In Case of an Emergency
During office hours: call us at (314)892-5406
After office hours: Saint Louis is very fortunate to have facilities specifically staffed and equipped to handle any after-hour emergency. If you have an emergency outside of our regular office hours, we recommend that you contact one of the following emergency centers:
VSS Emergency Center 1021 Howard George Drive Manchester, Missouri 63125 Phone : (636)227-6100 Fax : (636)527-0812 http://www.vssstl.com Interactive Map : Google / Mapquest / Yahoo!
Animal Emergency Clinic 9937 Big Bend Road St. Louis, Missouri 63122 Phone : (314)822-7600 https://www.stlouisanimalemergencyclinic.org
Interactive Map : Google / Mapquest / Yahoo!
Signs of an emergency
- Excessive vomiting and/or diarrhea - Bleeding from any site that won’t stop - Sudden weakness - Collapse - Seizure - Toxin ingestion (such as: antifreeze, household cleaners, poison, prescription medications). If possible, bring in any packaging from the toxin - Any unproductive vomiting or retching, especially in medium to large-breed dogs - A belly that has suddenly gotten large and tense - Inability or difficulty passing urine or defecating (especially male cats) - Breathing difficulty - Wounds that are deep or large- Puppies, kittens and toy breed dogs that aren’t eating or drinking - Significant trauma, including being hit by a car, jumping from a moving car, bite wounds and punctures, any bite wound to the abdomen
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