If you are like most pet owners, your pet’s health is extremely important to you. If your pet is sick or injured, it is essential that you know when it is time to take your pet to the veterinarian for emergency vet care. Certain medical issues require an emergency visit to Animal Wellness Center of Bonita.
During Business Hours
Animal Wellness Center of Bonita
Get Directions | Phone: 239-405-8387
Hours of Operation
Mon: 8am – 5pm
Tues: 8am – 5pm
Wed: 8am – 8pm
Thurs: 8am – 5pm
Fri: 8am – 5pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
After Business Hours
Southwest Florida Veterinary Specialists & 24-Hour Emergency Hospital
Get Directions | Phone: 239-992-8387
swfvs.com
SWFVS is located 0.3 miles south of Animal Wellness Center of Bonita on Old 41 in Bonita Springs, FL.
Southwest Florida Veterinary Specialists also offers emergency or non-emergency transport of your pet to their facility.
After Business Hours
Florida Veterinary Referral Center & 24-Hour Emergency and Critical Care
Get Directions | Phone: 239-992-8878
flvrc.com
After Business Hours
Emergency Pet Hospital of Collier County
Get Directions | Phone: 239-263-8010
naplesemergencypet.com
This is an after hours facility: opened Monday through Thursday from 5 PM – 8 AM, and Friday 5 PM and remains open until Monday at 8 AM. They are also open on all holidays.
Our emergency vet has an extensive relationship with ALL of the above facilities and they are considered an extension of Animal Wellness Center of Bonita.
What Constitutes an Emergency:
Vomiting
It is not uncommon for a pet to eat something that he or she shouldn’t, and the pet becomes sick and vomits. If your pet has been vomiting for over 24 hours, it is time to pay a visit to the animal clinic. Excessive vomiting can cause your pet to become dangerously dehydrated.
Visible Injuries
It is not uncommon for a pet to eat something that he or she shouldn’t, and the pet becomes sick and vomits. If your pet has been vomiting for over 24 hours, it is time to pay a visit to the animal clinic. Excessive vomiting can cause your pet to become dangerously dehydrated.
The Ingestion of Toxic Substances
If your pet has ingested anything toxic, or even if you suspect that he or she, you should take your pet to the emergency animal clinic right away. Toxic substances can cause your pet to become very ill, and could possibly be fatal. A few examples of toxic substances include:
- chocolate
- onions
- grapes
- prescription or over the counter medication
- fertilizer and certain types of mulch
Excessive Weight Loss
If your pet has lost a significant amount of body weight in a relatively short period, you should take your pet to see the veterinarian right away. Excessive weight loss is a sign of a serious illness that should be treated immediately.
Excessive Thirst
If you find that your pet is drinking much more than usual and your pet has not been overexerted or spent too much time in the hot sun, it is time for an emergency visit to the veterinarian. Excessive thirst can be a symptom of a serious health condition such as diabetes. This condition can be deadly if left untreated; therefore, you should take your pet to the veterinarian as soon as possible.
Trauma
If your pet has been hit by a car or stepped on, you should seek emergency pet care immediately. Even if there are no signs of visible injury, your pet could be suffering from internal injuries.
Difficulty Breathing
If your pet is having trouble breathing, you should go to the veterinarian immediately. Your pet could be suffering from a lung or a heart issue that can be life-threatening. If your pet is having any trouble breathing, he or she will require emergency pet care.
Are you experiencing an emergency?
If your pet is experiencing any of the medical issues listed above, schedule an appointment with one of our veterinarians at Animal Wellness Center of Bonita Springs. Call our emergency vet today at 239-405-8387 or store our number in your phone so you will be prepared when a pet emergency occurs.
