Emergencies

Emergency Pet Care in Darwin

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After Hours

We use Vetchat to triage afterhours emergencies.

VetChat's experienced team of Veterinarians are Australian board-registered and have an average experience of 11 years caring for pets. VetChat make chatting to a trusted Vet online as easy as 1, 2, 3, from your phone, tablet or computer. An emergency will be triaged and the veterinarian on call will be notified, and the appropriate meeting hospital will be advised.

After Hours appointments are seen at the following clinics depending on who is on call:

+Darwin vet hospital

+ Humpty doo vet hospital

+Darwin my vet service

+All pets veterinary hospital

+Parap veterinary hospital

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Types of emergencies:

Trauma:

This can include motor vehicle accidents, bite wounds, lacerations and pig wounds. Try to stem any bleeding by applying pressure and bring the animal to the vet hospital as quickly as possible. Be mindful of potential internal damage and limit movement where possible.

Near drowning or smoke inhalation:

If your pet has had a close call, it is vital to have them vet-checked to ensure there are no underlying problems. Breathing problems and infections can arise if the animal has not been thoroughly checked.

Cane toad poisoning:

Ingestion of cane toad poison requires emergency treatment. Flush out your pet's mouth by directing a stream of water across the mouth (not down into the throat) and force the head to point down. Call the hospital or the emergency number. If someone is with you, have them ring while you continue to flush your pet's mouth.

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Snake Bite:

Keep your pet calm and apply a pressure bandage (if the vet is some distance away). Do not wash the bitten area, so toxicology can identify the poison. Call the hospital or emergency number immediately.

Heat stroke:

Symptoms of heat stroke are severe panting, red gums, staggering and collapse. Cool your pet with fans, a wet towel and ice packs. Untreated heat stroke can be fatal and even if your pet appears to recover it is important to go to a veterinary hospital for assessment, shock and dehydration treatment.

Gastric dilation:

Contact the hospital or emergency number immediately if your dog begins to exhibit a distended abdomen, loss of appetite and/or restlessness followed by lethargy. Gastric dilation is life threatening and requires emergency treatment.

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After-hours appointments

After-hours appointments are shared between four veterinary clinics.

Please note that in the greater Darwin area, the after-hours emergencies are shared by four veterinary hospitals. Please confirm which clinic you are being referred to. You will be given directions to the relevant clinic. The after-hours clinics are:

No after-hours home consultations

Please note all after-hours consultations will only take place at the veterinary hospital. Our veterinarians are unable to travel to your home or the scene of an emergency.

Injured wildlife after-hours

For any after-hours emergencies involving wild animals, contact Wildcare NT on 08 89310455 or visit http://wildcareinc.com.au/