Emergency Vets in Largo, FL

Looking for an emergency vet in Largo, FL? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Largo, FL

BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL (LARGO)

ADDRESS: 10500 Ulmerton Road, Suite 308, Largo FL 33771
TEL: (727) 585-1006
Surrounded by all of the wonders of a Florida existence, the Banfield Pet Hospital of Largo makes it easy to be an active partner in your pet’s overall health and well-being no matter what you and your pet are doing on a warm, sunny Florida afternoon. From routine health maintenance to surgery, our location works hard to ensure that your pet is in the best of health. A huge part of outstanding and long lasting health for your pet is keeping up with your pet’s vaccinations. At Banfield, we are pros at this and other pet health services in which you may find yourself in need.

COASTAL ANIMAL CLINIC

ADDRESS: 1019 Highland Avenue NE, Largo FL 33770
TEL: (727) 518-7387
Coastal Animal Clinic is a full service animal hospital and veterinarian conveniently located on Highland Ave in Largo, Florida. Our experienced doctors, Dr. Michael Certa, Dr. Brooke Certa, and Dr. Juan Molina-Brisson, provide the latest technologies and therapeutic options, so your pet receives the highest level of care available.

LARGO VETERINARY HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 1120 Starkey Road, Largo FL 33771
TEL: (727) 584-8370
Largo Veterinary Hospital is a full service animal hospital and will take both emergency cases as well as less urgent medical, surgical, and dental issues. Dr. Daniels is experienced in all types of conditions and treatments. Beyond first rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and a very calm environment so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting his or her own veterinarian.

TAMPA BAY VETERINARY SPECIALISTS & EMERGENCY CARE CENTER

ADDRESS: 1501A Belcher Road South, Largo FL 33771
TEL: (727) 231-1362
Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care Center, established in 1982, was the first multi-specialty veterinary hospital on the west coast of Florida. Today, Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care Center has grown to include advanced and specialized veterinary services in Dermatology, Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, and Surgery. With a dedicated veterinary healthcare staff, Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care Center provides 24-hour compassionate care seven days a week to over 13,000 patients annually.
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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.