Emergency Vets in Branford, CT

Looking for an emergency vet in Branford, CT? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Branford, CT

EAST SHORE’S VETERINARY HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 50 N. Main Street, Branford CT 06405
TEL:(203) 488-1686
Our AAHA accredited full service, Madison’s and Branford’s well known veterinary hospital uses the latest diagnostic techniques with access to Madison’s veterinary specialists to provide the best care for your pet when they need it the most.

LAKES VETERINARY SERVICES

ADDRESS: 201 E Main Street, Branford CT 06405
TEL:(203) 481-1394
As a beloved member of the family, your pet deserves the best when it comes to their health. Lakes Veterinary Services in Branford, CT, is a full-service clinic offering comprehensive veterinary services. Preventative care, dental services, surgical services, and many more options are available at this clinic, ensuring that your pet is cared for through all stages of their life. Our practice was founded with a desire to be an asset to our community, giving families the peace of mind that comes from knowing their pets are in the best possible hands.
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Signs Your Pet Needs Emergency Care

Has your pet experienced some kind of trauma and in need in emergency care? Here are some of the signs to look when determining whether your pet needs an emergency vet:

  • Pale gums
  • Rapid breathing
  • Weak or rapid pulse
  • Change in body temperature
  • Difficulty standing
  • Apparent paralysis
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Seizures
  • Excessive bleeding

How to Handle Your Injured Pet

It is possible that your pet can act aggressively when they’ve been injured. It’s important to be careful how you handle them for their safety and your own.

For Dogs:

  • Be calm and go slow when approaching.
  • If your dog appears aggressive, get someone to help you.
  • Fashion a makeshift stretcher and carefully lift your dog onto it.
  • Support their neck and back as you move them in case of spinal injuries.

For Cats:

  • Cover your cats head gently with a towel, to prevent them from biting you.
  • Very carefully, lift your cat into its carrier or a box.
  • Support their neck and back as you move them in case of spinal injuries.

First Aid Treatment At Home

Depending on the situation, there are some actions you can take at home to stabilize your pet before transporting them to an emergency vet.

Bleeding:

  • If your pet is bleeding externally due to a trauma, apply pressure to the wound quickly and hold it there.
  • If possible, elevate the injury.

Choking:

  • If your pet is choking on a foreign object, put your fingers in their mouth and try to remove the blockage.
  • If you’re unable to remove the blockage, perform a modified version of the Heimlich maneuver by giving a sharp blow to their chest.

CPR:

    • If your pet is unconscious and unresponsive, you may need to perform CPR.
    • First, check if your pet is breathing and if they have a heartbeat. If you cannot find either, start chest compressions.
    • Perform 30 chest compressions followed by two rescue breaths. Repeat this until your pet starts breathing on their own again.
    • To give a rescue breath, close your pets mouth and extend their neck to open the airway. Place your mouth over your pets nose and exhale until you see your pets chest rise.
    • Check for a heartbeat every 2 minutes.
  • Continue giving your pet CPR until you reach an emergency vet.