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Emergency vet

My dog tore his toenail last night and the bleeding would not stop. After hours of course. I dialed the vet ( stored in my phone) and thank goodness they have the emergency vet hospitals number on the message. A qiuck drive over my baby was still bleeding pretty bad. They took him right in instead of waiting for me to fill out the paper work first. They cut back the nail stopped the bleedind and put a soft cast on him. Of course now he walks with an limp(Because of the bandage) . Thank goodness I was able to get him to the vet.
Just thought iit would be a good idea for us to all have the emergency vet number before we need it.

I have unfortuately had to take my dog into the after hrs emerg vet several times. Once also for a torn dew claw. She needed to stay in and have surgery to have it removed. It is pricey when you have to take your pet into after hrs emerg, but worth every penny to make sure your pet is taken care of.

You should not only have the emerg vet # handy, you should also have a emergency pet kit, and a book that has tips for different problems that arise. Some people don't have any idea what some common problems are. The reverse sneeze for instance. A lot of people panic, and think their dog is choking when they are reverse sneezing, and take them to the emerg clinic, when sometimes there is no need. Everyone should do their research, and find out what is a real emergency and what isn't.

Mydog, thank you for posting this! It's something everyone should remember. I have all of my pup's medical records kept in a folder that I can grab and run with if we need to move fast. Sometimes seconds can make a big difference.

Starby, you're a superstar.

I think we're very lucky in my area when it comes to vet care. The doctors are amazing, the facilities are extremely modern, it's amazingly affordable, and our vet clinic/hospital is open from 9am-11pm Monday through Sunday. The price doesn't change if you go at 10:30am or 10:30pm. We also have an English speaking vet as a backup, who is available 24 hours a day AND he makes house calls for the same price as an office visit. Whatever happened to house calls? I want more of those, please. Um, for me too. Please. :)

The vet I normally go to does not charge an office visit fee. He only charges you for the treatment and any meds. The emergency vet has a 50.00 falt charge for the visit and the any treatment.
I guess I am spoiled by my vets prices.
But they did fax the information to my vet so they would have it for any follow ups.

I hope they gave you an antibiotic right away... as this has happened to my pupps lots of times.. several(due to infection had to be surgically removed and one dog had to havea toe remvoed due to infection.. sorry about the caps.

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Originally Posted by starbuck8

You should not only have the emerg vet # handy, you should also have a emergency pet kit, and a book that has tips for different problems that arise.

What should be in the emergency pet kit? I've never thought about having a first aid kid for Odin, I don't know why. I haven't personally taken him to the vet, yet, but come December second I'll be sure to have numbers I'd need.

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Originally Posted by uhhleesha

What should be in the emergency pet kit? I've never thought about having a first aid kid for Odin, I don't know why. I haven't personally taken him to the vet, yet, but come December second I'll be sure to have numbers I'd need.

That's an important question, uhhleesha. In preparing for emergencies (well before they happen) I know that one can find action checklists, lists of things every pet owner should know, and material kits. You can make your own emergency pet kit, or you can buy one that is already put together.

Here are a few links for more information:
ASPCA: Disaster Preparedness: Emergency Pet Preparedness
Emergency Pet Kits, Emergency Dog Kit, Emergency Cat Kit, Cat Dog Emergency Kits
Emergency Pet Kit - emergencypreparedness4u.com
Disaster planning for your pet

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Originally Posted by linnealand

mydog, thank you for posting this! it's something everyone should remember. i have all of my pup's medical records kept in a folder that i can grab and run with if we need to move fast. sometimes seconds can make a big difference.

starby, you're a superstar.

i think we're very lucky in my area when it comes to vet care. the doctors are amazing, the facilities are extremely modern, it's amazingly affordable, and our vet clinic/hospital is open from 9am-11pm monday through sunday. the price doesn't change if you go at 10:30am or 10:30pm. we also have an English speaking vet as a backup, who is available 24 hours a day AND he makes house calls for the same price as an office visit. whatever happened to house calls? i want more of those, please. um, for me too. please. :)

I like being a superstar! :D Hee hee... thanks Linney! A vet that makes house calls? :eek: WOW! I wouldn't even mind paying extra! This last time that I had to take Nikster to the emerg vet, I had to pay $200 just to open the door, and I had to wait almost 4 hrs for her to come in. And even then, the vet was NOT nice at all to me. She acted like I had ruined her Sunday! I will never go back to her again, that's for sure! I bet there is good money and satisfaction to be had by being a vet who does housecalls. Whatever happened to the times when when people loved their job, and would crawl out of their warm bed to help an animal, or human for that matter, when they are sick or hurt?!

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Originally Posted by starbuck8

A vet that makes house calls? :eek: WOW!! I wouldn't even mind paying extra!

Well, pack up your belongings and move to the Chicago suburbs. There are vets all around who will make house calls (having realized some animals hate going to the vet clinic), Yes, you'll have to pay a little more for the service, but you can (honestly) plead senior citizen or disability or limited funds to merit an adjustment. These vets are pro-animal and want the best for people's pets. It's an especially good thing when one has to euthanize a pet. It can be done at home in familiar surroundings with the least amount of stress for pet and owner.