Emergencies can be a terrible experience for you and your pet, so we promise to clearly communicate with you at all times, making the process less stressful. We always want to extend care to those in need, and we do try to provide care for all emergencies; however, sometimes we are not always able to accommodate due to staffing or scheduling issues. If you have an emergency, please call us at (207) 947-6783 and we will do our best to help you through this frightening and stressful time.

We also offer some emergency surgeries, as well as critical care, including, but not limited to:

  • Cesarean Section
  • Foreign Body
  • Gastric Dilatation Volvulus
  • Pyometra
  • Splenectomy
  • Urinary Obstruction

Please attempt to call ahead in case of an emergency to alert us of the situation and allow us to prepare our team. In times of emergency, it is essential for our staff to know the CPR/DNR status of your pet. Below is information regarding CPR, so you can choose the best decision medically, financially, and spiritually for you and your pet.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

The purpose of CPR is to restart the heart, breathing, and blood flow circulation through the use of chest compressions, mechanical breathing, and the administer of life-saving medications. If the heart and lungs are restarted, around the clock medical care is often needed until the patient’s body heals. This may include, but is not limited to:

  • Intravenous fluid therapy
  • Additional medications to support any of the metabolic systems that may be affected after cardiac arrest

Pricing for Closed CPR starting at $500+.

Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)

There are times when it is completely reasonable to choose a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order. For instance:

  • Personal beliefs
  • Geriatric patients
  • Terminal illness

We do not place any judgement and will always respect your decision for your pet.

Some things to know about CPR before making your decision:

  • CPR is most often unsuccessful with only a 6% survival rate.
  • If a patient is already receiving oxygen prior to a cardiopulmonary arrest, as is customary with anesthesia, the success rate is higher.