We have veterinarians and support staff on duty 6 days a week, who are trained and equipped to help with your pet. Usually an emergency team consists of at least one veterinarian and several technicians and assistants working together to save a pet's life. If you ever feel that your pet needs emergency treatment do not hesitate to call (207-282-6390) or come in immediately. If possible, it is best to call before coming in so that a team member can advise you on your particular emergency.

Common veterinary emergencies include, but are not limited to:

• Painful, Unable to settle down
• Bleeding (may include nose bleeding or bruising anywhere on body)
  
• Seizures, loss of consciousness, or disoriented in behavior
  
• Difficulty breathing (may include Panting in a cat, blue, purple or pale hue to tongue and gum's)
  
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting
• Straining or crying out while trying to urinate
• Any traumatic injury
• Exposure to excessive heat or cold (normal body temp is 99-102 degrees F)
• Squinting or holding eye(s) shut
  

If your pet is experiencing any of the above emergencies, please contact the Biddeford Animal Hospital immediately or if after hours one of the emergency clinics listed below.

*Please note that this is not a complete list of emergency situations. If you are uncomfortable with how your pet is acting, please seek care immediately.

In case you have a medical emergency with your pet outside of our office hours, please contact one of the following emergency clinics:

• Maine Veterinary Referral Center (Scarborough) 207-885-1290. Click Here for a link to the MVRC website for directions etc.
• Animal Emergency Clinic (Portland) 207-878-3121. Click Here for a link to the Animal Emergency Clinic website for directions etc.
• Veterinary Emergency Critical Care and Cancer Treatment Center of New Hampshire (Portsmouth) 603-431-3600. Click Here for a link to the VEC website for directions etc.
• Port City Veterinary Referral and Emergency Hospital (Portsmouth) 603-433-0056. Click Here for a link to the PCVREH website for directions etc.