If your pet has an emergency outside of regular Kawartha Animal Hospital hours, please phone Kawartha Veterinary Emergency Clinic at 705-741-5832. Kawartha Veterinary Emergency Clinic is located at 1840 Lansdowne St W, Unit 20, in Peterborough, and is available 24/7 for emergencies.
We, at Kawartha Animal Hospital, understand emotions and stress come with emergencies. We do our utmost to make sure your pet is looked after in a timely manner.
Sometimes a situation can be dealt with over the phone, but most often your pet will require hands-on care. When we are open , we will do our best to accommodate emergencies, however please call before coming to the hospital so we can advise you on our availability.
Your phone call will also allow us to schedule or reschedule other appointments if necessary.
When to Call the Vet
You know your pet better than anyone. In the presence of subtle symptoms, you will be the first to notice something is wrong. Some problems require immediate veterinary attention; other problems require observation and attention if they do not resolve. For example an episode or two of diarrhea in a dog that otherwise seems perfectly normal may not be cause for immediate alarm.
Examples of Emergencies that require immediate veterinary attention
- Collapse and/or severe depression
- Seizure lasting longer than 10 minutes
- Bleeding that will not stop
- Breathing problems
- Hit by car
- Inability or straining to urinate or defecate
- Any eye injury
- Allergy (facial swelling/hives)
