Doggy Emergencies

Accidents will happen and it’s good to know that there are several vets in the area.

Westover Veterinary Centre at 40 Yarmouth Road, North Walsham, NR28 9AT. Tel: 01692 403202
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm Saturday 8.30am to 12.30pm
Out of hours service: Norwich Night Vet on 01603 867330

Toll Barn Veterinary Centre at Heath Road, North Walsham, NR28 0JB Tel: 01692 407126
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 08:30am to 06:30pm Sat – 09:00am to 12.30pm.
Out of Hours service – normal number

Broadland House Veterinary Surgery at 33 High Street, Stalham, NR12 9AH. Tel: 01692 580171.
Opening hours: Monday: 8.30am – 6.30pm Tuesday: 8.30pm – 5pm Wednesday – Friday: 8.30am – 6.30pm Saturday: 8.30am – 10.30am
Out of hours service – normal number

Bridge Veterinary Surgery at 63 Norwich Road, Wroxham, NR12 8RX Tel: 01603 783920
Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 8am – 6:30pm Saturday: 9am – 1:00pm
Out of hours service: Norwich Night Vet on 01603 867330

Miramar Veterinary Centre at Unit 1,Old Station Yard,Norwich Road,Cromer,NR27 0HF Tel: 01263 513976
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am – 6pm Saturdays 8.30am – 12.30pm
Out of hours service: ring this mobile 07721 427782

For out of hours emergencies, Sundays & Bank Holidays where the Vet practice does not offer its own service, please call Norwich Night Vet, Fir Covert Road, Taverham. NR8 6HT. Tel: 01603 867330
Their dedicated emergency team provides a genuine A&E service for pets with a veterinary nurse and surgeon on site at all times. All calls are answered and dealt with directly which ensures delays are kept to a minimum. Please be aware that all fees incurred at the night clinic must be paid for at the time of treatment.

Heatstroke

Heatstroke develops when dogs can’t reduce their body temperature. Symptoms include: heavy panting, profuse salivation, rapid pulse, very red gums/tongue, lethargy, lack of coordination, reluctance/inability to rise after collapsing, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of consciousness.

  • Act quickly, heatstroke can be fatal! If dogs show any signs of heatstroke, move them to a shaded, cool area.
  • Immediately douse them with cool (not cold) water, to avoid shock – you could use a shower, or spray and place them in the breeze of a fan.
  • Let them drink small amounts of cool water.
  • Continue dousing until their breathing settles – never cool dogs so much that they begin shivering.
  • Once your dog is cool, immediately go to the vet.