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| If you have an emergency or if you are not certain
if your pet’s condition is an emergency, call the clinic! |
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| During our normal business hours (weekdays 6:30am
to 5:30pm and Saturdays 8:00am until noon) call us at 503-581-1674. |
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| After hours call Salem Veterinary
Emergency Clinic at 503-588-8082. |
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| By calling ahead you allow us to make any
necessary preparations for your pet's arrival and to give you instructions on what to do
and what not to do for your pet before he or she gets to the clinic. |
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| Emergency Tips |
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| Always call the clinic if you are
uncertain if your pet requires immediate medical attention. |
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| When a pet gets sick or is injured it’s only
natural for us to want to make him or her feel better. But it’s important to
remember that many of the medications that are commonly found around the house
are designed for humans and may actually do harm if they are given to a pet.
Never give your pet any medications except on the advice of your
veterinarian! |
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| Pets often don’t show pain the way people do.
Sometimes a serious condition will develop and all that is noticeable is a little
odd behavior. If your pet starts acting strangely it generally means there is
something wrong. In most cases it’s false economy to ignore a problem at this
early stage. Watch your pet closely and record any specific symptoms you observe.
If you have any doubts about your pet’s condition call us for advice. You can
also go to our
Frequently Asked Questions page where we have listed some of the more common
pet emergencies that we treat. |
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