Emergency vet services

FireLadie · 07-19-2005, 02:59 PM

On Sunday while at friends house we had a pet accident when the two dogs (labs) collided while going after the same ball. It was quite bad.

One dog was ok... she had a puncture wound on her forehead. Other however and bit a hole - a large hole through his tongue - and blood was going everywhere.

When we tried calling around for emergency vet services we were continually directed to Waldorf or annapolis... both of which are an hour or more away from parts of St. Mary's County.

Does anyone else find this disturbing. Freak accidents happen all the time... my cat is always under my feet when I'm in the kitchen, what if I accidentally drop a knife and it impales her... do I really have to drive her an hour (in a distraught condition mind you) while she bleeds out next to me in the car???

Does anyone else find this disturbing???

Does anyone know why St. Mary's County does not have an emergency vet place/plan.

It would seem to me that maybe the vets of the community could work out some type of rotation in order to provide care...

we found only one vet that was on call on non-duty hours and she was entirely overworked trying to take care of her patients and others who called her...

wouldn't it make sense to have one emergency line and then it could be directed to the vet on call????

*mAlice* ^(Premo) · 07-19-2005, 03:00 PM

St Mary's Vet Clinic in Lexington Park used to provide emergency services.

*mAlice* ^(Premo) · 07-19-2005, 03:03 PM

St. Mary's Veterinary Hospital
22261 Three Notch Road (Rt. 235), Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-862-2441

Danzig · 07-19-2005, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FireLadie

Freak accidents happen all the time... my cat is always under my feet when I'm in the kitchen, what if I accidentally drop a knife and it impales her...

Chinese food for two? Or if it’s a small cat then it would be food for one.

FireLadie · 07-19-2005, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by elaine

St. Mary's Veterinary Hospital
22261 Three Notch Road (Rt. 235), Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-862-2441

Actually they don't... they too directed us to Waldorf.

FireLadie · 07-19-2005, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danzig

Chinese food for two? Or if it’s a small cat then it would be food for one.

ok.. you're just being insensitive to the situation.... You can not talk now.

*cattitude* ^(Premo) · 07-19-2005, 03:07 PM

After hours emergency services are only available in Annapolis and Waldorf. At least those are the ones within reasonable distance. I know the Dunkirk Animal Hospital used to be open for emergencies but now just has extended hours.

There's also one in the Glenn Dale/Bowie. Beltway Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center.

*mAlice* ^(Premo) · 07-19-2005, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireLadie

Actually they don't... they too directed us to Waldorf.

Sorry to hear that. They did when I used them.

FireLadie · 07-19-2005, 03:07 PM

And nobody else here finds this wrong!!!?!??!?!?!?

*mAlice* ^(Premo) · 07-19-2005, 03:11 PM

Maybe you'll find someone closer from this list.

http://www.netpets.org/dogs/vets/maryland3.html

07-19-2005, 02:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
FireLadie One Of The Gang Member Since: Aug 2003 Posts: 86	Emergency vet services On Sunday while at friends house we had a pet accident when the two dogs (labs) collided while going after the same ball. It was quite bad. One dog was ok... she had a puncture wound on her forehead. Other however and bit a hole - a large hole through his tongue - and blood was going everywhere. When we tried calling around for emergency vet services we were continually directed to Waldorf or annapolis... both of which are an hour or more away from parts of St. Mary's County. Does anyone else find this disturbing. Freak accidents happen all the time... my cat is always under my feet when I'm in the kitchen, what if I accidentally drop a knife and it impales her... do I really have to drive her an hour (in a distraught condition mind you) while she bleeds out next to me in the car??? Does anyone else find this disturbing??? Does anyone know why St. Mary's County does not have an emergency vet place/plan. It would seem to me that maybe the vets of the community could work out some type of rotation in order to provide care... we found only one vet that was on call on non-duty hours and she was entirely overworked trying to take care of her patients and others who called her... wouldn't it make sense to have one emergency line and then it could be directed to the vet on call????
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07-19-2005, 03:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
mAlice ^(Premo) professional daydreamer Member Since: Mar 2001 Location: Wonderland Posts: 27,812	St Mary's Vet Clinic in Lexington Park used to provide emergency services. __________________ #### you. I have enough friends.
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07-19-2005, 03:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
mAlice ^(Premo) professional daydreamer Member Since: Mar 2001 Location: Wonderland Posts: 27,812	St. Mary's Veterinary Hospital 22261 Three Notch Road (Rt. 235), Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-862-2441 __________________ #### you. I have enough friends.
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07-19-2005, 03:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
cattitude ^(Premo) My Sweetest Boy Member Since: Mar 2002 Posts: 33,585	After hours emergency services are only available in Annapolis and Waldorf. At least those are the ones within reasonable distance. I know the Dunkirk Animal Hospital used to be open for emergencies but now just has extended hours. There's also one in the Glenn Dale/Bowie. Beltway Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center. __________________ The fate of animals is of greater importance to me than the fear of appearing ridiculous; it is indissolubly connected with the fate of men. - Emile Zola Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. - John Wooden Last edited by cattitude : 07-19-2005 at 03:10 PM.
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07-19-2005, 03:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
FireLadie One Of The Gang Member Since: Aug 2003 Posts: 86	And nobody else here finds this wrong!!!?!??!?!?!?
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mAlice ^(Premo) professional daydreamer Member Since: Mar 2001 Location: Wonderland Posts: 27,812	Maybe you'll find someone closer from this list. http://www.netpets.org/dogs/vets/maryland3.html __________________ #### you. I have enough friends.
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