warm. For heat stroke, cool with lukewarm (not ice-cold) water on the way.

Bring the evidence

Packaging from anything swallowed, or a photo of the plant. It speeds up treatment.

Suspected poisoning

24/7 animal poison hotlines

Call us first if you can. These national hotlines are staffed around the clock by veterinary toxicologists and can share a case number with our team.

ASPCA Animal Poison Control

(888) 426-4435

24/7 · a consultation fee may apply

Pet Poison Helpline

(855) 764-7661

24/7 · a consultation fee may apply

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