We’re Here When You Need Us
Serious health problems, injuries, and illnesses require immediate care. When your pet urgently needs to see a veterinarian, Southside Animal Hospital offers quality urgent and emergency care during our regular hours. Please note that in some cases, it may be in your pet’s best interest to refer you directly to an emergency veterinary facility.
While we understand you may not always be able to call in advance, if you can do so, it will help our staff prepare for your pet’s arrival and ensure they get the care they need as quickly as possible.
If your pet has an emergency after hours, we recommend the following 24-hour veterinary hospital:
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 aggressively toward those trying to help them. Approach any injured or sick pet slowly and calmly. Say the animal’s name and see how they react. Call for help if the pet responds aggressively.
- For dogs who are unable to move, fashion a makeshift stretcher and ensure their neck is supported.
- For cats, slowly place a blanket or towel over their heads to prevent biting. Then, slowly lift them into an open-topped carrier or box.
- Elevate and apply pressure to any bleeding wound.
If you think your pet has eaten or been exposed to something poisonous:
Call us at (850) 682-2626 immediately! 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 and what was ingested and recommend what action to take.
Otherwise contact:
OnPoint Veterinary Urgent Care
1703 Lewis Turner Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Emergency Veterinary Clinic Niceville
212 Government Ave, Niceville, FL 32578