Urgent Care

Prompt, Compassionate Help for Sudden Illness or Injury

Emergencies can happen anytime — from sudden illness to unexpected injury. We ensure pets receive immediate medical attention when it matters most.

If you can, please call ahead to let us know you’re on your way. This helps our team prepare critical equipment and treatment areas before you arrive.

After-Hours Emergency Referrals

For emergencies outside our business hours, we recommend:

• • Animal Emergency Hospital Volusia – Ormond Beach, FL | 386-252-0206
  • Veterinary Emergency Center of East Volusia – Port Orange, FL | 386-761-1911
  • Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Central Florida | 407-644-4449

They are open 24/7 and equipped for advanced emergency cases.

Signs Your Pet May Need Emergency Veterinary Care

Contact a veterinarian immediately if your pet shows:

• Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing
• Weakness, collapse, or inability to stand
• Pale gums or cold extremities
• Loss of consciousness
• Continuous vomiting or diarrhea
• Seizures
• Heavy bleeding or open wounds
• Sudden change in behavior or alertness

If you’re unsure whether it’s an emergency, call us — our team can guide you on next steps.

How to Handle an Injured Pet Safely

Pets in pain may lash out from fear. Approach calmly and slowly.

• For dogs: Use a makeshift stretcher and keep the neck supported.
• For cats: Gently cover their head with a towel and lift into a carrier or box.
• Wounds: Elevate and apply steady pressure to control bleeding.

If Your Pet Has Eaten Something Toxic

Call us immediately during business hours.

If after hours, contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 — trained toxicologists will help determine what actions to take.

Our team in DeLand is here when your pet needs urgent medical attention — providing skilled care, steady hands, and peace of mind in stressful moments.