Emergency numbers

The phone number of the responsible emergency service/veterinarian outside of our regular
For opening hours (on weekends or holidays), please contact our practice numbers.

Tox Center Zurich

143

The telephone number of the responsible emergency service/veterinarian outside our regular opening hours (on weekends or holidays) can be found via our practice numbers.

Emergency – what to do?

  • Attention: There is a risk of biting for animals in shock
  • Protect the patient and yourself (muzzle if necessary)
  • If poisoning is suspected, bring suspicious substance with you
  • In case of vomiting as well as diarrhea, it may also be helpful to take a
    Sample to bring

Initial assessment

So that we can help your animal quickly, we ask you to check the following values in advance:

Oral mucosa:

pink, normally

Filling time at pressure
on mucous membrane:

normal max. 2 sec.

Temperature rectal:

normal 38° – 39° C