Thursday, December 24, 2009

Emergencies during the holidays

With the craziness of the holidays the chances for disaster rise. We're all so busy and we have so much we're trying to get accomplished that we often don't pay proper attention to our pets.

Do you have a plan of action in case of an emergency? Someone to call who would be able to help you in a pinch to get your pet to the veterinarian? Can you get to your vet's office while under stress? How about the emergency vet?

Do you have a GPS system in your car? If so program the following emergency vets into your "Favorites" and if not then keep a card in your glove compartment so you don't have to stop and check where you're going before you load up your sick or injured pet.

NW Veterinary Specialists
16756 SE 82nd Dr.
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 656-3999

Dove Lewis
1945 NW Pettygrove
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 228-7281
* Please note - Dove Lewis has closed their Southeast location!

Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Tualatin
19314 SW Mohawk Ct.
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 691-7922

St. Francis 24 Hour Animal Hospital
12010 NE 65th St.
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 253-5446

If the weather is an obstacle to getting your pet to see a veterinarian there is a veterinary ambulance.

Northwest Pet Express
P.O. Box 3078
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 260-0368

Stay warm and dry this winter but be prepared in case the worst should happen!

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