Serious health problems, injuries, and illness require immediate care. When your pet urgently needs to see a veterinarian, Volusia Woods Animal Clinic offers quality emergency care Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm.
We understand you may not be able to call in advance, but if you can, it will help our staff be prepared for your pet’s arrival, so the animal gets needed medical care that much quicker.
If your pet has an emergency after those hours, we recommend the following 24-hour veterinary hospital(s):
For after-hours emergencies, please contact:
- Animal Emergency Hospital Volusia in Ormond Beach, Florida at 386-252-0206
- Veterinary Emergency Center of East Volusia in Port Orange, Florida at 386-761-1911
- Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Central Florida at 407- 644-4449
Signs your pet may need emergency care:
- Pale gums
- Rapid breathing
- Weak or rapid pulse
- Change in body temperature
- Difficulty standing
- Apparent paralysis
- Loss of consciousness
- Seizures
- Excessive bleeding
Safety tips:
Pets who are severely ill or injured may try to bite, claw, or act in an aggressive manner toward those trying to help them. Approach any injured or sick pet slowly and calmly; say their name and see how the animal reacts. Call for help if the pet reacts aggressively.
For dogs, fashion a makeshift stretcher if the animal is unable to move. Make sure the neck is supported.
For cats, slowly place a blanket or towel over the head to prevent biting. Slowly lift the animal into an open-topped carrier or box.
Elevate and apply pressure to any bleeding wound.
If you think your pet has eaten something poisonous:
We encourage you to contact us at 386-775-5300 if your animal develops any urgent health needs. If after hours, contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center’s 24-hour hotline at 888-426-4435. Trained toxicologists will consider the age and health of your pet, what was ingested, and then make a recommendation about what action should be taken.
