Emergency & Urgent Care
For equine or other livestock emergencies call (352) 214-3875.
Call immediately if your horse has:
- Signs of colic (not eating, rolling, frequent lying down, pawing, no manure)
- Significant bleeding or open wounds
- Suspected fractures
- Trouble breathing
- Neurological signs (stumbling, head tilt, seizures)
- Sudden inability to rise
- A foal that is not nursing
Call for a same day appointment if your horse has:
- A new laceration
- A painful, squinting, or swollen eye
- Fever (over 102°F)
- Non-weight-bearing lameness
- Retained placenta (not passed within 3 hours)
When you call:
If we are not on call at the time of your emergency, your message may be directed to the on-call veterinarian for coordinated coverage.
Not sure if it’s urgent?
If your horse is stable but showing concerning changes, contact us to discuss next steps. We’ll help you decide whether this should be addressed urgently or scheduled during regular hours.
- We’ll assess urgency
- We’ll determine the appropriate response
- On-site evaluation and stabilization will be provided when indicated
If we are not on call at the time of your emergency, your message may be directed to the on-call veterinarian for coordinated coverage.
Not sure if it’s urgent?
If your horse is stable but showing concerning changes, contact us to discuss next steps. We’ll help you decide whether this should be addressed urgently or scheduled during regular hours.
Need immediate assistance?
Call now.
Call now.