In an emergency, Try not to panic!
Phone us on: 01483 610292
If it is out of normal working hours you will be put through to our own in house emergency service. It is important to phone ahead to ensure we are ready and prepared for your arrival.
Quick Guide To Some Common Emergencies
If your pet is;
Bleeding
Clean the dirty wound with warm salt water (1/2 teaspoon of salt in a glass of water) and apply a clean cloth with pressure over the wound.
Seizuring (having a fit)
Make the room as dark and as quiet as possible. Position your pet out of the way of anything that could cause injury. Remember to avoid touching your pet around its mouth as it may bite you.
Make a note of the length of time the seizure lasts. Keep your pet as cool as possible as they can overheat during a seizure.
Call the surgery.
Overheating
Cool with tepid water and offer water to drink then call the surgery for advice.
If your pet has;
Been hit by a car
Keep them warm, wrap in a blanket, keeping the nose and mouth exposed.
If you think there may be broken bones, keep them as still as possible and place them on a hard immoveable surface and transport them to the nearest vet.
Been attacked by a dog
Keep them warm, wrap in a blanket, keeping the nose and mouth exposed. Do not attempt to break up a dog fight yourself – douse both dogs with water. If you think there may be broken bones, keep them as still as possible and place them on a hard moveable surface and transport them to the nearest vet.
Please Note – This advice is no substitute for a proper consultation and this information is intended for guidance only. Consult us at the earliest opportunity on 01483 610292.
Other services
Pet Health Care Plans
Pet Health Care Plans
Microchipping
Microchipping
Since 6th April 2016, it is a legal requirement for all dogs to be microchipped in England and since June 2024, cats are now legally required to be microchipped as well. We strongly advise all pets be microchipped, even those that are kept indoors. If your pet gets lost or sadly taken without a microchip, it is very unlikely they will be found and returned to you safely.
Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy
Here at The Guildford Vet we pride ourselves on delivering the highest standards of treatment and care to every pet we see. Veterinary medicine is advancing all the time, and while we stay abreast of all the latest innovations, we also know that sometimes the old ways are the best! So you can be assured that we only ever introduce new techniques when we know that they deliver significantly better care for your pet. Laparoscopic (better known as ‘keyhole’) surgery is one such example.