If you have a veterinary emergency after office hours, please contact one of these two emergency clinics: 

The Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Central Florida
(North) 195 Concord Drive, Casselberry (407) 644-4449
(South) 2080 Principal Row, Orlando (407) 438-4449

Animal Emergency Center

7313 Lake Underhill Road, (407)-273-3336

Hours:
Weeknights 6 pm – 7:30 am 
Sat. 12 pm – Mon. 7:30 am
Holidays 24 hours

AVMA Pet Owner's Guide to Poisons

Please call or come into the hospital ASAP if your pet:

• Has been hit by a car. Please call or have someone call for you so we know that your pet is coming, and we can be prepared. If it is after hours bring your pet to the emergency clinic.  Even if your pet seems fine there may be internal damage and your pet may need treatment for shock!
• Has eaten something that is toxic.
• Has not urinated in 2 or more days
• Has not defecated in 2 or more days
• Has not eaten in more than 2 days
• Has been bitten by a snake
• Has eaten antifreeze
• Is vomiting blood

What are some indications that I need to seek veterinary care during whelping? 

1. More than 30 – 60 minutes of strong abdominal contractions without delivering.
2. More than 4 hours has passed since last puppy/kitten delivered.
3. More than 4 hours of resting without straining between deliveries when owner knows there are more puppies/kittens.
4. More than 2 hours between delivery with weak intermittent abdominal contractions.
5. Signs of illness: fever, vomiting, profound weakness.
6. Failure to deliver within 24 hours or body temp dropping below 99 degrees.
7. Crying and signs of pain or constant licking/biting at vulva during delivery.
8. More than 70 days since first mating without delivery.
9. Purulent or bloody vaginal discharge (> 1TBSP)
10. More than 23 – 30 minutes after crowning without being able to deliver puppy or kitten.
11. Continued bloody discharge after delivery (greater than 6 weeks in dogs and 3 weeks in cats) or if acting ill.