Suncook River Veterinary Clinic
Emergency Pet Care
Emergencies can happen at any hour, and when they do, our clients rely on us to be available and ensure they receive timely emergency care.
Emergency Care For Pets
Choosing to become a veterinarian and enter into a profession defined by serving the health needs of companion animals comes with many responsibilities. Most notably, ensuring our clients’ pets receive the medical care they need when they need it is more than just a 9-to-5 job.
During our regular office hours, Suncook River Veterinary Clinic is fully prepared to handle any medical emergency your pet may encounter. Dr. Reeve and her experienced staff are supported by full diagnostic and medical resources that can be used to provide high-quality and timely care as well as administer the ABCs of basic life support – Airway, Breathing, and Circulation.
After hours emergency services are provided through:
ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center
For any animal poison-related emergency
2743 Brown Avenue
Manchester NH, 03103
www.vecmnh.com/
Capital Area Veterinary Emergency (CAVES)
1 Intervale Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 227-1199
www.capareaves.org
Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital
215 Commerce Way Suite 100
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 433-0056
www.facebook.com/PortCityVet
When to Seek Emergency Veterinary Care
The easiest answer as to whether you should seek emergency care for a pet is when you feel his or her medical condition is serious and cannot wait. However, the following general situations should help you determine if you need to seek out emergency care for your pet:
Difficulty breathing
Acute abdominal swelling
Electric shock
Excessive vomiting or diarrhea
Excessive bleeding
Symptoms of heatstroke
Repetitive and prolonged seizures
Snake bites
High or low temperature (more than 104 or less than 100 degrees)