Emergencies

If you are concerned that your pet has a problem, we are concerned too.  Please do not hesitate to call us with any conditions that you are concerned about.

During business hours, Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8 am to 6pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 7 am to 6pm and every other Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm.  Please contact us first for any emergencies or concerns.

After hours, please contact one of the following hospitals:

Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency and Rehabilitation Hospital
816 S. Lemay Avenue
Ft. Collins, CO 80524
Phone: (970) 484-8080

CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital
300 West Drake Road
Fort Collins, CO  80523
Phone: (970) 297-5000

Four Seasons Veterinary Specialists
4120 Clydesdale Parkway
Loveland, CO 80538
Phone: (970) 800-1106

Please call us or an emergency hospital if you notice any of the following:

• Your pet isn’t breathing or you can’t feel a heartbeat.
• Your pet is unconscious and won’t wake up.
• Your pet has been vomiting or has had diarrhea for more than 24 hours, or she is vomiting blood.
• You suspect any broken bones.
• Your pet is having trouble breathing or has something stuck in her throat.
• Your pet has had or is having a seizure.
• Your pet is bleeding from the eyes, nose, or mouth, or there is blood in her urine or feces.
• You think your pet might have ingested something toxic, such as antifreeze, rat poison, any kind of medication that wasn’t prescribed to her, or household cleansers.
• Your pet has ingested a human food and you are not sure if it is toxic or not.  A sugar substitute, found in some human foods and dental products, called Xylitol can be poisonous to your dog.  The FDA has more information here.
• Your pet, particularly your male cat, is straining to urinate, or is unable to.
• Your pet shows signs of extreme pain, such as whining, shaking, and refusing to socialize.
• Your pet collapses or suddenly can’t stand up.
• Your pet begins bumping into things or suddenly becomes disoriented.
• You can see irritation or injury to your pet’s eyes, or she suddenly seems to become blind.
• Your pet’s abdomen is swollen and hard to the touch, and/or she’s gagging and trying to vomit.
• You see symptoms of heatstroke.
• Your pregnant dog or cat has gone more than three to four hours between delivering puppies or kittens.