Emergency Vets in Portland, ME

Looking for an emergency vet in Portland, ME? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.


List of Emergency Vets in Portland, ME

BRACKETT STREET VETERINARY CLINIC

ADDRESS: 192 Brackett Street, Portland ME 04102
TEL: (207) 772-3385
Brackett Street Veterinary Clinic provides quality veterinary care for dogs, cats and pocket pets in Portland, Maine and the surrounding communities. We are an inviting neighborhood hospital boasting superb veterinarians and numerous caring support staff dedicated to our patients, clients, and community.

FOREST AVENUE VETERINARY HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 973 Forest Avenue, Portland ME 04103
TEL: (207) 797-4840
Welcome to Forest Avenue Veterinary Hospital. Proudly serving the community for many generations of puppies and kittens.

CASCO BAY VETERINARY HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 1052 Brighton Avenue, Portland ME 04102
TEL: (207) 761-8033
Casco Bay has assembled an amazing team to serve your furry friends. From the warm and knowledgeable support staff to the combined 70+ years of experience from our veterinarians, we strive to make each and every visit as easy and comfortable as possible.

PORTLAND VETERINARY EMERGENCY AND SPECIALTY CARE

ADDRESS: 739 Warren Avenue, Portland ME 04103
TEL: (207) 878-3121
You can count on us to care for your pet when your regular day clinic isn’t open or if critical care is needed. We provide compassionate, expert care for your sick or injured pet, and peace of mind for you. Our state-of-the-art, 24/7 facility is staffed by experienced doctors and nurses committed to providing the attention and treatment your pet needs.
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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.