Emergency Services

The life of a veterinarian is about providing the best preventive and wellness care as well as ensuring that your pets are supported by the best emergency care possible, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Park Lane Veterinary Hospital understands that medical emergencies for a beloved pet can, and often do, happen outside of normal business hours. This is why we work to make sure our clients have access to 24/7 emergency care.

During our regular business hours, Park Lane Veterinary Hospital medical staff and resources are available to help you with any emergency your pet experiences. This includes our internal medicine expertise, diagnostic technology, and surgical suite. If possible, please call in advance so we can prepare for your arrival.

For emergencies that occur outside of our regular hospital hours, we refer our clients to the following emergency facility:

Animal Emergency & Surgical Center
2121 McKown Drive (SW 24th and Highway 9)
Norman, OK 73072
405-360-7828

When Should I Seek Emergency Care for My Pet?

The easiest answer as to whether you should seek emergency care for your pet is when you feel his or her medical condition is serious and cannot wait. However, the following general situations should help you determine if you need to seek emergency care for your pet:

Difficulty breathing
Acute abdominal swelling
Electric shock
Excessive vomiting or diarrhea
Bleeding
Exhibits symptoms of heat stroke
Seizures
Sudden onset of weakness
High or low temperature (more than 104 or less than 100 degrees)
Unable to urinate or defecate