What is a pet emergency?

If your pet has had an accident or is displaying any of these symptoms, they require immediate care and should be taken to the vet immediately.

• Breathing difficulty
• Severe or nonstop bleeding
• Clear signs of extreme anxiety or pain
• Trauma (hit by a car, dog attack, fall from a heigh etc)
• Seizures or staggered movement
• Nosebleeds, bleeding from mouth or rectum, or blood in urine
• Inability to urinate or defecate, or pain associated while urinating or passing faeces
• Eye injury
• Ingestion of poison (e.g., chocolate, antifreeze, rodent poison or other toxic substances)
• Broken or fractured bones, inability to move legs or signs of lameness
• Heatstroke or other heat stress symptoms
• Severe vomiting or diarrhoea – more than twice in a 24-hour window
• Refusing to drink water for 24 hours or more
• Unconsciousness

Should I call in advance?

If possible, please call ahead so we can prepare for your arrival and ensure the fastest possible care for your pet. In some instances, we may advise you to head straight to a specialist emergency facility.

Do I need an appointment for emergency services?

During business hours, we provide immediate attention and no booking is necessary. However, we recommend calling ahead when possible. In certain cases, we may advise going directly to a specialist emergency facility.

For after hours, Perth Veterinary Specialists have 24/7 care available.

Do I need an appointment for more medication?

During business hours, we provide immediate attention and no booking is necessary. However, we recommend calling ahead when possible. In certain cases, we may advise going directly to a specialist emergency facility.

For after hours, Perth Veterinary Specialists have 24/7 care available.

How do I prepare my pet for Surgery?
Your pet should be fasted from 7pm the night before but allow access to water as usual. Any medications can be given with a small treat unless the vet has advised you to withhold them.

How much do dental procedures and surgery cost?

Procedures such as these vary enormously in complexity so there can be a large price range involved. For this reason, we ask you to bring in your animal for a pre-anaesthetic consultation to enable the vet to give you a more accurate estimate. These estimates are valid for 3 months. Our staff will always keep you informed of any additional costs and obtain consent prior to any charges being applied.