We understand that emergencies can happen at any time, and that it can be a stressful time for both pets and pet owners. We promise to guide you through the process and make the experience less stressful for you.
We also are available for non life-threatening urgent care situations, call us at (405) 372-3200 .
Critical Symptoms Requiring Immediate Emergency Intervention
If your pet exhibits any of the following acute signs, do not wait—seek emergency veterinary attention immediately: - Severe Respiratory Distress: Rapid open-mouth breathing in cats, blue or pale gums, choking, or loud gasping. - Suspected Bloat / GDV (Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus): Unproductive retching, pacing, drooling, and a visibly distended, firm abdomen (frequently seen in deep-chested canine breeds). - Major Trauma: Hit-by-car incidents, blunt-force impact, falls from heights, or deep animal puncture bites. - Toxin Ingestion: Consumption of rodenticides, human medications, chocolate, lilies, antifreeze, or toxic insecticides. - Neurological Crises: Ongoing seizures lasting longer than 3 minutes, clusters of seizures, sudden paralysis, or loss of balance. - Inability to Urinate: Straining in the litter box without producing urine, crying in pain (especially critical in male felines facing urethral obstruction).
What to Do While En Route to Our Hospital
Taking proper first-aid precautions en route to Cimarron Animal Clinic stabilizes your pet and protects their safety: 1. Call Ahead at (405) 372-3200: Calling our front desk allows our medical team to prepare our emergency crash cart, oxygen chamber, and surgical suite prior to your arrival. 2. Handle with Extreme Care: Injured animals in shock or severe pain may reflexively bite, even loving family members. Wrap cats or small dogs gently in a thick towel, or use a blanket as an improvised stretcher for large dogs. 3. Minimize Movement: Keep your pet warm and quiet. Do not administer any human medications or induce vomiting unless explicitly directed by our veterinary staff.
After-Hours Emergency Hospital Contact Information
For critical emergencies occurring outside our normal operating hours (evenings after 5:30 PM, Saturday afternoons, and Sundays), we recommend contacting the Oklahoma State University Boren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, located in Stillwater at (405) 744-7000, which offers 24-hour emergency and critical care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if my dog ate rat poison or toxic human medicine?
Call Cimarron Animal Clinic immediately at (405) 372-3200 or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. Bring the exact packaging, container, or remaining product with you so our veterinarians can determine the active chemical toxin and administer specific antidotes.
Do I need to make an appointment for an emergency?
No. Emergencies are triaged and treated immediately upon arrival. However, calling our hospital at (405) 372-3200 while you are on your way enables our medical team to prepare emergency medications and diagnostics.
What is your triage process for emergency arrivals?
Patients are evaluated upon arrival based on physiological stability. Life-threatening cardiovascular and respiratory crises receive immediate stabilization ahead of non-critical illnesses.