Daytime Urgent Care by Appointment
Contact Seymour Veterinary Hospital
OPEN: Hours
Call: (203) 888-5668
24/7 Emergency Veterinary Care
Contact Newtown Veterinary Specialists
OPEN: 24/7
Call: (203) 270-8387
Emergency & Urgent Veterinary Services in Seymour
If you are concerned that your pet is experiencing symptoms or behaviors associated with an emergency, contact the 24/7 emergency pet hospital location above.
The compassionate team at Seymour Veterinary Hospital offers limited urgent veterinary care by appointment for new and existing patients. Please call us to see if we can accommodate your pet in non-life-threatening situations.
Urgent Veterinary Care by Appointment
Urgent care is distinct from emergency veterinary care in that it addresses serious, yet non-life-threatening conditions. While urgent conditions can resemble emergency conditions, they are generally less severe.
Seymour Veterinary Hospital is not an emergency veterinary clinic. Our team will schedule urgent care cases by appointment, depending on available space and circumstances.
We will discuss your pet's condition and decide whether to book an appointment or refer you to the 24/7 emergency veterinary clinic listed on this page for more immediate care.
Steps to Take In A Pet Emergency
If you are experiencing a veterinary emergency, follow the steps below:
- Call Ahead If Possible: Call the emergency animal hospital listed above to let them know you are on the way.
- Follow Instructions Provided: When you call the emergency pet hospital, they may provide you with instructions for first aid to help keep your pet comfortable.
- Remain Calm: Remain calm and be extra careful around your pet. When an animal is in pain they may react negatively towards anyone trying to help and could bite or scratch.
- Bring Your Pet In For Care: Do not put yourself at risk! Safely bring your pet to the emergency vet location above.
How can I tell if my pet needs emergency care?
An emergency is a serious, life-threatening condition that requires immediate care. If your pet is experiencing an emergency, contact the 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital listed above.
The following situations are examples of emergencies:
- Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop
- Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
- Choking, difficulty breathing, or continuous coughing/gagging
- Fractured bones or severe lameness
- Seizures and/or staggering
- Bleeding from nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in the urine
- Inability to urinate or pass feces, or pain associated with urinating or passing feces
- Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24-hours
- Injuries to the eye(s)
- Ingestion of something poisonous
- Heat stress or heatstroke
- Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
- Unconsciousness