All Friends Animal Hospital understands that emergencies are never pleasant or convenient. We are more than prepared to handle a wide range of emergencies during our regular business hours. We do ask that if possible you give us a call prior to coming in so we can be prepared for your arrival.
For emergencies that occur after our normal hours, our answering service will refer our clients to the following emergency facilities:
VETS
114 Westbrook Rd.
Essex, CT 06426
(860) 767-7976
http://ctvet.com/
Ocean State Veterinary Specialists
1480 South County Trail
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 886-6787
http://www.osvs.net/
The easiest answer as to whether you should seek emergency care for a pet is when you feel his or her medical condition is serious and cannot wait. However, the following general situations should help you determine if you need to seek out emergency care for your pet: