Emergency Vets in Salem, MA

Looking for an emergency vet in Salem, MA? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.


List of Emergency Vets in Salem, MA

ALL CREATURES VETERINARY HOSPITAL (SALEM)

ADDRESS: 20 Commercial Street, Salem MA 01970
TEL: (978) 740-0290
All Creatures Veterinary Hospital (ACVH) of Salem, MA is a veterinarian center where people and their pets visit regularly to achieve a healthy, fulfilling life together.

HAWTHORNE ANIMAL HEALTH CARE

ADDRESS: 120 Canal Street, Salem MA 01970
TEL: (978) 741-2300
Welcome to Hawthorne Animal Health Care, one of the premier centers of holistic veterinary care in Massachusetts. Operating on Boston’s North Shore, our experienced veterinarians strive to provide the best, most comprehensive health care possible — and to work closely with you to tailor our care to your pet’s unique needs.

NEW ENGLAND VETERINARY CLINIC

ADDRESS: 204 Highland Avenue, Salem MA 01970
TEL: (978) 744-8325
New England Veterinary Clinic & Pet Resort provides quality veterinary care for cats, dogs, and pocket pets as well as boarding for dogs and cats. We serve clients in Salem, Massachusetts and the surrounding North Shore communities. Our modern and inviting hospital boasts superb veterinarians and numerous caring support staff dedicated to our patients, clients, and community.

BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL (SALEM, MA)

ADDRESS: 10 Traders Way, Salem MA 01970
TEL: (978) 745-2237
Pet parents can look to this Banfield Pet Hospital® as your partner in quality pet care. You can conveniently find us in the coastal city of Salem, Massachusetts, just off Highland Ave, two miles from the downtown historic district.
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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.