Experiencing an Emergency?
If your pet is facing a medical emergency, knowing where to turn makes all the difference. This page is here to help you reach the right care quickly, whether it’s during our office hours or after we’ve closed.
Signs Your Pet May Need Emergency Care
It isn’t always clear when a situation is urgent. When in doubt, it’s safest to call for help. Signs that your pet may need immediate attention include:
- Difficulty breathing, choking, or persistent coughing
- Severe or nonstop bleeding
- Suspected poisoning
- Sudden collapse, seizures, or an inability to stand
- Repeated vomiting or diarrhea, especially with blood
- A bloated, distended, or painful abdomen
- Straining or an inability to urinate
- Signs of severe pain, such as crying out or restlessness
- Trauma, such as being hit by a car or a serious fall
- Difficulty giving birth
This list doesn’t cover every situation. Trust your instincts—you know your pet best. If something feels seriously wrong, don’t wait to seek care.
During Office Hours
If your pet needs emergency or critical care while we’re open, call us right away at 386-322-0108 before heading in. A quick call lets our team prepare for your pet’s arrival and guide you on the fastest way to get them help.
Find all our contact information at the bottom of this page.
After Hours, Weekends, and Holidays
We’re closed on evenings and weekends, so if your pet needs emergency assistance when we’re not open, please seek help from one of the local veterinary emergency centers below. Each is available when we are closed.
If you do visit an emergency clinic, please ask them to share your pet’s records with us. That way, we can provide any follow-up care your pet may need once we reopen.
Animal Emergency Hospital of Volusia
Animal Emergency Hospital of Deland
2100 East New York Avenue, Deland, FL 32724
Phone: 386-252-0337
Website: www.animalemergencydeland.com
Veterinary Emergency Center of East Volusia
2410 S Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona, FL 32119
Phone: 386-761-1911
Website: www.emergencyvetvolusia.com
If Your Pet May Have Been Poisoned
If you suspect your pet has swallowed something toxic, a 24-hour animal poison control hotline can offer immediate guidance:
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: 888-426-4435
- Pet Poison Helpline: 855-764-7661
These services may charge a consultation fee.
