Unfortunately, you may be faced with an emergency situation at some point in your pet's life. The Wellington Veterinary Clinic has the following resources available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

For Emergencies Call:

Any Emergency -Regular Hours
Monday - Friday, 8am to 5:30pm (Tues until 7pm) and Saturdays 8am to 2pm
   » Wellington Veterinary Clinic (map), 970-568-7387
After hours Urgent Care
   » Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency Hospital (map) at 970-484-8080
After hours Emergency/Critical Care
   » CSU Animal Medical Center (map) at 970-221-4535

Call Immediately If You Notice Any of the Following:

In General

   » Any problem that persists longer than 24 hours.
   » Any problem that worsens over several hours.
   » Any systemic problems such as lethargy, loss of appetite, weakness and fever.
   » Body temperature less than 100°F or greater than 104°F.
   » Any indication that more than one body system (GI, urinary, neurological) is affected.

Gastrointestinal Problems

   » Frequent bouts of vomiting or diarrhea resulting in loss of large volumes of fluid.
   » Inability to drink or keep water down.
   » Blood or black material (digested blood) in the vomit or stool.
   » More than three to four episodes of vomiting or diarrhea in a puppy or in a dog older than 8 years.
   » Vomiting following suspected ingestion of foreign material (toys, garbage, rocks, etc).
   » Suspected poisoning (rodent bait, antifreeze).
   » Suspected bloat.

Bleeding

   » Bleeding from nose, mouth or anus.
   » Bleeding accompanied by bruising of the skin, especially on the abdomen.
   » Bleeding that cannot be stopped by applying pressure.
   » If blood loss is excessive.
   » Weakness, difficulty breathing, or reluctance to move after a bleeding episode.

Lameness

   » Obvious fracture of a limb.
   » Non weight-bearing lameness persisting for more than 12 hours.
   » Swollen, painful joints or a gait that appears as if "walking on eggshells."
   » Paralysis of one or more limbs.
   » Lameness that initially improves but does not resolve in 24-48 hours.

Other Emergencies

   » Trauma
   » Venomous snakebite