Emergencies

During Business Hours

The life of a veterinarian is about providing the best preventive and wellness care as well as ensuring that your pets are supported by the best emergency care possible, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Bridgewater Veterinary Clinic understands that medical emergencies for a beloved pet can, and often do, happen outside of normal business hours. This is why we work to make sure our clients have access to 24/7 emergency care.

During our regular business hours, Bridgewater Veterinary Clinic's medical staff and resources are available to help guide you with any emergency your pet experiences. If possible, please call in advance at (508) 697-3831 so we can prepare for your arrival.



After Business Hours

For emergencies that occur outside of our regular hospital hours, or that we feel will need inpatient care, we refer our clients to the following emergency facilities:

New England Animal Medical Center (West Bridgewater)

595 W Center St, West Bridgewater, MA 02379

Phone: (508) 584-1600

VCA South Shore (Weymouth)

595 Columbian St, South Weymouth, MA 02190

Phone: (781) 337-6622

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (Buzzards Bay)

11 Bridge Approach St, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

Phone: (508) 759-5125

Tufts VETS - Veterinary Emergency Treatment & Specialists

525 South St, Walpole, MA 02081

Phone: (508) 668-5454

When Should I Seek Emergency Care for My Pet?

The easiest answer as to whether you should seek emergency care for your pet is when you feel his or her medical condition is serious and cannot wait. However, the following general situations should help you determine if you need to seek emergency care for your pet:

• Difficulty breathing
• Acute abdominal swelling
• Electric shock
• Excessive vomiting or diarrhea
• Bleeding
• Exhibiting symptoms of heat stroke (bright red or pale/gray gums, weakness/collapse, raspy panting, vomiting/diarrhea)
• Seizures
• Sudden onset of weakness or loss of consciousness
• High or low temperature (more than 104 or less than 98 degrees)
• Inability to urinate or defecate

All of our veterinary medical services are tailored to the individual needs of each and everyone of our pet patients. Give us a call today at (508) 697-3831 to discuss your pet's health or to set up an appointment.