Emergency Care

In case of emergency, please call us immediately.
Phone: 305-204-9681
Address: 5001 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
Office Hours
Mon-Sat: 7am – 7pm
Sun: Closed
For after-hour emergencies, please call Keys Animal Care Center.
Phone: 305-296-4220
Address: 501 Overseas HWY, Key West, FL 33040
Pet Poison Helpline: 855-764-7661 | www.petpoisonhelpline.com
Pet Poison Helpline: 855-764-7661 | www.petpoisonhelpline.com
What is an emergency?
- Breathing difficulty
- Cardiac / circulatory problems
- Massive bleeding
- Shock from any cause
- Severe allergic reactions
- Penetrating wounds of the chest or abdomen
- Loss of consciousness
- Poisoning/exposure to toxins
- Seizures
- Burns
- Heat stroke
- Bite and fight wounds
- Continuous vomiting and/or diarrhea
- Urinary obstruction (straining to urinate with no effect)
Normal Vital Signs for Pets
Dogs | Cats | |
Temperature | 100.5-102.5° | 100.5-102° |
Heart Rate | 80-130 bpm | 110-160 bpm |
Respiratory Rate | ~22 | ~26 |
Gum Color | Pink | Pink |
Contact Us
Marathon Veterinary Hospital
Location
5001 Overseas Hwy Marathon, FL 33050
Clinic Hours
Mon-Sat: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sun: Closed