At Bay Road Animal Hospital in Sarasota, FL, our vet team proudly serves the community with quality pet care. In our time, we've seen our share of emergencies. Sometimes, our clients will call us when their pet is sick or injured, unsure if it's a true emergency. We get it, our pets obviously can't tell us when they feel bad, and it's instinct for them to try and hide any weakness.
Symptoms to Watch for
Don’t feel bad about calling us if you're unsure. We'd much rather tell you it's nothing or have you come in, then have an issue progress because you were too embarrassed to call. That being said, we've provided a list of pet symptoms or conditions that may require immediate attention from at a vet clinic or emergency vet:
1. Severe bleeding that doesn't stop in a few minutes. Especially from the eyes, ears, mouth, or rectum.
2. Difficulty breathing, choking, or gagging that won't stop.
3. An animal bite.
4. Any injury to the eyes.
5. Ingestion of poison
6. Inability to urinate
7. Seizure or uncontrollable tremors/shaking
8. Heatstroke/Dehydration
9. Refusing to eat or drink for more than 24 hours
10. Inability to walk
11. Unsteady gait (appearing drunk)
12. Obvious pain (limping, crying, whining)
13. Blunt trauma from a car accident, fall, or being hit by an object.
14. Allergic reaction to an insect sting (swelling, drooling, hives)
15. Loss of consciousness
Contact our team if any of these issues occur while we are available. We will advise you of the best way to transport your pet to their facility. It will also give us the opportunity to prepare for your pet's arrival, so he can receive prompt and appropriate treatment.
Get Emergency Vet Care from a Veterinarian Near You at Our Vet Clinic
If you're searching for a veterinarian near you in the Sarasota, FL, area, contact us at Bay Road Animal Hospital. We are happy to assist you with any of your pets' health needs. Call us at (941) 366-2275 or at (941) 378-1236 for emergency vet care from a veterinarian near you at our vet clinic.
Technicians
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Head CVT
Missy first started at Bay Road Animal Hospital in 2003. She took the last few years off to pursue an interest in a specialty practice but rejoined the Bay Road team in early 2022. Missy received her AS Degree in veterinary technology from Penn Foster in 2013. With her many years of experience and advanced skill set she effortlessly moved up into our Head CVT position in August. When Missy is not working, she loves spending her time training her horses, participating in rodeos and spending time with her family.
Lela began working at Bay Road Animal Hospital in 1984 after she graduated from The University of Florida with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Forest Resource Conservation. While working at Bay Road, Lela received her AS degree in Veterinary Technology from St. Petersburg College. She is a Florida native and lives in Myakka City with her husband, two boys, and many animals.
Gabby joined the Bay Road team in early 2022 as a veterinary assistant. She recently enrolled in the Veterinary Technology program at Penn Foster and is now working as a veterinary technician. Gabby lives on a small farm east of Sarasota and has a variety of pets ranging from dogs, cats and guinea pigs to sheep and goats to even a gecko named Chip. When Gabby is not working, she loves spending time with her family and friends.
Bailey joined the Bay Road team in the fall of 2021. She currently holds the role of veterinary technician assistant. Her goal is to become a veterinary technician in the near future as she continues to grow in knowledge and skill here at Bay Road Animal Hospital. Bailey earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of South Florida in 2021. When she is not spending time with her cat, Linus, she enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors.
Missy HHead CVT
Lela WCVT
Gabby RVet Tech
Bailey C .Veterinary Technician Assistant