In case of a veterinary emergency during our regular scheduled office hours, please call our office at (512) 301-0070 to schedule an emergency appointment.


AFTER HOURS EQUINE
Emergency Care is available 24 hours by calling:

Answering service at (512) 323-5465 or

The office directly at (512) 301-0070.

You will reach an operator who will take your name and telephone number and contact the veterinarian on duty. The call will be returned in a timely manner. Please continue to be available by phone so that the veterinarian can speak to you directly.


Office Hours
Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Our office is open for appointments on the first Saturday of each month from 9am to 1pm.


Examples of Emergencies:

1. Colic —  horse is laying down, rolling, biting at stomach, pawing and/or unable to keep horse up

2. Severe Bleeding

3. Mare/Foal —  mare having difficulty with delivery, foal not nursing and/or lethargic, labored breathing

4. Choke —  difficulty/inability to swallow/nasal discharge

5. Mild Colic —  horse not eating/drinking, noticeably uncomfortable

6. Fever — Temperature above 102.5

7. Puncture & Laceration Wounds — Horse should be seen within 8 hours for sutures or joint involvement

8. Eyes — any pain, colored drainage and/or keeping it closed

9. Stumbling/Dragging/Non-Weight Bearing —  difficulty retaining balance, noticeable stumble or dragging of feet or holding limb up

10. Retained Placenta —  Greater than 3 hours



*Emergency/Travel Kits now available for sale.


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