Nothing is scarier to a pet owner than finding their four-legged friends in distress. Do you know what to do in an emergency? Do you know where to call for help? If it's late at night, a weekend, or a holiday, you might not be able to contact your regular vet. For that reason it's important to know where the nearest emergency vet is.
Some Connecticut 24-hour emergency vet hospitals include:
Animal Emergency Hospital of Central Connecticut
860-563-4447
588 Cromwell Ave, Rocky Hill CT
Connecticut Veterinary Center, Inc.
860-233-8564
470 Oakwood Ave, West Hartford cT
Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center
860-347-8387
730 Randolph Road, Middletown CT
*will treat rabbits
VCA Cheshire Animal Hospital
(203) 718-2419
1572 S Main St, Cheshire CT
Other important phone numbers:
Pet Poison Helpline: 800-213-6680
*note that there is a $35 fee
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: (888) 426-4435
*not that there is a $65 fee
While we all hope to never need to make an emergency vet visit, everyone needs to be prepared for that eventuallity by knowing how to reach the nearest emergency hospital. There are many situations when an injured or ill pet cannot wait for morning or until Monday to receive medical care and it is our responsibility to ensure that they reach help as quickly as possible.
