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Emergencies In the case of an emergency ... don't panic!!
First of all, telephone the practice for advice ...
Poundbury Clinic, Dorchester (01305) 267083
Broadwey Clinic, Weymouth (01305) 813303
During normal working hours you will speak to someone fully qualified to assist you.
Outside opening hours both the above numbers are switched to the same 24 hour answering system.
This is an answerphone but DO NOT BE PUT OFF!!
The answerphone message will ask you to leave your name and, most importantly, your telephone number after the tone.
The duty Vet is paged immediately you replace the receiver, retrieves your message from the system and will call you back straight away.
Leaving Your Details
Be sure to dictate your phone number carefully to help us return your call, especially if it is, for example, a mobile phone that you are calling from.
Please restrict your calls to genuine emergencies only.
Thank you.
The system really works! Just wait for the return call!
What If My Pet Is Injured?
Anyone who has ever suffered through a pet related emergency knows how difficult and traumatic it can be to transport a hurt animal to the vets.
When animals are in pain, they will sometimes try to bite or scratch those trying to help them. You may have to use a muzzle or a band of cloth to prevent your pet from causing unnecessary harm.
The following diagram illustrates the proper way to muzzle your pet dog before transport:
Step 1: Tie a knot in the centre of a bandage and make another loose knot about 8 inches above the first.
Step 2: Place the loop back over the nose and pull the second knot firmly, but not too, tight.
Step 3: Cross the ends under the jaw and tie them around the back of your dog's in a loose bow.
Remember: NEVER muzzle a dog with chest or jaw injuries.
Remember: NEVER muzzle a dog with a short nose.
Remember: NEVER leave a muzzled dog alone.
How to contact us in an emergency - service available 24 hours a day.
There's a lot you can do to ensuring that your pet lives a full, healthy and happy life.
Premium pet products for you and your pet's peace of mind.
In the case of an emergency ... don't panic!!
