Emergency & Urgent Veterinary Care

Tampa, FL  |  Map & Directions

Call: (813) 933-8944

Brandon, FL  |  Map & Directions

Call: (813) 603-8000

Bradenton, FL  |  Map & Directions

Call: (941) 739-1800

An emergency is a serious, life-threatening condition that requires immediate care.

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

Sarasota, FL  |  Map & Directions

Call: (941) 867-7200

If you find a wild animal or bird in need of medical assistance contact Wildlife Education & Rehabilitation Center Inc (941) 778-6324 or you can reach Justin Mathews with Mathews Wildlife Rescue at (941) 822-3272.

Urgent care is the treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries and conditions. Conditions in which urgent care is needed may include:

• Abscesses
• Anal gland issues
• Back pain
• Difficulty walking
• Ear infections & Eye discharge
• Minor wounds & lacerations
• Limping or mild lameness
• Not eating or drinking
• Vaccine reactions
• Skin allergies
• Upper respiratory infections
• Urinary tract issues
• Minor vomiting or diarrhea